JOHN MANKOWSKI
*** ******** ***** 608-***-****
Sun Prairie, WI 53590 *********@*****.***
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Objective
To obtain a position in regional sales that will allow me to apply my
working knowledge while growing with a solid, forward-looking company.
Summary
Experienced Salesperson with core knowledge in distribution, improving
processes, supervision, sales growth, and customer development.
Experience
Project Coordinator, Gustave A. Larson Company 2009 to
Present
. Define and propose solutions utilizing extensive knowledge of our
suite of products to exceed customer expectations
. Fluent in all aspects of inventory control management.
. Adjusting inventory based upon trend analysis
. Evaluate cost efficiency of stocked product
. Established rapport with external vendors through promotional
sales campaigns
. Sold more than 100 units in a three-week period at double the
standard gross profit margin
Sales Representative, Gustave A. Larson Company 2006-
2009
. Managed and cultivated the south central Wisconsin and Northwestern
Illinois territory of over 75 clients
. Revenue growth of over $75,000 within a year for a key client
. Enhanced percent to goal performance year-over-year reaching
113% of goal in year three
. Increased client base by 25% from year one to year three
. Generated additional revenue of $50,000 through cross selling
for existing customers within a year
. Pioneered the introduction of a new product within the company
. Originally proposed to new product committee by vendor
representative
. Initiated a pilot program with vendor representative to
establish market viability
. As a result, the pilot program was a success. Product is now
marketed in 49 locations with expected yearly revenues of
$500,000.
Customer Sales Representative, Gustave A. Larson Company 2004-2006
. Expanded existing client product suite through up-selling
. Responsible for quoting jobs for new and existing business
. Weekly cold calls to targeted accounts
. Marketing bi-weekly specials
. Integral in building customer relations
. Performed client-specific training on B2B site for over 50
accounts
. Presented onsite for larger accounts on both B2B site as well
as the Trane/American Standard parts programs
Truck Driver, Gustave A. Larson Company 1999-2004
. Establish rapport with customer base to identify cross-selling
opportunity.
. Responsible for collection of unused product and sell -up
opportunities at subsequent sales calls
. Introduced and developed prospective sales lead through bi-weekly
sales flyers
. Delivered material to both jobsites and contractor shops
Certifications
. Commercial Drivers License class B with Hazardous Materials, Air
brakes and Tanker endorsements
. Customer service 2010 ServiceSkills.com
. How To Handle Irate Customers
. The Service Mentality
. Seven Keys To A Positive Mental Attitude
. Determining Caller Needs 1
. Proactive Customer Service
. 2008 Mitsubishi Training
. Lost Art Of Selling
. Pricing For Profit
. City Multi Training
. 2008 Wayne Atkins Seminar
. Small Business Development
. HARDI Institute
. Introduction To Heating
. Introduction to Cooling
. Basic Electricity
. Counterman Training
Education
1989 Cambridge High School Cambridge, WI
High School Diploma