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Director of Sales is responsible for the sales and operations functions of the region, analyzing data and actively contributing to the region sales goals. Core Duties and Responsibilities-Responsible for supervision of 20 retail locations in region-Oversee achieving sales quotas-Analyze sales trends-Responsible for managing all aspects of the region in a synchronized and efficient manner-Direct and Support District Managers and Sales Managers in the region-Responsible for meeting or exceeding performance objectives as established by upper management-Maintain personal key metrics above standardsHave managed and opened new markets, strategic relationship cultivation, revenue growth, and new account closing. Instrumental role in sales volume, sales and marketing strategies, client relations, market penetration, brand recognition, and competitive analysis.Significant expertise in leading multiple distribution channels, creating, developing and executing strategic initiatives, fostering client relationships.Passionate about winning and driving the business forward by attracting and developing the best talent, motivating that talent to deliver on their potential and finding new and innovative ways to create world class customer and employee experiences.

Managed new markets, strategic relationship cultivation, revenue growth, and new account closing. Instrumental role in sales volume, sales and marketing strategies, client relations, market penetration, brand recognition, and competitive analysis.

Provided promotions and sales of investment products, stocks, bonds and mutual funds, cold calls, telephone relationship development, and client financial reviews. Integral role in book of business / assets and employee 401k rollovers.

Led Area Managers, overall operations of 107 new store openings, new hires, Product Knowledge/POS system training curriculum, Selling Skills Training, and liaison between Verizon Wireless, Home Depot and the organizations. Key role in revenue growth, business expansion, wireless activations, and critical industry contacts.

Oversaw performance, operations, 5 indirect channel managers, 14 sales support staff, indirect sales channel for Verizon Wireless across Radio Shack, Best Buy, Home Depot, Sams Club, Circuit City and other agents/sub-agents, liaison between agents and Verizon, and new agent and mass retailer recruiting. Key in staffing/training, budgeting, policies/procedures/expectations, retail channel growth, sales/marketing tactics, performance and compensation strategies, organizational objectives, industry best practices, retail development and strategy team, and look and feel of stores across markets.