Christopher Dyer
chris_dyer*@ yahoo.com
yahoo.
SALES & ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Highly motivated, persistent sales professional with demonstrated ability
in establishing rapport, building relationships, effective listening, and
closing sales.
. Successfully manage time and territory through effective organization,
planning, and follow-through.
. Loyal employee who adheres to organization's procedures.
. Strong written and verbal communication skills; persuasive.
. Detail oriented and excellent memory.
. Second language: working knowledge of Spanish.
. Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Express;
Internet.
SALES EXPERIENCE
Local Tel Yellow Pages, Lawrence, MA March 1998 - December 2009
Account Executive
Cold called every retail business in five-town territory to sell
yellow pages advertisements, direct mail inserts, Internet
advertisements, web sites, and call tracking service that tracked
call volume. Designed and laid out advertisements to expand
clients' customer base. Prepared renewal accounts for existing
clients. Built long-term relationships based on trust. Trained new
account executives.
. Increased sales in 2009 by 15 to 20% over 2008.
. Received bonus for bringing new business to an existing
Worcester territory.
. In top 25% of sales representatives for selling Internet
advertising.
. Brought in $3,000 revenue in sales for call tracking service.
The Little Yellow Pages, Corona, CA May 1994 - March 1998
Account Executive
Hired as first salesperson at start-up yellow pages company, on
commission-only basis for first two years. Sold yellow pages
advertisements. Trained new account executives.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Class Inc., North Reading, MA 1988
Job Coach
Coached handicapped adults at job sites, teaching them skills
needed to become independently employed. Clients were successfully
placed to work independently at Kmart, Textron, Cedardale Athletic
Club, and the Internal Revenue Service.
Brook School Day Camp, North Andover, MA Summers 1979 - 1987
Tennis Teacher
Taught tennis to children ages 4 through 12.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
B.A., Double Major: English Writing and Spanish Languages
Captain of tennis team for four years. Top singles and doubles
player for four years.
KUK Baldwin Associates Sales Training