Results-driven Sales Leader eager to contribute expertise in steering Business Development, Account Servicing and General Management toward actively collaborating with a dynamic organization in maximizing bottom-line performance

 

 

Broad industry experience illustrating talent for rapidly adapting skills and acquiring new knowledge to deliver immediate and long-term results ~ Excel in defining, developing and executing targeted action plans to identify and penetrate lucrative markets, capture new accounts, grow existing clients, expand/diversify revenue channels, and facilitate competitive leveraging ~ Dynamic communication, consultation, presentation, and negotiation skills ~ Motivating leader who recruits, trains, develops, and directs high-performance teams ~ Sharp business acumen across all areas of operations, from P&L, Fiscal Management and Administrative Operations to Procurement, Vendor Relations, Inventory Control, and Project Coordination ~ Computer/technology-savvy; proficient in SAP, Mass 90, RFMS, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and various other programs and conversant in bar code, Rfid, networking, Wi-Fi, internet and embedded protocols

 

Ø  Achieved over 22% sales growth, 2004-2007

Ø  Drove start-up company from zero to $12 million annual sales

Ø  Successfully developed and spearheaded innovative sales and marketing strategies resulting in 36% sales growth; 2002-2004

Ø  Created proactive sales plans and benchmarks vital to facilitating unsurpassed company growth

Ø  Innovatively designed, launched and administered competitors monitoring system instrumental to maintaining competitive edge

Ø  Pioneered and introduced unique intelligence sales process leading to the development of a dynamic, high-production sales force

 

 

General Manager/Sales & Marketing Manager, ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings    2004-2008

Designed and implemented sales procurement and receiving processes concurrent with personally steering sales and customer/vendor relationships to achieve high revenue growth

Effectively coached sales team in direct marketing and follow through to optimize individual and group performance

 

Sales & Marketing Manager, Elegant Interiors & Remodeling                                             2002-2004

Successfully broke company growth records by effectively managing competitive bidding process and aggressively driving sales and marketing activities

Strategically planned and coordinated purchasing and projects to ensure on-time delivery of finalized sales

 

Prior High-Tech Management Positions                                                                            1991-2001
Sales Manager-North America, US Software; NW Territory Account Manager-PC Wholesale; General Manager/Sales & Marketing Manager-Advanced Micro Computers and Micro Standard Computers

 

 

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BS, Business Administration, Oregon State University-Corvallis OR

Finance/Marketing Concentration; Behavioral Science Minor

 

Toastmasters International     ~     Building Association of Oregon     ~     Software Association of Oregon

 

Ø  Coach/Manager, Baseball Teams; included 2 State Championships

Ø  Board Member, Murrayhill Little League

Ø  Basketball Coach, Catholic Youth Organization-St. Anthony s

Ø  Host, FOCUS Homestays; provide home for Portland State University International Students

Ø  Volunteer, Christian Interfaith group focused on assimilating Muslims to American culture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated, I offer a proven track record of success in Business Development/ Sales and Management, with expertise in defining, developing and executing strategies to generate new clients, grow existing accounts, maximize market positioning, and optimize operational and financial performance. Over the course of my career, I have taken a start-up company to $12M annual sales, consistently generated high revenue growth and developed and implemented innovative plans and programs to build top-producing teams, maintain a competitive edge and boost productivity, efficiency and profitability.  Complementing this, I offer a BS in Business Administration, am a member of Toastmasters International and continually contribute to my community through volunteer work.

 

As a key staff member, you will find that I am prepared to deliver immediate and long-term results and that I am a collaborative team player and motivating leader who is eager to support you in achieving and surpassing goals.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy