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Thomas Thornton

Ocala,Fl

Summary

Results-driven sales professional with strong background in representing manufacturers. Skilled in building relationships, and driving revenue growth. Collaborative team player with flexible approach to changing needs and focus on achieving results. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacture's Representative

Craftmaster Furniture
11.2021 - Current
  • Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and capitalize on business opportunities.
  • Exceeded company budget sales by 18%
  • Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments.
  • Provided technical support to clients, resolving issues promptly and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Work with Key account throughout the state Florida.
  • Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.

Manufacturer's Representative

Cresent Fine Furniture
08.2007 - 04.2020
  • Developed long-lasting relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
  • Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.
  • Maintained detailed records of all transactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
  • Targeted prospective clients by reviewing business directories, building database of leads and attending networking events.

Manufacture's Representative

Winners OnlyInc.
08.2003 - 08.2016
  • Assisted in the development of strategic plans that resulted in increased company growth.

  • Developed long-lasting relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
  • Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.
  • Managed team of skilled representatives, providing mentorship and guidance for professional growth

Manufacturers Rep

Webb Furniture Enterprise Corp
01.1993 - 01.2003
  • Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events, and building rapport with clients.
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
  • Developed long-lasting relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.

Manufacturer's Representative

Temple Furniture Inc.
03.1993 - 10.2002
  • Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events, and building rapport with clients.
  • Developed long-lasting relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
  • Maintained detailed records of all transactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
  • Scheduled, updated and maintained product preparations and customer promotions.

Sales

Marley Furniture
01.1983 - 01.1993
  • Helped Manage Family Furniture Business

Skills

  • Proficient in excel skills
  • Proficient in power point presentations
  • Customer relations
  • Customer presentations
  • Time management
  • Product knowledge
  • Account development
  • Self-directed nature
  • Problem-solving
  • Sales expertise
  • Listening skills
  • Sales training

Client Information

Listed are clients that I work with to outperform others and surpass annual goals.


  • Baer's Furniture / Alan Kramer (Director of Merchandise) Danielle Baer (Vice President) 561-394-5530
  • Babette's Furniture / Brian Ward / Gary Ward / 352-728-5600
  • Bacon's Furniture / Bill Bacon (President) / Lee Bacon / 941-302-4747
  • City Furniture / Michelle Lee (VP of Merchandising) 954-597-2200
  • Hudson's Furniture / Adam Hudson (President) / Jessica Kish-Ward (Buyer) / Daelynn DeMello (Buyer) 386-451-9242
  • Matter Brother's / John Matter (President) / Falyn Weinert (Director of Merchandising) 727-576-3897
  • Robb & Stucky Inc. / Rebekka Ferris (Buyer) 239-270-5648
  • Southern Hospitality / Jim Connell Jr. (Owner) / Shelley Connell / 813-717-7895


Timeline

Manufacture's Representative

Craftmaster Furniture
11.2021 - Current

Manufacturer's Representative

Cresent Fine Furniture
08.2007 - 04.2020

Manufacture's Representative

Winners OnlyInc.
08.2003 - 08.2016

Manufacturer's Representative

Temple Furniture Inc.
03.1993 - 10.2002

Manufacturers Rep

Webb Furniture Enterprise Corp
01.1993 - 01.2003

Sales

Marley Furniture
01.1983 - 01.1993

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