Successful sales leadership in startup and territory expansion situations. Responsible for managing and visiting all customer accounts in IL. IN. IA. MI. OH. and WI. Expansion efforts, customer training and cold calling. Conducted new employee customer training and orientation on product and computer systems for key accounts. Maintained product displays in stores. Areas of expertise Account Management Business Development Leadership / Training Customer Base Expansion Territory Sales Management Market Share Expansion Product Training and Placement Trade Shows Sales and Contact Reports Cold Calling OEM B2B Sales

Successful sales leadership in startup and territory expansion situations. Responsible for managing and visiting all customer accounts in WI, IA, MO and IL. Increased sales in MO market by 81% through market share expansion efforts, customer training and cold calling. Conducted new employee customer training and orientation on product and computer systems for key accounts. Maintained product displays in stores. Areas of expertise Account Management Business Development Leadership / Training Customer Base Expansion Territory Sales Management Market Share Expansion Product Training and Placement Trade Shows Sales and Contact Reports Cold Calling OEM B2B Sales

Responsible for all daily store operations, opening / closing, purchasing agent for carpet, laminate, ceramic tile and hardwood flooring. Kept current on all new products and trained staff on all new and existing products. Primary interface with sales reps from OEMS. Assisted in tile import selections for the showroom. Operated forklift in warehouse. Patrick King Resume pg 2

Responsible for all daily store operations, opening / closing, purchasing agent for carpet, laminate, ceramic tile and hardwood flooring. Kept current on all new products and trained staff on all new and existing products. Primary interface with sales reps from OEMS. Pricing showroom for all flooring goods. Operated forklift in warehouse.

Cold Call prospective clients, in person, via telephone, e-mail and the web. Demonstrated copiers, fax machines, laser printers and computer networks to potential and new clients. Managed service technicians with troubleshooting and machine maintenance. Participated in ongoing training in preventative maintenance and new equipment. Operated forklift in warehouse.

Sold Carpeting, Laminate, Sheet Vinyl, Ceramic tiles and Hardwood Floors. Scheduled flooring installations Conducted "How To " Clinics for the public. Certified forklift driver on all lifts.