VIRGINIA A. ISRAEL
Henderson
Nv.89052
Tel: 702-***-****
Email: ********@***.***
OBJECTIVE
A career-directed position in Sales in the consumer or
commercial products market.
Successful sales professional qualified by 25 years of
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achievements.
WORK HISTORY
Jul 1998 Retail Sales Associate
to Salvatore Ferragamo
Aug 2009 Las Vegas, Nv.
Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of customer
awareness and contact at all times on the selling floor in order
to achieve sales goals. Introduce and sell all merchandise with
a high standard of personal technique and product knowledge in
accordance with training and company policies. Communicate to
the customer the quality and benefits of all company products.
Utilize Ferragamo sales techniques for maximum return and
customer satisfaction.
Jan 1996 Retail Sales Associate
to Bally Of Switzerland
Jul 1998 Las Vegas, Nv.
Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of customer
awareness and contract at all times on the selling floor in order
to achieve sales goals per budgetary requirements. Introduce
and sell shoes and accessories, aftercare products with a high
standard of personnel technique and product knowledge in
accordance with training and company policies. Communicate to
the customer the quality benefits of all company products.
Utilize Bally sales techniques for maximum return and customer
satisfaction.
Mar 1987 Key Account Manager
to John h. Voelker Company
Dec 1996 Columbus, Ohio
Responsible for business development and maximizing profit
potential with major accounts including Big Bear, Kroger, Super
Foods and I&K Distributors, for regional food broker. Personally
accountable for promotions of McCormick/Schilling product lines.
Coordinated new product introductions, promotional allowances
for price reductions and suggested retail pricing and advertising
strategies. Significant achievements penetrating both key
accounts and independents and securing commitments to
exclusively carry McCormick/Schilling brands.
Feb 1984 Sales Representative
to McCormick/Schilling Co. Inc.
Mar 1987 Hunt Valley, Md.
Responsible for representing manufacturer in marketing full line
of spices, extracts, and packaged seasoning mixes to grocery
retailers in Ohio territory. Significant background in new
business development, customer needs analysis, product
presentations, merchandising techniques, suggestive/strategic
selling, servicing accounts and problem resolution. Obtained
certification as Account Manager.
EDUCATION
Oklahoma University
Bachelor of Science curriculum