Austin Edwards

**** ****** *****

Smyrna, Georgia 30080

404-***-**** acrhvv@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

National Account Manager, Granite Telecommunications, Atlanta, Georgia August 2013 - August 2015

Responsible for building and growing a consistent sales funnel and pipeline for a $1B nationwide telecommunications advanced data solutions provider.

Established relationships with C-Level executives at multi-location businesses to help reduce operating expenses and increase return on investment.

Traveled weekly throughout my territory to present solutions to the decision makers.

Built a personal book of business to over $600,000 in annual revenue.

Constantly prospected new companies to pursue, and used a mixture of aggressive cold calling, social media, and strategic email campaigns to reach decision makers.

Actively involved in sustaining relationships with existing customers, processing new orders, reviewing inventory, and cross selling additional products and services.

Consistently hit monthly quota, was recognized as Top National Sales Rep multiple times, promoted to Senior Account Manager and qualified for the company rewards trip to Naples, Florida in 2014. Licensed Sales Producer, Allstate Insurance Company, Atlanta, Georgia June 2010 - July 2013

Worked individually and in a team environment selling Property and Casualty insurance throughout the state of Georgia at the Lattanze Allstate Agency.

Generated new accounts through my personal network, targeted marketing campaigns, heavy cross selling, and purchased lead lists.

Ranked first or second in the number of new policies issued in the majority of the months employed, and won numerous sales contests for both the agency and Allstate corporately.

Responsible for all aspects of customer service for the agency, including coverage reviews, claims handling, processing policy endorsements, property inspections, and maximizing discounts. Manager, Mellow Mushroom Restaurant, Atlanta, Georgia July 2008 - August 2010

Assisted in the hiring and training of new employees, oversaw close to twenty employees on a daily basis, and took a lead role in local marketing activity, while serving in one of the busiest locations within the company.

Managed daily inventory, handled accounts with our distributors, and ensured customer satisfaction. EDUCATION

The University Georgia, Athens, Georgia May 2009

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Major in Advertising, Minor in Sociology