career objective

results-driven sales specialist eager to apply exceptional client relations, team building, and strategic marketing skills toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing sales and profits

profile

ø  offer numerous  years of progressive experience in sales, customer service, business development, and operations management, with expertise in pioneering undeveloped markets and growing existing territories

ø  demonstrated ability to provide excellent service for existing customers while expanding sales pipeline; manage key accounts, develop niche markets, administer major contracts resulting in high-revenue transactions

ø  effectively prospect, secure, and retain diverse, geographically dispersed account base; assess and address client-specific needs

ø  successfully identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets; proactively monitor trends and developments, including competitive services and marketing activities

ø  strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs; train and direct top-performing sales teams

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including microsoft word and excel

ø  flexible for travel / relocation

 

~ key achievements ~

• ranked in top 5 sales consultants nationwide with ideal image
• in recognition of exceptional performance, assigned to traveling position entrusted with training sales consultants
• consistently achieve or surpass all personal monthly sales goals while managing highly productive team
• selected to attend corporate-sponsored sales training program
• expertly manage all aspects of operation for storybook events, a successful mobile dj and wedding planning company

professional experience

ideal image, south florida region                                                                                                            3/10 c present

sales consultant

 

men's warehouse, insert location                                                                                                                 11/09 c 2/10

training manager

 

ideal image, gainesville, fl                                                                                                                        6/05 c 11/09 

sales consultant

 

st. patrick interparish school, gainesville, fl                                                                                                 2/04 c 6/05

administrative assistant to principal

~ additional experience ~

storybook events, insert location                                                                                                    insert year c present

owner / operator

education

university of florida, gainesville, fl                                                                                                               insert year

bachelor of science in insert field

santa fe college, gainesville, fl                                                                                                                    insert year

general studies

 

 

 

 

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hiring agent name

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company name

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city/state/zip code

 

dear__________________:

 

i am currently in the process of returning to the gainesville area on a permanent basis and seeking a challenging career opportunity as a insert specific job title.  i am submitting my resume for your review and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include more than five years of sales and sales training experience for major national companies, as well as more than ten years of business leadership and entrepreneurial experience with my own events / entertainment company.  i excel at training and leading team members to drive sales growth and deliver quality account servicing, and am adept at identifying areas for improvement.  my strong communication skills have consistently proven instrumental in presenting, negotiating, and closing high-revenue sales transactions and i am highly effective at addressing client-specific needs.   to complement this background, i hold a bachelor s degree and am flexible for either travel or relocation.

 

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 insert specific company name, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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