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William Holmes

Sales
Sun Prairie,Wisconsin

Summary

Reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Showroom Sales Specialist

Patio Pleasures
10.2019 - Current
  • Involved in consistent net sales growth each year.
  • Personally exceeded $1 million in sales for 2022 business year.
  • Sell pools, hot tubs, sauna's, outdoor furniture & umbrella's.
  • Certified Bullfrog Spa, Marquis Spa & Covana Sales Associate

Dairy Department Manager

HyVee Foods
05.2018 - 09.2019
  • Ordered all products for Dairy department.
  • Stock Ad items.
  • Planned and built all end caps off display ads.
  • Made employee schedules.
  • Merchandise department during delivery and non delivery days.

Sales Supervisor

General Beverage
03.2015 - 04.2018
  • Managed 3 Salesmen of the year award winners.
  • Consistently met/exceeded sales targets.
  • Organized weekly meetings.
  • Managed sales history of products and staff.
  • Oversaw 390 accounts under 4 Salesmen.

Salesman

General Beverage
09.2004 - 02.2015
  • Positive sales growth in 9 of 10 years.
  • Salesman of the year 2 times.
  • Cicerone certified in Sales.
  • Sell new and existing products to clients through industry knowledge, excellent service, expert recommendations, long standing customer relationships and trust.
  • Manage and control inventory.
  • In-store product placement and display for maximum customer uptake.
  • Managed key accounts in Madison, Wisconsin area.


Installation Coordinator

A&M Business
01.1992 - 08.2004
  • Supervise and oversee installation of office furniture at client sites.
  • Led installation job in Puerto Rico
  • Part of installations for Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, NE.
  • Headed up inventory system at Ascension St Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander, WI.

Education

High School Diploma -

Montello High School
Montello, WI
05.1989

Skills

  • Knowledge of product promotion
  • Self motivated
  • Assertive individual
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Enjoys challenges and not afraid to take on additional responsibilities
  • Excellent work ethic with proven track record

Timeline

Retail Showroom Sales Specialist

Patio Pleasures
10.2019 - Current

Dairy Department Manager

HyVee Foods
05.2018 - 09.2019

Sales Supervisor

General Beverage
03.2015 - 04.2018

Salesman

General Beverage
09.2004 - 02.2015

Installation Coordinator

A&M Business
01.1992 - 08.2004

High School Diploma -

Montello High School
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