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xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

career objective

proficient business professional eager to contribute marketing expertise as well as strong account management skills and persuasive communication talents toward actively supporting an organization in maximizing performance.

profile

 

respected sales manager with distinguished 17-year career leading sales and marketing operations. gifted sales strategist and tactician, recognized for driving revenues through innovative and focused marketing campaigns. consistently earned top ranks in sales performance in every position held by bringing revenues, profits and market share to new heights. extensive expertise in client needs analysis with a consultative approach to customer service operations. repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional teams in driving record-setting sales operations. expert presenter, negotiator and businessperson; able to forge solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. experienced in persuasive communication; expressing ideas in ways that lead clients to understand sales presentations. demonstrate strong abilities in handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced professional environment.

professional experience

 

owner/publisher mangrum publishing                                                                                            1995-2010

• strategically built the weddings magazine and premier baby and child magazine from initial start-up to a current wide-spread subscription base.
• sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of operations, from advertising sales, invoicing and collections to industry trade shows, generating leads and cold calling.
• successfully steered advertising sales operations to generate high volume growth and revenue.
• effectively trained and directed 2-member sales staff and actively collaborated in human resource operation functions such as account management training, evaluating performance and providing guidance/mentoring.
• actively supervised all publishing operations, from website updates, design and layout of magazine to photoshoots, editing and writing.
• consistently ensured delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing accounts

 

account manager lone wolf publishing; the guest guides                                                1994-1995

  actively sold advertising throughout north and south carolina, consistently met monthly sales goals and collaborate with clients in developing promotional ads.

 

account manager where magazine                                                                                       1993-1994

  drove the development of sales territory across virginia by selling ads for a monthly magazine, consistently exceeding monthly sales goals.

 

professional education

bachelors of arts in french university of north carolina wilmington, nc                                  1991
gpa 3.5; gpa in major 3.7

dean's list, 1990

affiliate member national association of catering executives

member triangle bridal association