Mark Lemcke Email & Phone Number

Kenosha

Racine, Wisconsin

As an independent route sales representative, I managed 30+ mid-sized and independent retail stores and eight key accounts. Representing Miller Coors products and a selection of craft beers, I was able to develop innovative displays in key accounts and drive increased product sales in all accounts. Key Accomplishments:  Contributed to corporate attainment of President’s Award from Miller Coors by exceeding sales goals for key product lines and generating largest percentage of… Show more As an independent route sales representative, I managed 30+ mid-sized and independent retail stores and eight key accounts. Representing Miller Coors products and a selection of craft beers, I was able to develop innovative displays in key accounts and drive increased product sales in all accounts. Key Accomplishments:  Contributed to corporate attainment of President’s Award from Miller Coors by exceeding sales goals for key product lines and generating largest percentage of case growth. One of four sales team members consistently demonstrating increased sales revenues. Drove 10% year-over-year increase in case sales of Mike’s Hard Lemonade to surpass sales targets. Show less

Manalapan, New Jersey | Racine, Wisconsin

In this role, I presented the features and benefits of a mandolin slicer by conducting on-site demonstrations for shoppers in retail outlets and grocery stores throughout Southeast Wisconsin. Conducting up to 12 presentations daily for five days at each location, it was crucial to develop strong relationships with store management in order to secure prime locations and ensure adequate shopper traffic. Key Accomplishments:  Averaged 30% close rate for 60+ sales per day… Show more In this role, I presented the features and benefits of a mandolin slicer by conducting on-site demonstrations for shoppers in retail outlets and grocery stores throughout Southeast Wisconsin. Conducting up to 12 presentations daily for five days at each location, it was crucial to develop strong relationships with store management in order to secure prime locations and ensure adequate shopper traffic. Key Accomplishments:  Averaged 30% close rate for 60+ sales per day.  Developed streamlined presentation to quickly capture shopper attention with key product information. Show less

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Met with home owners to conduct in-home presentations for roofing, siding, and/or window replacement projects. Explored consumer needs and goals, created customized proposals and collaborated with clients throughout project to ensure satisfaction and secure referrals.Key Accomplishment:  Negotiated 20+ contracts to generate over $130K in revenues.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Recruited to launch a corporate expansion of marketing services to businesses in the Greater Milwaukee area. Worked independently to conduct extensive market research, develop a prospect database, track new clients, and expand local social media marketing efforts. Met with prospective client businesses, evaluated needs, and developed customized marketing strategies. Key Accomplishments:  Created region-specific PowerPoint presentation supporting initial-contact marketing… Show more Recruited to launch a corporate expansion of marketing services to businesses in the Greater Milwaukee area. Worked independently to conduct extensive market research, develop a prospect database, track new clients, and expand local social media marketing efforts. Met with prospective client businesses, evaluated needs, and developed customized marketing strategies. Key Accomplishments:  Created region-specific PowerPoint presentation supporting initial-contact marketing efforts. Secured five new clients within three months generating more than $30K in revenues. Show less

Middleton, Wi

As a product trainer, I collaborated with five area home-improvement retailers to coordinate sessions for their sales and management teams to enhance product features and benefits knowledge of company products and introduce product line additions. I developed a curriculum of sales techniques combined with product knowledge for one-day seminars.Key Accomplishments:  Increased staff product knowledge of less-recognized company products drove increased sales. Recorded 2009… Show more As a product trainer, I collaborated with five area home-improvement retailers to coordinate sessions for their sales and management teams to enhance product features and benefits knowledge of company products and introduce product line additions. I developed a curriculum of sales techniques combined with product knowledge for one-day seminars.Key Accomplishments:  Increased staff product knowledge of less-recognized company products drove increased sales. Recorded 2009 increase of 7% in unfavorable economic environment. Administered $3M sales and service pipeline. Show less

Coordinated the order, delivery and placement of product for new retail stores. Established and maintained relationships with high turnover retail store staff and management. Exceeded sales quota set by factory representatives for 2003 by 12%. Trained retail staff and management on product features and selling techniques at 27 established Home Depot stores. Collected and interpreted sales data and competitive information using in store reports and a PDA. Honored with Extra… Show more Coordinated the order, delivery and placement of product for new retail stores. Established and maintained relationships with high turnover retail store staff and management. Exceeded sales quota set by factory representatives for 2003 by 12%. Trained retail staff and management on product features and selling techniques at 27 established Home Depot stores. Collected and interpreted sales data and competitive information using in store reports and a PDA. Honored with Extra Mile Award for sales excellence. Show less

Developed original exams and quizzes to evaluate student retention and comprehension. Evaluated student performance based on test scores and participation. Conducted Parent-Teacher conferences. Devised and taught daily lesson plans based on established core curriculum.