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Elkhart, Indiana Area

Secure 4-5 new accounts each month and continually maintain a 27% margin by cultivating relationships and implementing a variety of business development strategies including cold calling, networking, and face to face visits.Educate and influence prospective customers by developing solutions-oriented proposals on bulk oil, gas, home heating oil, industrial coolants, and cutting fluids resulting in a 25% account increase within the first year.Maximize development efforts and enhance business outcomes and initiatives by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, critical influencers, and decision makers within the retail fuel, agricultural, industrial, and residential markets.Maintain over 260 accounts in North East Indiana and South West Michigan by providing exceptional post-sale service and ensuring proper customer inventory management, delivery, and equipment assembly.

Greater New York City Area

Commanded responsibility over regional and key accounts as well as 45 small independent store accounts across eight States and delivered sales and product training on children’s furniture.Achieved a 20% increase in annual retail chain account sales by evaluating store sales histories and negotiating with store managers to set promotional pricing, educate furniture dealers on numerous products, and advise on stock levels, merchandising, and floor placement opportunities.Increased business by identifying viable opportunities with independent stores selling youth-focused products, establishing relationships, and leading the conversation on product placement while maintaining planogram integrity within each store.

Woodbridge, Nj

Established a revenue stream by selling Fisher-Price licensed products and managing over 40 accounts in seven States.Conducted store evaluations and advised dealers and sales staff on product placements and pricing for promotional items.Spearheaded and resolved a variety of service issues on warranties, orders, and installed replacement parts to ensure customer loyalty and longevity and increase operational growth.

Cranberry, Nj

Served as a key point of contact, subject matter expert, and representative of Lajobi Industries furniture products in seven States while managing 50 dealer accounts including Kohl’s, Meijer, ShopKo chain retailers and other independent stores.Transformed inactive accounts by delivering sales presentations and product demonstrations to prospective customers.Developed a sustainable platform for strategic growth by consulting dealers on sales techniques, securing increased floor placement from major accounts, and employing innovative closing techniques.Recognized as Salesman of the Year in 2008 and 2009 and for increasing sales by 150% within the first five years and by more than 200% within eight years through sound business development strategies.

Island Lake, Il

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Automotive & Diesel Technology

Associate’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General