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Washington, United States

Washington

Eastern Washington And Oregon

Eastern Washington And Ne Oregon

Managing a multi-million dollar territory for the largest mattress manufacturer and the 2 best selling brands in the U.S.Comprehensive responsibilities of sales, merchandising, product and sales training, prospecting and opening new accounts. I am an advocate for my accounts and our manufacturing facilities.Other areas of expertise Include: Customer Service | Budgeting | Strategic Business Development | Merchandising and Advertising | Brand Development | Territory Expansion | Forecasting | Market Analysis

Pacific Northwest

Responsible for Direct Sales of Bedding and Furniture products to retail partners. Consistently prospecting and opening new accounts. Providing professional product and sales training to retail partners.Other areas of expertise Include: Customer Service | Budgeting | Strategic Business Development | Merchandising | Brand Development | Territory Expansion | Forecasting | Market Analysis

Idaho, Washington, Oregon And Alaska

Versatile Account ManagerIncrease Product Sales | Diverse Training Skills | Relationship FocusedSales professional with years of practical experience providing knowledge and leadership. Ability to gain account loyalty, with proven long-term partnerships with account decision makers.Self-starter with the ability to analyze business situations and recommend strategies to improve performance. Competent “people person” able to work alongside all levels of origination. Exceptional ability to anticipate needs and make decisions. Consistently increased sales and profitability. Superior product and sales training methods. Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with clients. Customer Service skills to address needs and concerns. Responsive to a variety of demands.Sales Training | Customer Service | Budgeting | Merchandising | Brand DevelopmentSELECTED SKILLS• Planning, scheduling and presenting Sales Training to groups of all sizes on product knowledge and sales techniques to increase sales• Working directly with clients to resolve customer service issues• Planning Annual Sales Budgets to meet company objectives• Planning Annual Subsidy Budgets • Managing travel and expense account to keep costs at or below budget• Merchandising product in retail stores• Executing sales of new product and technologies• Building strong relationships with accounts owners and leadership, retail sales associates, partner manufacturers and service representatives• Developing and executing strategic plans Analyzed business trends to identify opportunities in merchandising, advertising and competitive needsSELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Achieved sales up to $4.8MM annually• All Simmons Award Recipient• Exceeded company sales target in specialty brands over 5 years• Consistently opened new accounts every year. • Consistently increased sales 2007-105% | 2009 – 102%| 2011 - 104% | 2012 - 103% | 2014 - 110%.

Southern Idaho

Sales Representative for a manufacturer and distributor of Bakery Ingredients. Responsible for product sales, placing orders, product demonstrations, business consultation, open new accounts, & account receivables.