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BusinessAnalyst
Virginia Greenhaw

Virginia Greenhaw

Columbus,OH

Summary

To obtain a position where the extensive professional experience in sales, marketing, and customer relations can be used to increase profitability and growth.

Experienced and highly motivated results-oriented sales professional with 33 years of organizational commitment and proven sales achievements. Customer focused sales leader qualified in driving revenue growth, exceeding quotas, and providing superior customer service with follow-up support. Excellent communication and trade-up abilities critical to meeting customer needs while exercising appropriate levels of persuasiveness to overcome objections and close the sale.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Custom Distributors
06.2017 - 04.2024
  • Worked with local Commercial Real Estate Agent to find and Lease location for new construction of Luxury Appliance Showroom.
  • Hire Commercial Construction Company as well as Commercial Architect to plan and build out new Showroom.
  • Supervise all aspects of the build including working with local subcontractors to expedite build.
  • Meet with local municipality to obtain building permits and occupancies certifications.
  • Met all budgetary guidelines.
  • Worked with Venders to negotiating funding for product displays.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
  • Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

General Manager

HHGregg FineLines
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

District Sales Representative

Dacor Appliances
01.2013 - 05.2016

As a District Sales Representative for Dacor Appliances, responsible for managing all aspects of dealer accounts and overall territory

  • To provide the highest level of product training to maximize sales
  • The upkeep and management of dealer displays
  • To provide up to date materials and product literature
  • Responding to any and all questions in a timely manner and returning all emails and voicemails within an hour of receipt
  • To assist salespeople in any aspect of the sale
  • Managing m monthly expense report
  • To identify opportunity for growth within my territory
  • To meet all sales quotas
  • (I achieved a sales increase of 20% in 2014 and received an outstanding performance award.) To manage my time and travel effectively to maximize productivity
  • To establish great relationships with my principal dealers and sales teams
  • To organize company sponsored events while maintaining budgetary guidelines.
  • Organized successful promotional events that led to increased brand awareness and revenue growth within the district.
  • Boosted District sales by implementing targeted marketing strategies and identifying potential growth opportunities.
  • Established long-term partnerships with local businesses, creating valuable referral networks that generated new leads.
  • Regularly exceeded personal sales targets while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Consultative Sales Professional, Home Appliances

The Great Indoors
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Ranked in top 10% of national sales by driving revenue growth and securing over $1,000,000 in annual sales each year with the company selling luxury brands including Miele
  • Department leader, offering a high degree of integrity, accountability, and teamwork, by assisting management and co-workers with department goals, customer relations, conflict resolution, and training of new associates
  • Consistently exceed quotas by realizing opportunities for miscellaneous add-on income potentials
  • Demonstrate extensive product knowledge and sales expertise of all product lines to achieve revenue growth, meet the needs of the client, and ensure return business and referrals
  • Proactively identify opportunities to develop and maintain customer relations with professional contractors and designers in an effort to increase revenue while expanding repeat customer portfolio
  • Department Trainer for all new associates in product knowledge and Warranty sales.

Consultative Sales Professional, Home Appliances

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Ranked in top 10% of all associates in gross revenue by securing over $1,000,000 in annual sales each year
  • Consistently met and exceeded company performance metrics and customer relation standards
  • Increased sales revenues by proactively following up on leads of prospective clients and closing the sale
  • Demonstrated excellent customer focus by proactively identifying potential issues and providing solutions to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
  • Department Trainer for all new associates in product knowledge and warranty sales.

Consultative Sales Professional, Jewelry Dept.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Ranked #1 sales associate in department across all business metrics annually
  • Consistent excellent customer service experience, teamwork, and revenue growth resulting in increased responsibilities and promotional opportunities.

Sales Associate soft lines

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
01.1992 - 03.1994
  • Assist customers in selections, run cash register, and perform all necessary duties.
  • Improved store sales by effectively recommending suitable products to meet customers'' specific needs.
  • Trained new hires on product knowledge, enhancing their ability to sell confidently and successfully close deals.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and trust in the brand.
  • Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
  • Developed strong client relationships for repeat business and increased referrals.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures by counting drawers and managing security.
  • Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by driving daily sales activities and managing the sales pipeline effectively.
  • Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies.
  • Managed and developed sales team.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Assistant Sales Manager of Soft Line

Sear, Roebuck and Co.
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Managed sales staff, including Jewelry, women's apparel, children apparel and Misses Department
  • Scheduled all shifts, set all floor plans and displays, managed all necessary reports and attended Staff meetings and performed Manager on Duty shift
  • Authorized check transactions and assisted in all necessary customer relations issues
  • Trained all new associates to run register and perform all necessary job duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Waverly High School
Waverly, OH
06.1984

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Team Leadership
  • Positive Customer Engagement
  • Decision-Making
  • Goal-Driven
  • Effective leader
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Training and Development
  • Problem Resolution

Timeline

General Manager

Custom Distributors
06.2017 - 04.2024

General Manager

HHGregg FineLines
05.2016 - 05.2017

District Sales Representative

Dacor Appliances
01.2013 - 05.2016

Consultative Sales Professional, Home Appliances

The Great Indoors
01.2006 - 01.2013

Consultative Sales Professional, Home Appliances

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
01.2000 - 01.2006

Consultative Sales Professional, Jewelry Dept.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
01.1998 - 01.2000

Sales Associate soft lines

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
01.1992 - 03.1994

Assistant Sales Manager of Soft Line

Sear, Roebuck and Co.
01.1992 - 01.1994

High School Diploma -

Waverly High School
Virginia Greenhaw