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Plan, develop, and implement strategic sales strategies within Kentucky and neighboring markets for the process automation industry and its customers. Serve as a trusted advisor by finding solutions to customer’s difficult applications using industry knowledge to ensure success for the customer. Focus on building lasting relationships with colleagues and customers to provide industry-leading products and service.

Work with suppliers and support team to find solutions for Industrial, End User and OEM accounts in the Louisville area. Experience with power distribution, controls, signalling, sensors, lighting and VMI. Continuing to be a student of the industry and learning everyday how Graybar can add value to our customers while developing a partner relationship.

is a leading international tobacco company with a balanced market footprint and a unique portfolio of brands and products across all tobacco categories.; Manage territory with over 500 accounts in 15 counties in Southern Indiana. Developed and implemented specific business strategies within territory to increase overall brand awareness and sales. Served as on-site industry expert to provide customers with product expertise and industry knowledge. Formed mutual beneficial relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfaction and future sales opportunities throughout all stages of sales cycle. Also assisted Area Sales Manager and other area reps with CRM software training and implementation within sales area.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTSIncreased overall sales volume, distribution and market share over 200% in specified territory.Recognized at National Sales Conference for outstanding increase in distribution and market share in 2010Met and exceeded all predetermined quarterly sales goals for the past 2 years.

Creatively developed numerous sales and promotional strategies with GSK's consumer products as student-consultant during school year. Utilized on-campus and off campus events to increase product awareness and trail. Worked with local business owners to promote GSK consumer products with in-store events and promotions. Led a group of 12 other students in 3 states to ensure unified vision and goals for our region. Led weekly conference calls with fellow consultants to communicate initiatives and successes around our region. Also participated in monthly conference calls with program directors to ensure a consistent message throughout all channels.