career objective                              

 

results-driven sales professional eager to apply dynamic business development, communication and relationship building skills toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing sales and profits

profile                                                

 

ø  top-performing, award-winning sales specialist offering numerous years of experience

ø  proven track record of consistently achieving and surpassing quota/goal, boosting market share to gain competitive leveraging and driving multi-million dollar sales

ø  resourcefully capitalize on trade show, promotional and new product launch initiatives to penetrate and grow markets, diversify revenue streams and increase profits

ø  superior communication, presentation, negotiation, and consultation skills

ø  excel in managing key accounts and attaining high levels of client retention

ø  motivating leader who effectively facilitates team building and collaboration

 

~ key achievements ~

 

ø  top sales producer, western region; 2003-2007

ø  product champion; 2007

ø  ranked #1 in new dollar sales, southwest region; 2002

ø  successfully exceeded territory growth plan for 5 consecutive years, 1996-2000, and consistently rated as top 5% sales representative in total dollar sales

ø  rookie of the year, 2002

professional experience                

 

pan american laboratories                                                                                        2001-present

pharmaceutical sales representative

  drive sales throughout western region, achieving recognition as sales executive, 2007, for dynamic performance in growing revenue

  applied proactive marketing and sales strategies toward playing an instrumental role in launching new arizona territory, substantially expanding company revenue channels, 2001

 

pepsi cola                                                                                                                   1992-2001

new accounts manager, pepsi cola bottling group, arizona; 2000-2001

  progressed to focus on developing fountain business by effectively targeting and capturing new accounts and facilitating quality service vital to ongoing client retention

sales representative, pepsi cola bottling group, arizona; 1996-2000

  steered sales to surpass annual territory quota throughout time in this position; won multiple product promotion contests

sales representative, pepsi cola company, southern california; 1992-1996

  successfully serviced multi-million dollar key accounts, continually exceeding monthly and quarterly quotas and consistently ranking as a high performer

 

~ prior background ~

 

professional baseball player, atlanta braves baseball organization; 1990-1992

education                                           

 

bachelor s degree, computer information systems, 3.68 gpa, university of phoenix; 2001

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

are you seeking a proven sales leader to support you in driving revenue growth? i am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of progressive sales and territory management experience.  launching my career with pepsi cola in the early 1990s, i rapidly built a reputation as a top-performing sales professional, achieving rookie of the year my first year, 1992, and consistently earning awards, surpassing quotas and building/maintaining multi-million dollar accounts for this leader in the beverage industry.  more recently i have contributed my sales skills toward the pharmaceuticals industry, where i have quickly adapted my abilities to continue to gain recognition awards as a top performer. i excel in defining and executing strategies to generate new business, gain market positioning and grow existing accounts and am able to thrive in highly competitive markets. i also possess exceptional communication, presentation and relationship building skills.

to complement this background, i offer bachelor degree.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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