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Driven, focused, and knowledgeable Strategic Leader with 15+ years of experience and a proven ability to lead others and oversee daily sales operations within fast-paced environments. Experienced in managing key client accounts, completing sales/financial forecasting, diffusing escalated customer service situations, and coaching/training staff members. Highly adept in improving operational revenue in addition to maintaining strong communication with co-workers, staff, clients, and members of executive management.

Sales Management Client Pipeline Management Relationship Management Client Retention

Process Improvement Increasing Brand Awareness Sales/Financial Forecasting

Product Positioning & Pricing Territory Management Profit Growth/Margin Protection

  Contacted over 100 potential accounts which resulted in successfully growing a territory from $4.9 million in sales to over $5.4 million in 6 months

  Successfully increased sales by 43% in addition to obtaining more than 100 new retail clients within 3 years

  Tasked with managing sales and service activities for a region with over $10 million in sales along with acting as the only Sales Manager to report directly to the CEO

  Directed day to day sales operations within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity, sales revenue, and client retention levels

  Designed and implemented innovative sales strategies in addition to supervising a team of 10 Territory Managers located throughout the United States

  Scheduled and facilitated sales meetings, monitored financial metrics, tracked ongoing promotions, and diffused escalated client service situations

  Coordinated sales operations which required identifying potential clients, maintaining rapport with key accounts, and implementing innovative sales strategies

  Supervised a team of 6 Independent Sales Representatives and 2 Representative Agencies which handled both small retail and large, chain retail accounts

  Oversaw current marketing/promotions, monitoring financial metrics, liquidated stale inventory, and consistently expanded product awareness throughout the territory

  Successfully increased sales by 43% in addition to obtaining more than 100 new retail clients within 3 years

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  Managed sales operations within both the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States which required building sales channels, improving customer satisfaction, and improving the product s performance within the marketplace

  Supervised a team of Independent Sales Representatives which required providing individualized coaching and training along with handling employee relations issues

  Achieved 10% territory growth through the implementation of innovative sales strategies and utilization of exceptional communication abilities

  Led sales and customer acquisition efforts throughout a competitive territory located on the East Coast of the United States

  Contacted over 100 potential accounts which resulted in successfully growing the territory from $4.9 million in sales to over $5.4 million in 6 months

  Consistently met 12 month sales goals within a span of approximately 9 months, gained recognition for being at top-performer, and facilitated client product presentations

  Oversaw all sales activities within a territory valued at over $15 million located throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States

  Managed the organization s high-volume accounts, included the company s largest account, which required superior account management abilities

  Supervised a sales team which managed over 100 accounts, led product promotion and awareness campaigns, and coordinated over 50 sales events annually

  Maintained high productivity and client satisfaction levels within a period of significant organizational change which required consistent customer contact and follow-up

Additional Experience Includes: Ammunition Specialist, United States Army Reserves, 1989-1997

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity as (JOB TITLE) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a strong background in strategic leadership and sales management roles with experience in managing sales operations within competitive territories, designing innovative sales strategies, and supervising sales team members. In addition, I have strong experience in building positive relationships with both prospective and existing clients, monitoring financial metrics, and increasing brand awareness/engagement levels.

Some of my key accomplishments include:

  Growing a territory from $4.9 million in sales to over $5.4 million in 6 months

  Successfully increased sales by 43% in addition to obtaining more than 100 new retail clients within 3 years

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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