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Wendy Gardner

Snohomish,Washington

Summary

Accomplished Sales Executive with 30 plus years of experience in consistently promoting company brand. Passionate expert and valuable business consultant with talents in analysis, consumer knowledge and industry dynamics. Coordinating with customers, retail partners and distribution partners to accomplish sales goals while maintaining strong professional relationships.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Executive Manager/Color and Materials Designer

J- Lee Floors, Inc
01.1987 - 01.2019
  • Started as sales executive and eventually assumed role of company's lead sales professional/manager/owner in 2000.
  • Managed staff of up to 15 sales and administrative associates and up to 75 sub contractors.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
  • Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Handled all color and design work for our builders.
  • Worked directly with new buyers on all decisions regarding color and design of their new home.
  • Successfully worked customer upgrades for benefit of the customer and our company.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors to determine product availability and quality.
  • Monitored and adjusted pricing based on market trends and customer feedback to meet expectations and increase sales.
  • Developed and implemented account management plans to establish customer satisfaction.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Owner/Operator

Cactus Jacks Pizza
11.2008 - 01.2011
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Everett Community College
Everett, WA

Cascade High School
Everett, WA
06.1980

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Staff Management
  • Account Management Strategy
  • Establishing Contacts
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Customer Needs Assessment

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Cactus Jacks Pizza
11.2008 - 01.2011

Sales Executive Manager/Color and Materials Designer

J- Lee Floors, Inc
01.1987 - 01.2019

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Everett Community College

Cascade High School

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