Sales Manager

SAHM ASSAN

**** * ******** ** ( Fresno, CA *****

Cellular: 714-***-**** ( E-mail: *********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Significant experience and a record of accomplishments provide excellent

qualifications in SALES/ MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, TRAINING and SALES

MANAGEMENT. A pro-active and assertive sales specialist who welcomes a

broad scope of responsibilities and the opportunity to increase sales and

profits. Command outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Aggressively prospect and generate new accounts.

Very resourceful and adaptable. Motivated and enthusiastic towards

customers and co-workers. Exhibit a flexible attitude and perform

successfully independently or as part of a cooperative team effort.

Expertise in creating strategic long term plans, providing the company a

vision, resulting in rapid profitability and growth. Built companies from

initial planning to wide-scale high volume entities.

Key Strengths Include:

. Proven track record of success in expanding sales and profit

margins.

. Specialize in developing and enhancing long-term client

relationships.

. Outstanding sales closing abilities.

. Thorough commitment to continuous professional growth.

. Possess exemplary presentation skills to both large and small

groups.

. Experienced in training outside sales people/brokers.

. Utilize a hands-on management style, creating an environment in

which others grow and prosper.

. History of achievement, reliability and integrity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

E BUSINESS MANAGER ( Fresno Lexus - Fresno, CA

Oversee top-performing sales consultants, while simultaneously

managing a personal pipeline of business. Marketing to brokers

throughout the Central Valley. Identify and develop new sales

opportunities through cold-calling, direct mail, referral

networking and in-person visits. Create and maintain business

relationships with both wholesale and retail accounts. (2011 to

present)

. Specialize in E Commerce Business.

. Conduct training courses for Sales Agents using Marketing

Tools.

. Responsible for website design and Internet Marketing

campaigns.

. Selected for Sales Excellence Training

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER/REP ( Park Place Lexus/So County Lexus -

Mission Viejo, CA

Oversee top-performing sales consultants, while simultaneously

managing a personal pipeline of business. Marketing to brokers

throughout Southern California. Identify and develop new sales

opportunities through cold-calling, direct mail, referral

networking and in-person visits. Create and maintain business

relationships with both wholesale and retail accounts. (2008 to

2011)

. Responsible for all individual marketing campaigns(Direct

Mail, Internet, Telemarket)

. Consistently in top 10% in Appointments and Units sold per

month.

. Sales up 20% from previous years.

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Sahm Assan

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

SENIOR SALES AGENT/SALES MANAGER ( Millennia Corporation - Irvine, CA

Generated sales both to businesses (brokers) and to individuals.

Interviewed, hired, trained and managed a team of 12. Worked

closely with department heads to expedite, develop and streamline

processes, policies and procedures. Monitored staff and set-up

incentive programs/bonus structure to retain top producing

personnel. Trained new agents on a variety of products and

guidelines. Assisted with developing new instructional materials

for new agents. (2005 to 2007)

. Awarded President's Club for top-grossing fees and/or units

for every quarter in 2005 and 2006.

. Named to Million Dollar Club, September 2006.

. Ranked 1st out of more than 200 agents in unit sales in 2005.

. Held company record for highest grossing fees in 2005 and

2006.

JUNIOR SALES AGENT ( Millennia Corporation - Irvine, CA

Fielded high volume of incoming calls and conducted in-depth

assessments to determine specific client needs. Presented

various options to clients and closed sales. Trained new

telephone initiators on multiple tasks involving professional

sales skills and system operation. (2005 to 2005)

. Singled out as #1 producer for four out of six quarters.

. Voted Rookie of the Year

. Highest grossing Junior sales agent in 2003 and 2004

. Held training seminars for new junior agents.

SECONDARY MARKETING SPECIALIST ( Millennia Corporation - Irvine, CA

Marketed packaged loans on the secondary markets to investors

such as large banks and finance companies. Administered a

pipeline of funded loans worth $30 million, with an average of 2

basis points gain on sale. Conducted compliance training for

both sales and operations departments which included teaching

underwriters in implementing strict guidelines for loan approval.

(2004 to 2005)

. Negotiated pricing with companies such as Wells Fargo,

Countrywide, and GMAC.

. Established and built up infrastructure for Millennia Mortgage

Wholesale Department.

. Responsible for liquidating $40 million on the secondary

market monthly.

Previous Experience Includes:

TRAINER/SERVER ( Mimi's Cafe - Yorba Linda, CA

SALE MANAGER ( Andishe Inc - Tustin, CA

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Degree/Marketing ( Ashford University - Clinton,IA

Zig Zigler Seminar - Anaheim, CA

Sales and Goals Mastery Seminar & Power of Influence Seminar - Anthony

Robbins - Irvine, CA

Computer Skills: Apple/Mac ( Windows ( Outlook ( Word (

Excel

PowerPoint ( Access ( Explorer ( Calyx Point ( Pyramis (

Custom Systems

Open to Travel/Relocation

Fluent in Farsi

REFERENCES: Available upon Request COMPENSATION: Open to Negotiation

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