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~ career target ~

 

sharp and energetic regional sales manager eager to contribute exceptional territory management, cold calling, and relationship-building expertise toward supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing bottom-line performance.

~ key qualifications ~

 

         outstanding proficiencies in territory management and growth, sales and marketing management, networking, strategy development, forecasting, budgeting, and customer/prospect follow-up.

         excel in establishing immediate rapport with prospects, and forging, nurturing and maintaining strong relationships vital to optimizing business development and retention.

         exhibit an outgoing and competitive personality which can be leveraged to overcome objections, generate new business and expand market share.

         proven ability to independently and successfully navigate the complete sales cycle.

         versatile and resourceful; quickly adapt to new roles, responsibilities, industries, technologies, and environments.

         able to accurately assess business operations to determine and optimize fiscal performance, sustainability, competitive positioning, and revenue opportunities.

         actively analyze industry, emerging products, and market trends to plan strategies, effectively promote products, and sign new accounts.

         employ superior interpersonal, problem solving, communication and presentation skills to maximize customer satisfaction and retention; possess polished closing skills.

~ professional experience ~

 

liberty distribution company, chandler, az, 2007 to present

regional sales manager

         apply dynamic rapport-building talents to call on senior-level buyers and sign accounts for national snack distributor.

         secured new 400-store chain generating $1m in annual business after only three months in role.

         successfully captured an additional $500k+ in incremental business from current accounts.

 

mail boxes etc., ft. lauderdale, florida, 1996 to 2007

franchise owner / operator

         demonstrated exceptional management acumen as owner and operator of 5 locations, effectively and steadily growing revenues 5% each year.  

         presented with bronze eagle franchise award each year for achieving and sustaining excellent sales performance; sold stores for profit despite turbulent business climate.

 

earlier experience: account manager, kam marketing, inc., voorhees, new jersey, 1992 to 1996.

~ education ~

 

bba degree ~ concentration in marketing science, old dominion university, norfolk, virginia, 1992

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a regional sales management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as indicated in the accompanying resume, i bring to you a significant background in sales management and new business development, well-developed expertise in key account penetration and development, and a solid ability to analyze revenue growth opportunities and conduct high-dollar negotiations to close the deal. to complement these qualifications, i offer exemplary organizational, prioritization, presentation and relationship-building skills which are paramount as a regional sales manager.

 

as a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, integrity, dedication and initiative. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

it was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. i would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. i am still very interested in the <insert job title> position, and i am convinced that it is the right job for me. i feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

the position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  this would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your organization as i ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(i am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. please feel free to contact me at the above phone numbers so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(again, thank you for considering my qualifications. i enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. i look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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