Jerome Abbott Email & Phone Number

Lake Elsinore, Ca, Us

Lake Elsinore, Ca, Us

Reported sales metrics to senior management and suggested improvements that could be made to increase the value of collateral. Monitored employee productivity and motivated team to meet daily goals. Managed team of 4 sales specialists that contacted partners through phone calls, emails, mailings, faxes and seminars to communicate company initiatives.Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals. Supported sales team members to drive growth and development. Determined price schedules and discount rates.Examined levels of supplies and material to determine shortages.Handled ad resolved escalated situations related to inbound and outbound deliveries.Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality. Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.Created and calculated purchase orders to follow price quotes and reductions.Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs

Provided Strategic Sales and Sourcing solutions for Integrated Supply Systems. Was primarily focused on VMI accounts at Reliant Energy, Walker Brothers, Ocean Terminal, Astech(GKN) and SCE. I had spent the last few months on the Shamrock web site addressing 40 website inquiries per day. Maintained Showroom counter sales. Prepared and sold broad range of customized merchandise to individuals and commercial accounts. Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergency call-outs. Implemented a consultative selling approach on all inbound calls. Acted as a liaison between outside sales representatives and accounts. Conducted business to business telephone sales. Responded to all customer inquiries in a timely manner. VMI responsibilities included traveling to customers facilities to replenish stock levels, collect inventory levels, and create new sales orders. Evaluate customers needs, quote and source new items as required. Manage all aspects of account including invoicing, advising customer on mid/max levels and any other needs that might have arose.I held many other positions at Shamrock Supply like Sourcing, Warehouse Leadman, as well as Inventory Manager.Was instrumental in the beginning stages of All aspects of the Southern California Edison Contract.

Prepared and sold broad range of customized merchandise to individuals and commercial accounts. Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergency call-outs. Implemented a consultative selling approach on all inbound calls. Acted as a liaison between outside sales representatives and accounts. Conducted business to business telephone sales. Responded to all customer inquiries in a timely manner. Evaluate customers needs, quote and source new items as required. Evaluate and maintain inventory levels for in store merchandise.Responsible for recording daily cash drawer/ receipts.Record and report monthly cash sales to corporate.

Supervise order desk personnel and stockroom personnel. Manage and maintain item master and item balance files. Product pricing and special quotes. Evaluate and set pricing to maintain gross profit margins. As Senior Account Manager evaluate and supervise all activities for large customers. Negotiate contracts with large customers. Heavy phone sales, take orders, provide technical assistance, approve credit. Evaluate and maintain inventory to assure proper stock levels. As Traffic Manager hire custom broker, air freight companies and delivery services for inbound freight for foreign and domestic shipments. Correspond with Germany and England daily for shipment and product details.Correspond with Zone Managers to maintain their customer contact files. Design and implement new sales, customer service, inventory, and purchasing procedures. Inspect incoming tools and returns. Assist accounting month end closing of all reports. System coordinator on IBM (DMAS) system.