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objective

results-driven inside sales professional with expertise in electrical/lighting industry and competitive quoting eager to contribute to the success of a progressive organization.

 

career profile

ø  b.s., management.

ø  over 16 years of relevant experience in business development and unit operations.

ø  knowledgeable in delivery of exceptional customer service.

ø  adept in all aspects of inside sales and quotation development.

ø  consistent record of meeting/exceeding organizational sales objectives.

ø  award-winner for outstanding performance.

ø  utilize consultative selling expertise in building revenues and market base.

ø  outstanding relationship building capacity.

ø  strong understanding of sales, marketing and promotion.

ø  record of progression to positions of wide-ranging responsibility and authority.

ø  able to learn rapidly and operate in high volume, fast paced environments.

ø  well organized multi-tasker.

ø  self-motivated, self-directed individual.

ø  proficient in advanced it software applications.

 

professional experience

vanguard lighting, a yusen company, woburn, ma                                                    2007 - 2008

lighting manufacturers representative

      recruited to provide account service in the greater new england market.

      effectively delivered timely and accurate price quotations to electrical distributors.

      originated/prepared bid requests and related data for lighting specifications and counts.

      developed timely and accurate quotations and/or proposals.

      increased opportunity to gain business.

      provided follow-up on quoted jobs to capture business.

      maintained precise documentation in event of a re-bid or buy opportunity.

      supported outside sales and specification sales.

      utilized currency with industry trends, products and competitors strengths/weaknesses.

 

omni lite, burlington, ma                                                                                              2004 - 2007

lighting manufacturers representatives

      performed duties similar to vanguard (see above).

      facilitated bid requests and data relating to lighting specifications, counts and due date.

      developed timely and accurate quotations/proposals.

      ensured follow-up on quoted jobs.

      maintained accurate and accessible files for re-bid or buy opportunities.

      aided outside sales and specification sales.

 

 

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capital light supply, woburn, ma                                                                                 1999 - 2004

counter/inside sales associate

      tasked to provide counter and sales support for walk-in customers.

      administered 15-house account portfolio.

      aided customers with electrical stock needs.

      pulled will-call orders, processed returns and scheduled daily deliveries.

      facilitated house account price matrixing.

      successfully resolved all billing and credit issues.

      coordinated with vendors on new products, job quotes and expediting of customer orders.

      supported branch manager with merchandising and order picking/checking.

      conducted annual physical inventory.

 

 

 

earlier background

prior to 1999, served as inside sales associate, counter sales and lighting showroom sales representative for northeast electrical distribution, woburn, ma.  in these roles, built outstanding inside sales, price quotation, scheduling, coordination and customer service skill sets.

 

 

 

 

education

salem state college, salem, ma

bachelor of science, management

 

 

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cover letter text

 

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hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an inside sales/quotation specialist capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a b.s., management, and over 16 years of successful business experience.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in business development, price quotation, order fulfillment, account management and customer relations, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined 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 to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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