National Account Manager for the Cargo Management product category that includes aluminum ramps for cargo vans and mortuary equipment. I am responsible for achieving sales goals, determining new product ideas, managing travel and expenses and working with management and engineering to insure cargo management category is profitable and innovative.

Responsible for the sales of automotive parts covering a 50-mile radius of the Greater Saint Louis metropolitan areaDeveloped and implemented strategic marketing programs for automotive repair facilitiesResponsibility for account management and customer relationship developmentIn-depth product knowledge, new product rollout, follow-up and sales closing, and order fulfillmentGenerated new business and increased sales through networking, cold call canvassing, existing accounts, teleprospecting, and referralsDeveloped and conducted customized presentations and demonstrations to potential and existing accountsWorked closely with customer service and warehouse management Effectively resolved customer issues and challengesGenerated reports to explore opportunities and developed plans to increase business

Responsible for the sales of automotive parts to warehouse distributors covering Greater Saint Louis, southern Illinois, northern KentuckySuccessfully managed an $8 million territory Record of achievement in developing and launching very successful marketing and promotional programs with customer baseResponsible for account management and customer rela¬tionship developmentProduct knowledge and new product rolloutContract negotiations, follow-up and sales closingGenerated new business and increased sales through networking, cold call canvassing, existing accounts, teleprospecting, and referrals