Michael Edelman Email & Phone Number

I am directly responsible for the development of my personal sales. As a road worrier, I'm still knocking on doors with the goal to quote as many corrugated boxes and warehouse, shipping and janitorial supplies.

As an independent sales agent targeting key accounts, we look for lines to represent that fill the needs of our buyers. ME for U targets markets such as confectionary, gift, toy and stationery. We are always open to reviewing new lines and eager to discuss any opportunity.

Directly responsible for maintaining, building and opening new key accounts Existing key accounts: Century 21, Promotions Unlimited, Fortunoff, Kings Supermarket, Dylan’s Candy Bar, Beall’s Dept. Store, Wakefern New accounts: H.E.B., Krogers, Gordmans, A&P Supermarket, Swoozies, Food Emporium, King Soopers, Ralphs, L.T.D., Giant Foods, Brookshire Grocers, Annie Sez, Marriot Int. Barnes & Noble, Burlington Coat Factory, The Breakers, Tavern On The Green, AWI Annual sales increases: '07-'08 @ 73% '08-'09 @ 23% Implemented a national sales force in both the Food and Gift market segments Worked with product development to increase product offering (Seasonal and Everyday)

Responsible for all national sales Managed independent sales force (Training and assisting)Directly responsible for a number of key house accounts Personal achievements: Increased existing key account business by nearly 40% Ross Stores, Current Inc. Century 21, The Bon Ton AWI, Redner’s Market Targeted and successfully built relationships with new accounts Ace Hardware, HSN, Annie Sez, Mandee Shop, Afaze Wegmans Food Market, Bear Creek, dd’s Discount

Directly responsible for sales and service to key accountsManaged house accounts in territory while achieving 15% annual sales increasesManaged key account sales force to see a 12% annual increase in sales

Started an independent sales agency targeting mail order and key accountsProcured lines to meet and exceed customer needs Responsible for all mail order sales while maintaining strong relationshipsManaged and advised sales force of 6 targeting key accounts

Responsible for signing on manufacturers for the company online marketplaceResponsible for selling company technology platform for transactional web-siteUtilized network sales automation system to manage accounts

Directly responsible for all catalog sales and annual increasesEmployed unique cold calling techniques to increase customer base 1993 - Lifetime Achievement Award - Highest Percent Increase 1994 - Lifetime Achievement Award - Highest Percent Increase 1997 - Lifetime Achievement Award - Key Account Extraordinaire Also received a number of manufacturers’ annual awards

Aggresively increased customer base by 15%Continuously met quota by 80% or aboveSuccessfully built relationships with existing and new divisional buyersCompleted company's extensive medical training programKept abreast of industry news

Ba, Marketing/Management

Activities and Societies: Outdoors club, Martial Arts club, Semper Fi Association/ROTC.

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