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Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Responsible for building, developing and growing the region through a solution focused sales mindset. Utilize coverage plans to interface with customer base, develop lasting relationships, grow new business and ultimately drive revenue for the region. Provide remarkable customer service, dealer and associate training, as well as impeccable in-store merchandising.

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Responsible for achieving sales objectives and targets for 175 accounts throughout 5 state territory, selling entire YETI product line. Built strong customer relationships through communicating the YETI brand story, developing strategic business plans, presenting product, merchandising and in-store training.Built organized and disciplined territory coverage plans as well as territory forecasts within defined timelines.Built strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers across multiple trade channels.Prepared and analyzed sales reports and customer reports via Salesforce.com and Tableau to maximize business for YETI and external customers. Led the sales team in qualified “Dealer Incentive Plan” accounts and number of accounts participating in promotional programs in 2019 through strong partnerships, understanding the value of a diverse mix of product assortment and merchandising. Assisted in development of new in-store training program, field tester of new customer facing portal and facilitated the development of custom “store in store” concept for regional account. Partnered with Top 20 account to win 2018 national holiday merchandising award.Achieved 250% growth upon taking over territory in 2016. Grew territory from $4M in annual sales to $13M annually.

Moline, Il

Provide support to associates and customers on all merchandise with a focus on merchandise geared towards runners, based on personal in-depth understanding of product technology and detailsProvide exceptional customer service through knowledge of running community, training methods, injury prevention, products and multiple brand awarenessAssist Footwear Lead in developing innovative retail solutions and strategically organizing the footwear deck to achieve maximum visibility, improve customer experience and increase sell throughMotivate, lead and coach associates by providing a framework for performance to meet the organizations goals, standards and initiatives

Davenport, Iowa Area

Developed and forecasted strategies for software clients based on their needs and objectivesMaintained existing contracts, created and negotiated new product agreements resulting in product demonstrations, training clinics and product support to multiple organizational levelsAssisted in planning, execution, budgeting and hosting of company sponsored events including trade show exhibits, product training presentations, webinars and Annual Corporate Educational SymposiumActed as brand representative at regional and national eventsProvided exceptional customer service and support by utilizing Sales Force customer relationship management softwareDelivered revenue and productivity data to clients through detailed dashboard reports used to assist in their staffing, budgeting and future product needs Developed and implemented product launches, sales and marketing strategies and training programsAnalyzed and offered insight into current trends and competitive activity for both client and organizational goals

Davenport, Iowa Area

Understood the needs and concerns of customers and prospects through comprehensive workflow analysis and used this data to sell appropriate products and develop sales strategiesLed sales team in product implementation and Lifecycle product salesDeveloped and implemented innovative strategies to create value-added solutions to specific customer problems/needsApplied strong influencing skills and appropriate financial data to assist in decision making for customers, prospects and the organization

Davenport, Iowa Area

Initiated creative software demonstrations and product training for potential and existing customers over 12 state territory, presenting and selling to all levels within an organization Successfully managed new product line into a self sustaining, $5 million business Consistently increased revenue each year through innovative marketing and sales strategies

Moline, Il

Coordinated maintenance services for multiple residential properties including apartment complexes and assisted living facilitiesManaged and evaluated outside vendors to ensure successful scheduling of services to meet deadlinesHired, trained, scheduled, and motivated employees through innovative coaching strategies; evaluated job performance and held team accountable for performance milestones

Albertville, Mn / Kenosha Wi

Initiated cutting-edge management for all retail operations; recruited, hired, trained and coached high caliber staff to successfully promote the sale of Nike productsAnalyzed weekly sales reports to make critical strategic decisions on inventory levels and sales goalsMonitored current market trends/events and worked closely with Nike buyers to ensure store received the relevant product lines resulting in increased sell throughActively strengthened overall store sales performance through proactive training and motivation of sales staff, developing skilled, passionate, promotable individuals who could achieve company goalsFacilitated aggressive training of all new employees in brand lines, styles, features, and benefits Partnered with Nike EKINs (technical representatives) to ensure sell through of Nike's footwear, apparel and equipment through retail in-store training programs, evangelization of Nike's brand and product stories

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