Matthew Davis Email & Phone Number

• As the Sales Manager for the Southeast Divison for a national propane supplier, responsible for covering territories of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virigina, and West Virginia.
• Strategically generate new business leads, retain key corporate accounts, and organically grow new business.
• Acknowledged for 90% of all closed sales originating from self-generated leads.
• Responsible for a 97% retention ratio for all new accounts gained.
• Accountable for management of a business portfolio in excess of $5M, including the growth of a new business portfolio with over $3M in gross.
• Recognized for identifying key growth areas, leading to the opening of a new service unit in Tri Cities, Tenn., area.

• As the Branch Manager for the Spartanburg, S.C., location, responsible for the management of a fleet of over 200 cars and sales staff of six employees.
• Accountable for all training, development, and coaching of sales staff, as well as their Profit & Loss (P&L) margin.
• Recognized for increasing corporate rental growth by 67%, increasing profits by 35%, and reducing operating costs by 10%.
• Achieved the second highest customer service score ever in South Carolina, with 95% of entire customer service base reporting “Completely Satisfied” over the course of a 3-month period.
• Received Triple Crown Award, which recognizes excellence in customer service, awarded to the top branch in each region.
• Accomplished an average of $100 per unit monthly in optional products sales for FY10, FY10 and FY12.

• As the Senior Programmer for the City of Hickory, N.C., responsible for day-to-day operations, programming, and planning of the new Highland Recreation and Fitness Center, which opened in December 2003.
• Directly supervised and managed a staff of 12 employees.
• Planned, organized, and implemented all events, programs, policies, and procedures for the $5M recreation center.
• Collaborated and reported directly to Recreation Supervisor, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, and Parks and Recreation Director.
• Conducted B2B sales calls with prospective sponsors for center.
• Planned and hosted special events, targeting area youth, seniors, and adults.

• As the Assistant General Manager of the Class A Affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, assisted the general manager with overall operations for the entire organization.
• Responsible for directly managing, coaching and training sales staff of 8 employees, as well as a game day staff of 25 employees.
• Acknowledged for exceeding sales expectations for 2001-2003 seasons and increasing group sales numbers by 25% year over year.
• Retained 100% of corporate sponsorships and increased group ticket revenues by 15% year over year.
• Management of sample designs over the past ten years for new strategic business development.
• Accountable for the training and development of all staff, including conducting of monthly performance reviews and providing necessary coaching.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Concentration in Marketing and Management

Education record