Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Software & Technology Skills
References
Timeline
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Thomas Hall

Venetia,PA

Summary

Highly skilled Brand Ambassador with 20 years of expertise in driving sales through creative marketing initiatives. Strengths include communication skills, knowledge of social media and brand influence with potential customers through meetings and interactions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Brand Ambassador

American Leather
11.2015 - 01.2024

· Cultivate compelling narratives for diverse furniture portfolios, captivating both dealers and discerning clientele.

· Possesses exemplary organizational talents, orchestrating sales strategies with meticulous precision.

· Transformed underperforming territories into revenue-generating goldmines, consistently exceeding sales targets and expanding market share.

· Renowned as the 2018 Brand Ambassador of the Year for American Leather, a testament to unwavering dedication and loyalty.

· Forge long-lasting, trust-based collaborations with key dealers and designers, fostering mutual growth and profitability.

· Developed a reputation as a reliable confidante, readily providing guidance and solutions.

· Align data-driven sales plans with manufacturer goals with market trends and client aspirations.

· Foster a collaborative environment, empowering fellow sales colleagues with an entrepreneurial spirit to drive success.

· Possesses a profound understanding of the multifaceted furniture landscape, from residential décor to contract solutions.

· Bolstered personal website presence by strategically scaling operations and sales teams, while optimizing marketing channels.

· Leveraged digital ingenuity to enhance social media engagement and brand awareness for represented lines.

Brand Ambassador

Summer Classics / Gabby
09.2005 - 11.2015

· Expanded sales coverage from IL, WI, IN, and MO to encompass OH, MI, and W. PA, driving significant market share growth.

· Transformed underperforming territories into revenue powerhouses, achieving a 3x increase within the first 3 years in one region.

· Secured 12 new stocking dealers in the first year of taking over a new territory, establishing a robust distribution network.

· Successfully relocated to a new Midwest territory and grew sales by 13% year-over-year, while opening 6 new stocking dealers.

· Pioneered the launch of Gabby furniture company, securing a national account in St. Louis and developing a successful private label program.

· Introduced the Parker James brand to 10 container accounts within the first 2 years, demonstrating exceptional sales acumen.

· Awarded "Sales Representative of the Year" in 2009 for consistently exceeding sales targets and fostering strong client relationships throughout the Midwest.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH
05.1993

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial spirit to offer solution-based ideas
  • Brand Awareness
  • Manage and grow multi-million dollar territory (IN, IL, MI, OH, PA, KY)
  • Successful strong partnerships and valued trusted relationships

Accomplishments

  • Brand Ambassador of the Year for American Leather 2018
  • Sales Representative of the Year for Summer Classics 2009
  • Successfully sold and exited 4 Bar/Restaurants in Chicago 2015

Affiliations

  • Volunteer services with local community organizations
  • Treasurer of non profit - Gigi's Playhouse

Certification

  • Acclivus (Sales Negotiations)
  • Communispond (Sales Presentation Skills)
  • Greenbelt Certified (Six Sigma Methodology)

Software & Technology Skills

  • Oracle systems
  • Various Dealer Portals
  • eCat

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Brand Ambassador

American Leather
11.2015 - 01.2024

Brand Ambassador

Summer Classics / Gabby
09.2005 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Ohio Wesleyan University
  • Acclivus (Sales Negotiations)
  • Communispond (Sales Presentation Skills)
  • Greenbelt Certified (Six Sigma Methodology)
Thomas Hall