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Commercial Renovations and Upfits

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Columbia, South Carolina Area

● Drove​ ​territory​ ​sales​ ​by​ ​developing​ ​and​ ​implementing​ ​sales​ ​plan. ● Partnered with Lowe’s management team, building strong relationships to aggressively​ ​grow​ ​sales. ● Culminated​ ​new​ ​business​ ​and​ ​built​ ​existing​ ​client​ ​relationships​ ​by​ ​participating​ ​in​ ​trade shows. ● Generated​ ​incremental​ ​business​ ​through​ ​sales​ ​calls.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

● Led Pro category sales growth in Lowe’s stores through new account growth. ● Managed​ ​and​ ​developed​ ​12-member​ ​territory​ ​management​ ​team​. ● Created​ ​and​ ​implemented​ ​sales​ ​strategy​ to gain ​Valspar​ ​brand presence. ● Motivated​ ​territory​ ​managers​ ​to gain new opportunities.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

● Gained Pro customer market share in Lowe’s stores by developing and implementing sales​ ​plan. ● Mentored​ ​2​ ​territory​ ​managers,​ ​increasing​ ​market​ ​share​ ​in​ ​stores. ● Cultivated​ ​and​ ​established​ ​new​ ​relationships​ ​with​ ​Pro​ ​customers. ● Improved​ ​Valspar’s​ ​presence​ ​​with​ ​Lowe’s​ ​key​ ​decision​ ​makers.

Develop and implement market plans to achieve sales growth.Provide excellent customer service to contractors and business partners to increase the sales and success of the branch.Responsible for managing all financial reports, profit and loss and controlling expenses.Manage all staff to include delegation, scheduling, conducting performance appraisals and quarterly focus coaching to help achieve the mission and success of the branch.Analyze market conditions and competitive trends to look for opportunities to increase sales and meet the needs of the customers.Responsible for merchandising and inventory management.

Develop and implement a sales strategy by conducting market research and identifying current market trends.Develop new business while increasing sales with my existing clients through maintaining strong relationships.Responsible for achieving budgeted sales goals while managing expenses with in budgetManage all aspects of business accounts which include preparing submittals and proposals through closing of sale.Participate in marketing events and trade shows.Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.

Develop and implement marketing and sales plans based on market research, competitive analysis, sales projections, and store mission.Provide technical support to sales representatives to ensure the delivery of quality customer service.Process customer orders and resolves customer issues.Implement merchandising strategies and manage inventory control.Direct accounts receivable functions including established new credit accounts, credit analysis, account reconciliation, and reporting.Responsible for employee recruitment, training, and scheduling.

Bachelor, Management

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Office Systems Technology