Terrance Blake
Apison,TN
Summary
Dynamic Product Sales Manager with a proven track record at Auto Zone, excelling in data-driven decision making and client interaction. Achieved consistent sales targets while fostering teamwork and service excellence. Skilled in competitor analysis and effective troubleshooting, driving revenue growth through strategic marketing and strong client relationships.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Sales Manager
Auto Zone
06.2019 - 08.2025
- Built successful [Number]-member team through effective recruitment plans, interviewing and team training initiatives.
- Determined gross-profit and annual unit plans by analyzing trends and results and implementing marketing strategies.
- Organized and attended trade shows to showcase the company''s products, generating interest from potential clients.
- Achieved sales targets consistently by utilizing data-driven insights and adjusting tactics accordingly.
- onitored inventory levels closely to avoid stockouts or overstocking situations that could negatively impact profits.
- Trained new team members on company procedures, product offerings, and best practices for successful selling techniques.
- Built strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and increased revenue.
- Planned and designed product displays by developing layouts, themes, colors and props.
- Managed a team of sales professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance.
Hospital Equipment Tech
Universal Hospital Services
05.2000 - 03.2015
- Managed multiple concurrent projects involving the installation or modification of various types of production equipment as needed.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, introducing predictive maintenance schedule that preempted failures.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of equipment repairs, maintenance activities, and performance data for future reference.
- Streamlined equipment calibration processes, significantly reducing downtime and enhancing productivity.
- Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
- Consistently met established deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship in all tasks related to the repair or maintenance of production machinery.
- Optimized equipment functionality through diligent monitoring of performance metrics and indicators.
- Leveraged strong problem-solving skills to quickly diagnose complex equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
- Assisted in inventory management, maintaining accurate records of spare parts and consumables for timely procurement.
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
- Assembled, tested, and maintained company equipment [Number] pieces of equipment on weekly basis.
Store Owner
En- Jay Healthcare Equipment Co.
05.1994 - 08.1999
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports.
Police Officer
City of Pt. Arthur
01.1980 - 11.1992
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Almeda University
Bosie Id08-2006
Skills
- Client interaction
- Sales presentations
- Data-driven decision making
- Competitor analysis
- Teamwork
- Service excellence
- Sales operations
- Effective troubleshooting skills
- Effective time management
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
Certification
- CPSP - Certified Professional Sales Person,
- Who's who in Business and Executives 1996-1997
Timeline
Product Sales Manager
Auto Zone
06.2019 - 08.2025
Hospital Equipment Tech
Universal Hospital Services
05.2000 - 03.2015
Store Owner
En- Jay Healthcare Equipment Co.
05.1994 - 08.1999
Police Officer
City of Pt. Arthur
01.1980 - 11.1992
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Almeda University
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