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Development of new accounts and expansion of existing accounts through various methods such as direct mail, telemarketing, directly customers interfacing at trade shows and on site..Determination of customer requirements and subsequent provision of customized services and products.Outside sales experience dealing with decision makers at many levels.Spearheaded $1.5mm growth in international sales with Schlegel Corporation and similar growth with Cintas and Stanley Bostitch.COMMUNICATIONSWorked with customers in establishing Corporate Buying Programs and various other pricing methods.Maintained MRP system for Andersen Windows as well as several other accounts.Communicated effectively and regularly with corporations from around the globe including Taiwan, Japan, Germany, Singapore, The United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.Utilized EDI system with Eastman Kodak and Xerox.Spanish speaking capabilities.MANAGEMENTCapable of the daily management of numerous accounts, including effective handling of issues such as quality assurance, pricing, lead times, transportation and exportation, as well as the many other aspects involved in account management. Daily management of service/sales representatives in the New York market.; Responsible for maintenance and growth of approximately 200 accounts.*Daily functions included customer calls, sampling, price quotes, *Prospecting through cold calling, various software programs e.g. Hoovers etc.*Expediting orders, maintaining accounts receivable at acceptable levels.*Daily management of two service/sales representatives covering all of New York State.

Listed skills include Sales Operations, Management, Account Management, Strategic Planning, and 3 others.