Sales Representative

MEGAN K. BISSET

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Sandy Hook, CT ****2

Phone: 203-***-**** Email: *******@*******.***

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 19 years of successful sales and customer service experience.

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills by increasing existing account

sales and cross-selling; all while providing top notch customer satisfaction.

• Motivated self starter, managed successful home based business with emphasis on lead

generating initiatives to create a new profitable sales territory.

• Team player who gets job done and exceeds company goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Direct Advantage Magazine

Hamden, CT

Advertising Account Executive 2007 – Current

Helped local businesses increase their customer base through effective direct mail marketing. Home-

based business, heavy telemarketing to prospective customers, overseeing sales process from initial

proposal, ad production, billing and collections; all while building relationships to increase territory

sales. Highest percentage of contracted sales in 100% cold calling environment.

• Developed entirely new territory with no existing customers to over 225 regular Advertisers.

• Generated $401,600 annually in revenue.

• Networking through Chamber of Commerce and Business Networking International.

The St. Petersburg Times Clearwater, FL

Advertising Account Executive 1990-2004

Responsible for developing effective marketing strategies for retail business through newspaper display

and internet advertising. Negotiated dollar volume contracts for multiple clients. Demonstrated strong

presentation skills one-on-one and in large groups. Selected by management for new product

development, training new sales reps and covering open territories.

• Utilized needs analysis selling to increase market share and build customer base by 20% -

2003.

• Managed territory of hospitals, medical practices, retailers, local governments, and service

related businesses to consistently generate annual revenues in excess of $1 Million Dollars –

1998-2004

• Awarded Company-wide Salesperson of the Year – 2002

• Selected for advanced training ProMax 2002, Top Gun – 2000

• Exceeded sales goals to earn salesperson of the month 10 out of 12 months – 2002

• Recognized as Top Revenue Producer – 1991, 1994, 1998, 2002

• Ranked top 5 sales reps for active accounts and new contracts – 1998, 2000, 2002

• Promoted to Outside Sales Representative – 1996

• Awarded Retail Telemarketing Salesperson of the Year – 1994

• Awarded Classified Telemarketing Salesperson of the Year – 1991

Tampa Bay Life Magazine Tampa, FL

Advertising Sales Representative 1989 -1990

Heavy telemarketing sales. Nationwide prospect list required effective written and verbal

communication.

• Promoted to Outside Sales Rep after 6 months.

• Achieved most number of cold calls 11 out of 12 months.

• Recognized for highest number of new advertisers 11 out of 12 months.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Sandy Hook Elementary S andy Hook, CT

Cultural Arts Chairman 2008 – Current

Design & implement the cultural arts program for 640 students K-4. This committee represents a total

annual budget of $15,000 and 65% of the PTA budget.

The Fraser Woods School Newtown, CT

PTA Solicitation Chairman 2006-2009

Solicitation for donations from families within the school community as well as local businesses

resulting in combined efforts of more than $125,000 each year.

Newtown Newcomers Newtown, CT

Vice President Membership

2006-2009

Oversee membership initiatives to increase community awareness. Organize and coordinate monthly

social opportunities for new and prospective members. Responsible for designing and printing

membership directory and club brochures.

EDUCATION

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

1984-1988

Bachelor of Science Degree

Major: Journalism

College of Journalism and Communications

SKILLS

• Microsoft Office Suite

• ACT Management Software

• Ad copy layout and design

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