Sales Manager

Linda G. Lucchetti

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Waterbury, CT 06708

C: 347-***-****

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-Results-Oriented Sales and Business Planning Executive-

PROFILE

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build customer rapport and

maintain team morale.

. Retail: Merchandising, E-Commerce Development and Sales/Telesales,

P&L, and in-store presentation.

. Marketing: Brand management, consumer research and insights; and in-

store merchandising,

. Business Development: Business plan writing, sales management, and

customer relations.

. Core Skills: Supervision, administrative support, MS Office; Excel,

Word, Pro-forma Financials, Internet research.

EXPERIENCE

Verizon Wireless (2010-Present)

Telesales Representative

As a Verizon Wireless Telesales Representative, I describe the features,

advantages and benefits of products along with promotional offers.

Additional responsibilities include:

. Advise VZW customers in a manner enabling them to customize the

product to suit their needs.

. Persuade existing and potential customers to accept trial package

offers and expand existing calling plans.

. Generate orders and arrange for delivery and bills to be sent.

1-800 Mattress Corporation, (2004 to 2009)

Retail Sales Manager; Gallery Development

As a retail showroom manager for 1-800 Mattress, I was instrumental in

increasing average ticket sales by 30% via in-store and e-commerce using

cutting edge sales techniques based on a consultative approach.

Additionally, as Liaison for Sales, E-Commerce, Marketing, and Product

Development I coordinated initiatives designed to expand and support

Mattress Gallery dealers and grow overall market share.

. Developed and placed new POP promotion reversing a major sales decline

in the bedding accessories segment.

. Converted several previously unaffiliated furniture retailers to the

Mattress Gallery Program, generating new revenue in a cost-efficient

manner and without traditional overhead costs.

IRA Business Plan Funding (2007 to 2009)

Freelance Business Plan Writer

. Worked with clients in various industries to develop a well-formatted

business plan for investors.

. Conducted client interviews, market research, and feasibility studies

to prepare customized plans.

. Developed pro-forma financials to show the scope of profit and loss

over a five year period post funding.

EDUCATION

Textile Development & Marketing

A.A.S: GPA: 3:36, cum laude; Fashion Institute of Technology, NY, NY

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