Paul "Bryan" Vert Email & Phone Number

Pasadena, CA

• Responsible for selling custom Iron Furniture, Gates & Fences to contractors, interior designers & homeowners.
• Increased sales by 30% in the first year by expanding the selling area to include Santa Barbara and Montecito.
• Used Social Media to increase customer base by over 250 accounts.
• Created, managed and optimized an AdWords campaign that increased web traffic by 35%.
• Experienced in PPC, SEO, and SEM Management.

Riverside, CA

• Set up over 50 dealers which turned into $200,000 in monthly sales for this start-up window manufacturer.
• Demonstrated an unwavering commitment to customer service, adding new customers while maintaining premium service levels with existing accounts.
• Prepared drawings, estimates, and bids that meet specific customer needs.
• Trained accounts in product knowledge, promotions, pricing and product benefits.
• Responsible for scheduling, customer retention, customer satisfaction, collections and customer service.
• Developed pricing guide, order system and market materials which included Power Point presentation.

South El Monte, CA

• Developed the Area Sales Manager position with responsibilities including selling, ordering, customer service & developing relationships with homeowners, contractors, builders & window manufacturers.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Prepared and presented sales proposals to decision makers and negotiate purchase agreements.
• Skilled in identifying client needs, communicating difficult or sensitive information tactfully.
• Trained sales team on sales tactics, product knowledge and customer selling relationships.
• Responsible for prospecting new business program using web leads, referrals, and cold calling.

Santa Ana, CA

• Prepared and presented sales proposals to decision makers and negotiate purchase agreements.
• Increased territory sales by over 40%.
• Used self-generated leads to increase sales by over 25%.
• Created marketing program that used sell sheets to explain product & process.

North Hollywood, CA

• Expanded the sales force from 6 to 12 outside salesmen & oversaw 25 telemarketers.
• My Team grossed over $900,000 in sales monthly. Tripling the previous Sales Managers numbers.
• Developed a database of qualified leads through referrals, cold calling, direct mail, email, & networking.
• Developed innovative approaches to sales, such as demonstration CDs, to feature premium vinyl windows and their professional installation, resulting in increased enthusiasm and demand for products.
• Trained salesman to identify and analyze customer’s home improvement project interest and budget, understandings and anticipating needs and wants and recommending appropriate products.

Orange, CA

• Managed daily operations of sales department generating over $12 million annually.
• Provided sales leadership and managed 10 outside and 2 inside sales representatives.
• Drove strategic business initiatives and managed daily sales operations. Set standards and trained sales staff on customer assessments, product knowledge, and introduction, sales techniques, relationship development.
• Managed the fulfillment process by working extensively with inside sales representatives, production personnel, customer retention, customer service, credit and delivery.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive Leadership, Information Technology And Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts, Business Administration And Management, General