eric marston                                                            0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

 

objective

accomplished business professional eager to contribute dynamic marketing, sales, branding, strategic planning, relationship building, communications and customer relations skills in a challenging sales  management assignment.

 

career profile

ø  over 25 years of successful business background.

ø  career built in highly competitive economic sectors.

ø  proven entrepreneurial skill set.

ø  consistently achieve challenging revenue quotas.

ø  proven capacity to build and nurture professional relationships with clients.

ø  accomplished leader, networker and manager.

ø  background in presentation delivery to diverse potential clientele.

ø  adept in capturing new markets and accounts.

ø  strong focus on exceptional customer service, quality and meeting organizational objectives.

ø  effectively interact with diverse groups and professionals at all levels.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  adept in aligning sales contributions with strategic corporate objectives.

ø  enthusiastic team player.

 

professional experience

em marketing, inc., city, state                                                                                                   1997 - present

owner/operator

       marketed and sold caps, gowns, class rings, diplomas and announcements to post-secondary school clients.

       provided promotional items to such clients as wells fargo, regis, merrill lynch and john deere.

       consulted for ad specialty companies in branding/rebranding products and services.

       developed and implemented strategic sales plans and marketing efforts.

       consistently achieved high sales volume and positive professional relationships with clients.

 

jostens, inc., phoenix, az                                                                                                             1985 - 1997

independent representative

       sold caps, gowns, announcements, diplomas, awards and faculty regalia.

       serviced territory of over 175 post-secondary schools in arizona, new mexico and texas including arizona state, new mexico state and northern arizona universities.

       increased territory sales volume from $275,000 to over $3mm during tenure with company.

       conducted meetings with regents, athletic departments and school bookstores.

 

education/training/certifications

mankato state university, mankato, mn

business studies

 

university of nebraska omaha, omaha, ne

business studies