yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

results-driven sales leader eager to apply dynamic business development, account servicing and operations management toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing sales and profits.

profile

 

respected sales manager with distinguished 23-year career leading sales and marketing operations. gifted sales strategist and tactician, recognized for driving revenues through innovative and focused marketing campaigns. consistently earned top ranks in sales performance in every position held by bringing revenues, profits and market share to new heights. extensive expertise in client needs analysis with a consultative approach to customer service operations. dynamic leader with repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional teams in driving record-setting sales operations. expert presenter, negotiator and manager; able to forge solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. experienced in persuasive communication; expressing ideas in ways that lead clients to understand sales presentations. demonstrate strong abilities in handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced professional environment.

 

selected accomplishments

 

top seller for the trend midweek in 2001

as manager, drove sales team to sell the most revenue over quota in 2004

trained and mentored sales representative throughout the united states

successfully sold more advertising than any other representative, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, and 1994

 

professional experience

 

sales manager/account executive the big magazine                                                                         2005-2010

• apply dynamic leadership skills toward successfully recruiting, training and directing a high-performance outside sales and inside telemarketing team.
• effectively identify key client needs and design individualized solutions to ensure client satisfaction.
• successfully steered sales operations to generate high volume growth and revenue on behalf of company.

 

sales manager the trend midweek                                                                                                      2003-2005

• effectively trained and directed sales staff and actively collaborated in operational functions such as motivational sales training, evaluating performance and providing guidance/mentoring.
• drove innovative and creative sales strategies to consistently exceed sales revenue goals.

 

account executive the trend midweek                                                                                                2000-2003

• responsible for developing, servicing and managing extensive geographical territory, effective generated more revenue over quota than any other representative in 2001.

 

major accounts manager greater philadelphia newspapers                                                           1997-2000

• actively negotiated contracts with numerous large retailers across the country, including penney s, kmart and dick s sporting goods.
• successfully guarded the interests of three separate newspapers, while maximizing agreements and profits for the group. 

 

account representative bucks county courier times                                                                       1987-1997

• spearheaded the development of multiple territories consisting of both retail and classified accounts, top seller of advertising from 1988-1994.

 

professional education & skills

 

bachelor of arts in marketing and communications cum laude st. thomas university                             1987

 

technically proficient in excel, word, powerpoint, outlook, proprietary accounting, and ad tracking programs.