J.B. Edwards Email & Phone Number

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

The Linde product line is a recognized leader and we pride ourselves in being able to handle the most demanding material handling applications and helping companies improve their productivity and lower their overall material handling cost. With over twenty years serving the material handling industry, 10 branches serving six states, and approaching 200 associates, our company has positioned ourselves as a financially secure supplier offering a full product line and outstanding customer service. We conduct our business ethically and courteously With a goal to develop long-term partnerships with our customers. We firmly believe these are the key elements in developing a successful long-term working partnership. Please know that you will have my unwavering commitment to the success of your material handling fleet, warehousing needs, and your 100% satisfaction.

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Sales Representative 1/2014 - 10/2014Jack Ingram Mercedes Benz, Montgomery, Alabama(New & Used Mercedes Benz)• Ranked Top 25% Sales (out of 6 Sales Consultants).• Proven Track record consistently exceeding monthly sales target of 8 vehicles. Sold an average of 12 vehicles per month in a highly competitive market.• Quickly developed a business plan to establish relationships with consumers via cold calling, in person visits, and a great CRM internet-based sales lead program.• Successfully finished all Mercedes Benz Sales video training requirements in order to become a Mercedes Benz Certified Sales Representative.• Demonstrated ability to upsell additional products and services.• Recognized for my ability to offer solutions and be persuasive to successfully close difficult sales.• Successfully tracked competitor contract expiration dates by using exceptional insight to project new future business revenue.• Recorded call and lead activity into Customer Relationship Management software daily.• Provided quotes to customers as needed, kept accounts, and filled out all sales paperwork for closing.• Demonstrated new products for all new Mercedes Benz Models, such as the new “Rear End Collision Prevention Package”.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

• Achieved $120K+ annual revenue within first year. Surpassing the projected goal by 20%.• Grew customer base from zero to 1,000+ customers within 3 years.• Improved budget by overcoming the threat of a slumping economy by limiting my advertising costs and utilizing gorilla marketing strategies.• Excelled in recruiting, developing, and directing 3 high performance teams: have spearheaded numerous training initiatives, equipping staff with tools and resources for maximizing performance. • Reduced Employee turnover by 65% by increasing hourly wages and introducing performance based incentives which enabled the employees to compete with each other in the field for the first time and increased the company’s capabilities by enabling it to attract higher caliber candidates.• Increased competitive edge by attending agricultural Trade Shows and Conventions to generate new contacts and become educated in new Industry research and up-coming technology.• Contributed substantially to a high level of customer loyalty through my interpersonal skills, length of service, business presentation, and my understanding of the personalities, preferences and expectations of customers.• Developed outstanding listening and observational skills during unique language and culture exposure experience by time spent with Guatemalan employees.• Established business relationships with wholesale/Retail nurseries, tree farms, and sod farms to acquire the best quality products and competitive pricing for our customers..• Managed 100% of all business transactions.• Gained substantial influence in the southeast via a clientele list in which included celebrities and high-net-worth customers.• Recognized for public speaking as the Keynote for the Montgomery Gardeners Association.• Sold business at a profit in 2013.

Business Administration And Management, General

"Associate Degree", Landscape Design

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