• Managed direct branding accounts with Coca-Cola, Southern Company/Georgia Power, UPS, Home Depot, The Atlanta Braves, and The United Way.• Developed and managed relationships with key suppliers in the promotional product industry.• Developed, managed, and facilitated employee recognition programs both internally and externally.• Managed team of employees as well as internal sales contests and promotions.• Developed annual marketing plan and detail required budget to support corporate objectives.• Developed necessary elements to support the plan, utilizing corporate collateral, self promotions, direct mail or other materials.• Maintain contact throughout the on going customer life cycle, creating an increased customer experience as well as stabilizing customer retention.• Utilized customer-focused selling techniques to develop and maintain effective customer relationships in order to increase customer knowledge of Accolades products.• Developed and delivered custom tailored sales presentations based on customer needs.• Analyzed critical data to maintain knowledge of sales trends and cycles.• Organized activities, such as on and off site promotional product tutorials that successfully increased market share and “brand” awareness, regarding the power of promotional products and their impact on different industries.• Managed annual marketing budget to optimize return on investment in order to increase territory sales. • Prepare quotes, presentations, and ideas to clients and potential clients; work cross functionally and in conjunction with Merchandise Coordinator, President, and Marketing Support Coordinator.• Maintain supplier relationships and stay abreast to industry trends by attending trade shows, seminars, webinars, rep meetings, etc; and share trends with staff.

Since 1990, Accolades, Inc. has been working with companies to help them communicate clear messages about their companies, events, programs, product launches, contests, etc.As a branding agency that specializes in upscale premiums and incentives, Accolades, Inc. has access to an unlimited array of apparel, gifts, writing instruments, awards, fine crystal, electronics, desktop accessories and tradeshows. However, we go beyond what other firms do by adding true creative input and work as an extension of your marketing department.You know that the more times your customers see your message, the more they will remember it. This translates into higher return on investment for you. Next time you need to launch a new program, product, or promotion why not let Accolades, Inc. help you send a powerful, creative message that accurately reflects your brand?At Accolades, Inc., we succeed when we make you look better!www.accolades-inc.com