David R. Leech
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SALES MANAGEMENT / SALES REPRESENTATION
Sales Leadership / Marketing Strategies / Account Partnership Development
/ Budgeting / Staff Management / Customer Service / Sales Education / Goal
Oriented / Team Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AFLAC June 2001-Present
Columbus, GA
Independent Sales Agent
Individually responsible for prospecting, cold-calling, and establishing
accounts
Produce and generate business without any direct supervision or
management
Skilled and proficient in the renowned SMARTAPP enrollment process
Consistently meet sales goals and incentive bonuses
Educate customer's employees on insurance products through group or
individual meetings
DAVIS-DYAR SUPPLY, INC. December 1998-March 2001
Opelika, AL
General Manager
Excelled in the coordination of daily operations of the business
Conducted all employee hiring, educating, reviewing,and other personnel
decisions
Developed and implemented new marketing concepts to increase company
revenue and exposure
Maintained exceptional rapport with all customers to ensure their needs
are met in a timely manner
Monitored and motivated sales representatives to achieve personal and
company goals
Promoted company vision and culture in order to expand business while
sustaining a teamwork environment
Managed staff of 25 and reported directly to the owner
Progress Lighting October 1984-December 1998
Spartanburg, S.C.
Sales Representative
Managed an established sales territory as well as developed new accounts
Made sales calls to building professionals to generate product demand
for distribution
Developed budget and strategic planning within territory including
maintaining Territory Operating Procedure System (TOPS)
Excelled in all areas of customer service, including new product
introduction, inventory control, training, and merchandising
Performed and operated above sales quotas of $1 million
Consistently received outstanding reviews on sales to budget and overall
job performance