Sales Manager / Sales Representative

  Accomplished professional with track record of success in driving sales and operations to maximize performance, with expertise in full-scope management of multi-million dollar annual revenue producers along with underperforming store turnarounds

  Recruited to manage 2-state region and have successfully driven substantial sales growth in highly-competitive merchant financial services sector; 2017-to date

  Ranked Top Performer in District; Lebco Industries

  Successfully turned around 3 underperforming stores in short time frame to generate high volume sales and profits; 2013-2015

  Led store to achieve 42% growth in sales volume; Home Zone

  Top 5 Sales Producer and Top 5 Gross Profit Earner; Morgan Pontiac

  Consistently ranked Top Sales Producer in monthly sales; Red River Motor Company

  Awarded Salesman of the Year within a year of joining company; 2006

  Expertly steer business operations ranging from sales, bidding/contracting, customer service, inventory control, and procurement to human resources, administrative, payroll, budgeting, and P&L; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

  Excel in defining, developing and executing strategies to generate new business, develop existing clients, penetrate target markets, and drive revenue growth; able to define and capitalize on opportunities as well as reach and influence key decision makers

  Dynamic communication, consultation, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal relation skills; able to productively interface with all business stakeholders spanning customers and suppliers through corporate/senior management and staff

  Results-driven, motivating leader equally effective in independent, management and collaborative teamwork roles; vast experience in hiring, training, developing, and directing staff

  Talent for adapting skills and mastering new knowledge illustrated by success in broad industries spanning furniture and automotive to grocery retail and property management

  Technology savvy; proficient in CRM systems/software

Area Sales Manager, Acima Credit-East TX/LA Region 2017-Present

  Successfully steer sales operations of 2-state region, with focus on generating new business while concurrently servicing and developing existing accounts; independently manage territory, strong self-management skills and 80% travel

  Expertly consult in, present and sell financial solutions providing merchants with opportunities to build business and maximize revenue production through no credit required buyer options

  Provide exceptional client service through extensive portal training and purchase of leases

Sales Representative, La-Z-Boy Furniture/Lebco Industries-Rockwell, TX 2015-2017

  Recruited to contribute industry expertise toward driving sales growth

  Rapidly achieved top performance among 110 district sales professionals by effectively consulting with customers, delivering customized sales presentations and persuasively closing sales as well as building loyal relationships through continual delivery of world-class service

Store Manager, Home Zone Furniture-Forney, TX 2013-2015

  Successfully managed full-scope operations of stores generating $4.5-$5M in annual revenue and employing as many as 15 staff; key leadership responsibilities spanned sales and customer service through inventory control, procurement and financial/P&L

  Specialized in spearheading turnarounds of underperforming stores, from building stronger sales teams and improving operational efficiency to driving sales growth and reducing costs to boost profits

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Sales Consultant/Sales Representative, Morgan Pontiac-Shreveport, LA 2010-2013

Sales Representative, Red River Motor Company-Bossier City, LA 2008-2010

  Sold both new and pre-owned automobiles as well as accessories to continually achieve and surpass aggressive quotas; included developing monthly sales projections; GM Certified

  Applied vast product knowledge toward educating customers in automobile functions and features

  Effectively maintained ongoing contact with customers and leads using CRM system; included both Internet-driven and phone communications

  Promptly responded to and resolved post-delivery product issues to ensure customer satisfaction

Co-Owner/Operator, Kajun Tyme Catering-Benton, LA 2007-2010

  Collaboratively managed operations of business catering to upscale clients and events of anywhere from 50-600 patrons; ranged from sales, business development and client relations through human resources, payroll, banking/deposits, and health, sanitation and safety standards compliance

  Strategically developed bids to ensure competitive edge in securing contracts and developing business while maximizing bottom-line profitability

  Efficiently managed events, from scheduling, logistics and food/supply deliveries through on-site set-up, food production, quality control, and supervision of as many as 14 staff

Sales and Leasing Consultant, Morgan Pontiac, Inc.-Shreveport, LA 2005-2008

  Launched sales career in highly-competitive new and pre-owned car sales market; rapidly earned top sales award and consistently met or exceeded sales quotas

BS, Business Administration

Northwestern State University-Natchitoches, LA

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity in Sales and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated, I offer a solid track record of success both as a Manager and Sales Representative, with numerous achievements in turning around and leading stores to reach top rankings as well as attaining recognitions as a top performer in personal sales. Over the course of my career I have effectively trained, developed and directed productive teams, defined and implemented targeted strategies to boost overall operational and financial performance and effectively identified and capitalized on opportunities to generate new business, develop existing business and maximize revenue production. Additionally, both in management and as an entrepreneur, I offer you valuable experience in steering full-scope business operations.

As an employee, you will find me to be a performance-driven leader and collaborative team player committed to supporting you in achieving and surpassing your goals. I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Kenneth C. Fredieu