William Driver
Columbus,GA
Summary
Seasoned Outside Sales Representative with 25-year track record. Bringing strong Industry knowledge, supporting business development and growth initiatives. Leveraging outstanding communication strengths to cultivate and retain long-term relationships.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
MSC Industrial Direct
02.2001 - 11.2023
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
- Implemented Inventory management solutions to keep customers supplied with adequate stock levels.
Outside Sales Representative
Valley Industrial Products
04.1998 - 09.2000
- Sold Hardware and Industrial supplies to the maintenance, manufacturing, and service industry.
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with engineering and maintenance department managers
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Provided Vendor Managed Inventory Solutions (VMI) to my existing customers.
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
Education
BBA - Finance
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA06.1989
High School Diploma -
Hardaway High School
Columbus, GA06.1982
Skills
- Sales Cycle Management
- Business Needs Assessment
- Sales Closing
- Strategic Account Development
- Improving Customer Profitability and Efficiency
Accomplishments
SID'S Club Winner - Fiscal Year 2007 and 2010
(Top 10% in gross profit dollar and sales growth)
SID'S Club Winner - FY 2007 and 2010
I finished in the Top 10% in Sales and Gross Profit dollar growth in the company.
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
MSC Industrial Direct
02.2001 - 11.2023
Outside Sales Representative
Valley Industrial Products
04.1998 - 09.2000
BBA - Finance
Columbus State University
High School Diploma -
Hardaway High School
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