Sales Manager
Resume:
Andrew Chase Harris
Pass Christian, MS 39571
abk01i@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Highly motivated sales and management professional with a strong track
record of successful sales and account development and retention.
Strategic planner skilled at both short- and long-term goal setting.
Strong ability to accomplish objectives by focusing on essential
activities. Highly effective communication, interpersonal, and
relationship-building skills. Dedicated employee driven to attain both
personal success as well as the growth and success of my employer.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Key Account Relationship Management
Product/Program Introduction & Coordination
Marketing Presentations
Strategic Planning
Problem Prevention & Troubleshooting
Negotiation & Closing Techniques
Customer Relations
Account Management
Interdepartmental Coordination
EDUCATION
William Carey College, Gulfport, MS
Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences (08/09)
EMPLOYMENT
-Sales Manager
Aaron's Sales and Lease, Long Beach, MS- Sept.2007- Jan.2010
Was responsible for managing the sales, service, and delivery departments
for the largest sales and lease company in the United States; responsible
for training and overseeing all new hires within these departments.
Through strategic marketing and planning, close customer relations, and
personal account managing, my sales team and I were able to grow our
customer base by an average of 62 new customers per month.
Successfully developed new marketing and advertising strategies which
contributed to new customer growth.
Effectively managed several hundred accounts as well as fostered new and
existing relationships with multiple vendors and distributors.
-Retail Sales Associate/Assistant Manager
Nevada Bob's Golf Shop, Covington, La and Gulfport, MS. - March 2003 -
August 2007.
Marketed and sold golf clubs, accessories, and apparel for an upscale golf
retailer; Developed close and personal relationships with clients to ensure
customer loyalty and retention; Ensured the highest levels of customer
service and satisfaction.
Personally monitored receiving, check-in, and stocking of merchandise to
ensure accuracy.
Created window displays to attract customers into the store; assisted
store manager with merchandising and store layout to feature new items and
best-sellers.
Named Sales Associate of the Month several times and received numerous
client accolades; identified new market opportunities through strategic
research and successfully introduced new products to our marketing line.
-Guest Services Associate
Grand Bear Golf Club, Gulfport, MS Jan.1999 - March 2002 (worked full time
until Sept. 2000 and then only on weekends and on breaks from college).
Served as liaison between The Grand Casino Resort & Hotel and its guests
during their time at the golf club in order to provide our guests with the
highest level of personal service.
Developed and grew new and existing relationships with guests and provided
intimate, one-on-one personal service; nurtured associations with all
guests and provided exclusive, high-end services.
Handled interdepartmental coordination between multiple casino departments
and the golf course in order to facilitate our guests' requests and
requirements.
Supervised guest services staff; trained new departmental hires;
significantly improved overall performance of guest services department
while drastically reducing the rate of guest dissatisfaction.
Awarded Grand Casino Resort & Hotel Hospitality Employee of the Quarter
for the fall of 2001.
-Clinic/Office Assistant
Lakeshore Family Medical Clinic, Jackson, MS- July 2000- Jan. 2003.
Responsible for managing patient's charting, filing, scheduling, and
billing.
Assisted staff physicians and nurses with patient care.
Played integral role in the day-to-day functioning of the clinic.
PEROSNAL & PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES-
Available Upon Request.
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