Sonya Rush Email & Phone Number

Cornelius, Nc, Us

Cornelius, Nc, Us

•Specializing in corporate apparel, promotional items, and uniforms.•Focused on new business development and account management across North and South Carolina.•Acquired over 100 new customers within 5 years, generating over a $1,000,000 in gross sales with a gross margin of 38-42%•Overseeing apparel and implementing strategic initiatives to drive category growth.•Preparing job bids and negotiating pricing with both potential clients and vendors.•Drafting sales contracts for customer orders and managing the entire process from order placement to production and delivery.•Communicating product features and benefits to prospective customers.•Building executive-level relationships within key accounts.•Capable of effectively multitasking and completing complex projects under tight deadlines.•Highly organized and analytical, with strong verbal and written communication skills.•Managed a team of sales representatives and administrative assistants.•Utilized QuickBooks for managing accounts payable/receivable, profit and loss reports, invoicing, and creating purchase orders, while also handling monthly tax filings for the business.

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Cornelius, Nc

•Established, organized, and led promotional products sales team for Southeast Region. Responsible for hiring, training, and managing a team of 10+ territory salespersons.•Conduct research to identify and develop new territories, network effectively, and qualify potential customers by evaluating their needs, all while nurturing existing client relationships.•Built a profitable new business pipeline through direct customer outreach and marketing. Grew business from one customer to over 200 customers, reaching over $2M in top line revenue.•Maintained key accounts and relationships.•Collaborate with clients to create innovative marketing and branding strategies that align with their budgets and meet event deadlines through timely delivery.•Generate fresh concepts for logo wearables and team apparel tailored to customer needs based on industry trends, demand, and budget constraints.•Negotiate competitive net pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure attractive retail pricing for customers while preserving high profit margins for the company.•Recruited, trained and developed a qualified and successful sales team for the Southeast territory.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Cold calling for new customers, promotional apparel and products

Ba, Communications

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