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Sales Manager

Location:
Aurora, IL, 60503
Posted:
May 20, 2013

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La Toya A. Jackson

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

Aurora, IL 60503

Mobile 571-***-****

**************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE Seeking a full time position in sales

EDUCATION The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major: Marketing

WORK Michelin North America, February 2010 - Present

EXPERIENCE Account Manager, Chicago, Illinois

• Effectively represent Michelin, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal Tires to

increase sales of Passenger and Light Truck tires in support of the

Michelin distribution strategy

• Account Manager for over 150 tire dealers including Independent

dealers, Wholesale Distributors, National Retailers, & Clubs, and

Commercial Distributors. Accountable for approximately $32,000,000

in annual sales

• Increased the number of retail point of sale locations by signing 6

New Michelin Authorized Dealers in just three months throughout

Indiana and Michigan.

• Successfully sold 28,809 Michelin brand units to tire dealers

achieving a goal of 105% versus a goal of 27,343 Michelin brand units

in 3 months.

• Successfully sold 33,318 Michelin & BFGoodrich units to tire dealers

achieving a goal of 113%

Area Sales Manager, Washington DC Metro area

• Accountable for approximately $10,000,000 in annual sales,

Accounts included Independent Tire dealers, Direct Dealers &

Wholesale Distributors

• Completed a market analysis to determine the strengths,

weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing independent and direct

tire dealers in my territory; Develop a mutually agreed-upon business

plan and product screen for key customers using the business plan

product screen

• Assisted dealers in achieving the business objectives and priorities

through proper implementation of distribution, training, promotions

and pricing/competitive strategies.

• Provided training to customers to achieve business objectives

• Ensured implementation of all promotions at each point of sale

location

• Increased the total volume for independent tire dealer by 33.2% in

one year

MICHELIN

ACHIEVEMENT

• Participated in the US Venture Auto Force Distributor Trade Show in

Wisconsin

• Participated in the Virginia Automotive Association Convention &

Trade shows (2x)

• Participated in Rice Tire Vendor Fair & Trade Show (VA) /Trained 100

employees

• Chosen as a host for two day field experience for newly hired Area

Sales Managers

• Peer Coach & Mentor for 7 New Michelin Area Sales Managers; trained

employees on product, how to develop product screens for dealers,

how to maximize sales etc.

• Promotion to Account Manager in Chicago-South Bend territory in

January 2013

Goldberg Companies, INC, Leasing Consultant

Warrensville Heights, Ohio, August 2009-February 2010

• Responsible for marketing and leasing apartments at Granada

Gardens in Warrensville Heights, Ohio in accordance with GCI

Management’s Leasing policies & procedures to increase sales

• Maintained constant awareness of the competition and market

conditions that affect the leasing of the apartments

• Prepared Leases, welcome packets, and move-in conditions reports in

a timely manner; diligently screened and processed all applications;

Ran credit and background checks for all applicants, tracked all

prospect referrals, walk in’s and all phone inquiries; inspected

apartments for appropriate “show” condition every morning

Philip Morris USA, Territory Sales Manager

Cleveland, Ohio: February 2006-August 2008

• Personally accountable for the results of 170 retail accounts in the

greater Cleveland area with approximately $10 million in annual sales

• Grew Philip Morris Share of market from 30% to 33% despite

challenging territory

• Individually increased number of contract signings in my territory

from 42% to 61.4%

• Successfully sold new brands Marlboro Smooth into 165 retail

accounts achieving 96.36% distribution; Also successfully sold in new

brands Marlboro Smooth 100, Marlboro Virginia Blend King box and

Marlboro Virginia Blend 100 Box into 165 retail accounts exceeding

distinct goals by 10%

• Gained more distribution than 13 (of 23) other sales managers with

PM share greater than 33%

PHILIP MORRIS

ACHIEVEMENT

• Winner 2008 “Leadership Frontier Bronze Boots Award” for John Middleton,

Inc. Acquisition

• Elected to represent District 73 as a member of the 2008 Section Leadership

Frontier Award Committee

• Coordinator for NAM (News America Merchandisers)-responsibilities included

providing direction, routing schedules for 4 merchandisers & provided resources to implement

of the In Store Mission at retail

National City Bank, Retail Development Management Trainee

Cleveland, Ohio, January 2005-January 2006

• Assisted in all aspects of retail banking by providing exceptional

customer service, managed day to day office operations, trained new

sales people, developed promotional material for bank sponsored

community events and promotions as well as designed and

delivered sales presentations for the Bank at Program

• Individually grew existing customer base by an average of 50 new

accounts monthly through fundamental sales practices such as client

profile, cross selling, networking, teleconsulting & referrals

• Collectively exceeded deposit product goal by 130%, core deposit

goals by 150%, lending goals by 110% and credit card goal by 150%

and grew sales by $8 million in just 1 month

NATIONAL CITY

ACHIEVEMENT

• Opened 70 New Accounts at one “Bank at Work Program” for the employees

of Cleveland Heights University Heights City School District

• Organized National City Bank Senior Day which produced over 200 leads &

20 accounts

• Planned National City Bank’s sponsorship of the Brush High School Key Club

in the Relay for Life Cancer Survivors Event & participated in the event which raised over

$60,000.

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