Brent Muse Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

• Responsible for sales, profit, expense, advertising, marketing and merchandising functions for the industry’s largest buying and marketing group which covers over 5,000 independent retailers and 14,000 store fronts• Develop strategic sales and profit plans to build key-decision-maker relationships within the accounts, and orchestrate internal resources to ensure maximum results from marketing, finance, accounting and training programs• Manage and lead a team of two sales representatives responsible for growing overall sales, increasing share and prospecting new business nationwide while collaborating with field sales to execute initiatives and maximize both revenue and profit

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

• Responsible for increasing share and overall sales at our largest customer, Mattress Firm, by strategically executing sales initiatives and utilizing our field team to deploy marketing and training efforts across a network of 2,500 locations• Collaborated internally with marketing, training, accounting and finance to effectively manage our P&L and collectively rollout initiatives through the corporate and franchise locations• In 2021, achieved 36% growth in revenue and 44% growth in profit

Chicago, Illinois

• Responsible for increasing share and market penetration at larger regional accounts by strategically planning advertising, marketing, merchandising and training efforts in key regional markets including Chicago and Indianapolis• Lead prospector in the Midwest region with the main responsibility of increasing distribution and overall sales while collaborating with internal marketing, sales planning and finance teams to maximize efforts and close high-profile retail partners • In 2017, achieved 56% growth in revenue and 46% in profit versus prior year (top 15% in company for my position)

• Responsible for sales, marketing, merchandising and training functions for assigned account list while also working closely with Key Account Managers to grow sales and training efforts at national and regional doors• Managed the entire portfolio of Tempur Sealy products in a large geographic territory covering 17 accounts and 60+ doors throughout the Illinois and Northwest Indiana territory• In 2015, achieved 46% growth in revenue and profit versus prior year (top 10% in company for my position)

Greater Chicago Area

• Responsible for designing and enhancing training efforts for 150+ sales people for largest retail chain in Chicago and Florida markets• Collaborated with Key Account Manager to develop, plan and implement comprehensive training messages, incentivizing sales contests and slot placement at all 110 retail locations • In 2014, achieved 30% growth in revenue versus prior year (top 20% in company for my position)

• Executed Taylormade Demonstration and Promotional events at green-grass facilities, driving ranges and off-course specialty shops• Maintained a high level of product knowledge in order to recommend the appropriate Taylormade product to customers to enhance player performance • Effectively communicated with PGA Professionals to collect sales data and reported on productivity

• Managed a staff of up to 10 workers to ensure daily tasks were completed timely, completely and appropriately• Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply and communicated effectively with General Manager• Provided a high-level of customer service by promptly assisting customers with needs and requests

• Worked as a busser in a fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant while providing efficient and timely service• Improved quality of customers’ experience by providing a clean, comfortable environment• Effectively communicated and coordinated with co-workers to accommodate large parties and events

• Provided excellent customer service to members and their guests in a private golf club environment • Communicated and collaborated with co-workers to execute up to 20 tournaments per season• Aided PGA Professional with instruction of junior golf programs of several age groups

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

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