Sales Manager

Craig R. Karnes

*** *. *********

Springfield MO 65807

Cell 417-***-**** and 1-417-***-****

abk24b@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Sales position that will utilize my experience, skill sets and education.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Account Executive-KOLR-10/Ozarks First, Springfield Mo, May 2009-Current

• Opened new advertising accounts for TV (CBS/FOX) and the Internet

• Made cold calls daily and used precise/clear communication to close deals

• Managed all accounts and developed effective ad campaigns for customers

• Helped sales force exceed goals each quarter

Sales Manager- Zinda Products, Montreal Canada Dec, 2005- March 2009

• Responsible for Mid-West Retail and Foodservice Sales.

• Managed accounts and followed-up with distributors, brokers, and retailers.

• Developed marketing & sales presentations, promotions, financial budgets, and strategies to enter

the US market.

Account Representative - CA Fortune Company, Chicago, IL July 2004-Dec, 2005

• Sold and merchandised gourmet food products in the Midwest region of the United States.

Responsibilities included Kehe Foods in Chicago, IL, Ramey’s Supermarkets (Price Cutter) in

Springfield, MO and Dillon’s Supermarkets in Wichita, KS.

• Followed-up with account managers on market conditions, vendor updates and retail food sets.

• Worked with manufacturers on special promotions to enhance sales.

Sales Manager - Club Nutrition and Fitness, Springfield, MO 2003-2004

• Managed and trained Sales Representatives.

• Responsible for achieving monthly goals and objectives that included club and personal sales

growth.

• Number one sales manager in company history and consistently exceeded monthly sales goals.

EDUCATION

Missouri State University - Springfield, MO.

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management/ Administration December of 2005

Plymouth State University - Plymouth, NH.

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management/ Administration Transferred 2003

SKILLS

Computer

• Experienced in Word, Excel, Access, FrontPage, and PowerPoint

Communication and Interpersonal

• Enjoy working with details and completing assignments successfully

• Outstanding people skills as evidenced by my successes in sales, my volunteer work and my

internship.

CLUBS

Distributive Education Clubs of America (High School Business Program)

Zeta Delta Phi Service Fraternity, Missouri State University

Boys and Girls Club Team Leader and Basketball Coach, Springfield MO

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