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Alsip, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

North Barrington, Il

Key Achievements• Increased market share and the number of products sold to newly established Idealease Territory• Developed and Maintained relationships with Idealease affiliates, International Dealers and other OEM’s.• Consulted with dealers (clients and prospects) on truck sales and lease programs.• Focused consultative discussions around owner’s strategic business goals.• Cultivated assigned prospect territory generating meetings with 7-10 clients per week.• Directed… Show more Key Achievements• Increased market share and the number of products sold to newly established Idealease Territory• Developed and Maintained relationships with Idealease affiliates, International Dealers and other OEM’s.• Consulted with dealers (clients and prospects) on truck sales and lease programs.• Focused consultative discussions around owner’s strategic business goals.• Cultivated assigned prospect territory generating meetings with 7-10 clients per week.• Directed multiple coinciding campaign projects resulting in diverse product line applications among channel partners and generated positive growth in new business. Special Projects• Fully Developed Online Truck Sales program• Created online involvement and marketing efforts to help boost national dealer involvement by the proactive listing and purchasing of Idealease trucks.• Maintained inventory, checked specs, incorporated photos, and updated website. Show less

Melrose Park, Il

Key Achievements• Created, developed and recommended goals, objectives and policies to ensure the most effective operation and staffing of sales activities within their region. • Developed and managed the center processes for: creating sales strategies and plans, sales assumptions and projections, sales goals, compensation, incentives, bonus and expenses. • Managed daily operations which included retail and wholesale operations, inventory management, shipping of trucks, truck… Show more Key Achievements• Created, developed and recommended goals, objectives and policies to ensure the most effective operation and staffing of sales activities within their region. • Developed and managed the center processes for: creating sales strategies and plans, sales assumptions and projections, sales goals, compensation, incentives, bonus and expenses. • Managed daily operations which included retail and wholesale operations, inventory management, shipping of trucks, truck maintenance- front line ready, and lot maintenance. • Facilitated the management of key business and customer relationships and negotiated potential business opportunities for the companies which are consistent with its long-term objectives. • Provided leadership and management directions that enabled the region sales organization to execute the tactical sales plan. • Responsible for the creation, organization, coordination, frequency, objectives, budget and implementation of regional sales meetings. • Directed, managed and coached the activities of the sales representatives within their region. Identified interviews and recommended hiring of field sales personnel. Monitored sales performance and manages performance improvement plans. • Managed sales representative training to include: selling skills, territory management International products and processes, pricing, competition and account management. • Provided administrative control over responsibilities, written performance reviews and a development plan for each employee, complete written performance goals and quarterly reviews with each direct report. • Maintained regular contacts with major Customer and Distributor accounts, stays abreast of industry trends, developments and all competitive activities. • Provided periodic reports on sales activities and provide sales forecasts as directed.Awards• Diamond Club Winner: 2008, 2009, 2010 Show less

Melrose Park, Il

Key Achievements• Achieved annual quota by working closely with International Dealers, Other OEM’s, and Wholesale Customers in my AOR.• Responsible for Inventory maintenance, working with retail sales staff to achieve annual quota for the center.• Recorded transactions on network database; maintained General Ledger and balance sheets; handled month-end- closings; performed nightly deposits; assisted with employee training. • Developed new business leads and uncovered new… Show more Key Achievements• Achieved annual quota by working closely with International Dealers, Other OEM’s, and Wholesale Customers in my AOR.• Responsible for Inventory maintenance, working with retail sales staff to achieve annual quota for the center.• Recorded transactions on network database; maintained General Ledger and balance sheets; handled month-end- closings; performed nightly deposits; assisted with employee training. • Developed new business leads and uncovered new markets to target and grow.• Conducted persuasive presentations exercising knowledge of product and client needs. • Coordinated preparation of new accounts, sales/shipping agreements, and order entry, and client services• Over sought all retail deals and purchase orders• Worked with and trained sales team and office staff to create cohesive team environment.Awards• Level 1 Diamond Club Winner: 2006 Show less

Burr Ridge, Il

Key Achievements• Directly built and maintained retail and team vehicle sales customer base • Managed multiple simultaneous campaign projects resulting in 100% + servicing of current client accounts, and positive growth in new business respectively. • Shaped, developed and recommended goals, objectives and policies to ensure the most effective operation and staffing of sales activities within their region. • Developed and managed the center processes for: creating sales… Show more Key Achievements• Directly built and maintained retail and team vehicle sales customer base • Managed multiple simultaneous campaign projects resulting in 100% + servicing of current client accounts, and positive growth in new business respectively. • Shaped, developed and recommended goals, objectives and policies to ensure the most effective operation and staffing of sales activities within their region. • Developed and managed the center processes for: creating sales strategies and plans, sales assumptions and projections, sales goals, compensation, incentives, bonus and expenses. • Directed, managed and coached the activities of the sales representatives within their region. Identified interviews and recommended hiring of field sales personnel. Monitored sales performance and manages performance improvement plans. • Managed sales representative training to include: selling skills, territory management International products and processes, pricing, competition and account management. • Achieved monthly sales quotes by canvassing via phone, walk-in and corporate sales leads.• Placed and Purchased Special Orders placed with customer seeing that all back orders were filled within a timely manner. Show less

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