
Seeking advancement with a company in which I can use my sales skills and management abilities to contribute to the achievement of company goals and objectives.
15+ years in customer service related, sales experience and management related skills Fluent with take-offs, job costing, estimating, sales price negotiating, sales closure, reviewing and approving purchase orders/contracts. Successfully function as jobsite manager, order entry and delivery coordinating, unloading deliveries, documenting deliveries. Thrive in outside sales territory environment requiring no supervision. Former owner and operator of successful window distribution company Mentor fellow employees to successfully perform their employment responsibilities and to achieve up word opportunities. Department manager responsible for employee observations, producing worklists, department supervision, inventory team and inventory counts, down stocking, zoning, department preparation, etc. As a department manager I was a key factor in increasing our sales to 13% over forecast. Purchasing Agent/ Manager General Manager/Sales Representative Redwood Paper and Packaging 1993-1994 Sold and promoted products on a cold call basis. Established and maintained customer base. Delegated work according to company policies. Deliveries, scheduling. Purchasing, accounts payable, account receivable, bank deposits.
Experienced with relationship-building and driving sales growth through effective communication. Utilizes persuasive techniques to foster client trust and close deals. Track record of exceeding sales targets and contributing to team objectives.