BRADLEY E. KERR
***** ****** **** 714-***-****
Huntington Beach, California 92647 ablt45@r.postjobfree.com
Dear Prospective Employer:
Please accept this letter as expressed interest in a position in Regional
Sales with your organization. My r sum is enclosed for your review and
consideration.
I have excellent qualifications to bring to this position, including 20
years of highly effective experience in customer service, including 8 years
of successful background in sales. I offer many proven abilities that I
believe qualify me to be a significant asset to your organization
including:
( Exceptional sales abilities. Utilizing all aspects of the sales
process, I successfully increased sales over 400% within 3 years
for the #1 leader in the US for their market segment and
received Regional Growth Award - 2 years.
( Solid communication and negotiating abilities with proficiency
in accessing top officers of target companies including
Presidents, CEOs, CFOs, Directors, VPs and Purchasing Managers
to negotiate mutually strategic partnering relationships and
collaborate to attain both short- and long-range corporate
goals.
( Dynamic organizational abilities with a continuous commitment to
follow-through, professionalism and detail.
I look forward to discussing these and other qualifications I offer during
a personal interview at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Bradley E. Kerr
Enclosure
BRADLEY E. KERR
15392 Shasta Lane 714-***-****
Huntington Beach, California 92647 Cell: 714-***-****
ablt45@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in Regional Sales where my personal drive, skills,
education and experience can be effectively utilized.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
( 8 years of solid and successful background in sales, with over 24
years of effective customer service experience.
( In-depth knowledge and expertise using all phases of the sales cycle,
encompassing pre-sales strategizing, aggressive new account development,
consultive sales, relationship building, cold calling, lead development,
price negotiating, trade shows, networking, and constant follow-up to
close new business.
( Exceptional sales abilities. Increased sales over 400% in 3 years
through extensive territory coverage and successful conversion of
competitive business.
( Received Regional Growth Award (2 years) by executive management of
the nations largest manufacturer in their market segment.
( Outstanding organizational focus with attention to detail. Adept at
balancing multiple competing priorities simultaneously in high pressure,
fast-paced environments, while consistently meeting all time deadlines
and quality requirements.
( Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Developed and
delivered technical presentations to large groups of machinery end-
users, representing a wide range of cultures, personalities and business
levels.
( Highly industrious, goal oriented and self-motivated, with a proven
track record for a superior work ethic, dedication and integrity.
( Work well either independently or as an active team player.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006-Present W. Myers Company, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Sales/Territory Manager
< Responsible for multiple Manufacture Equipment Lines
including Scotsman.
< Dealt directly with the principals of equipment dealers as
Tri Mark Raygal, RW Smith, Tri Mark Robert Clark, Clay
Enterprises, Hatch Design, Webb Design, Caf Concepts and Chefs
Toys.
< Certificate of completion from Manitowoc Service School.
< Certified Chef Training from Rational USA
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2002-2006 ROTATION DYNAMICS, CHINO, CALIFORNIA
Sales/Territory Manager
( Responsible for the production of sales and profits
through prospecting and closing new accounts, combined with
comprehensive business relationship maintenance with existing
customers.
( Provided direct consultations to business owners,
production managers, pressroom foremen and various technical
and purchasing personnel concerning newly developed products
and other available emergent technologies.
( Successfully grew territory sales from $200,000 to
$800,000 through superior application of the entire sales
process.
( Awarded with several outstanding sales awards for
excellence in customer service performance and excellent
annual sales results.
2001-2002 BOTTCHER AMERICA, ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA
Sales/Territory Manager
( Assessed customers( needs and corporate vision, then
developed results-driven, profitable and mutually beneficial
sales solutions.
2000-2001 IMAGINE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT, LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA
Sales
( Successfully promoted and sold a wide range of printing
industry supplies, including plates, blankets and chemical
products.
1999-2000 PRINT MEDIA SERVICES, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Sales
( Responsible for selling commercial print products and
services.
1991-1999 CALSONIC MIURA GRAPHICS, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
First Pressman
( Operated and maintained a 7-color Mitsubishi press with
aqueous-UV coater.
( Oversaw quality assurance of all printed material and
interfaced daily with sales representatives and clients to
ensure highest levels of customer satisfaction and repeat
business.
1981-1991 ANDERSON LITHOGRAPH, COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA
Pressman/Feeder
( Supervised up to 3 team members.
EDUCATION
MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE, WALNUT, CALIFORNIA
Certificate of Completion: Fire Science
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SEMINARS
Graduate: American Management Association
Certification: ISO 9001
Journeyman Pressman Apprenticeship
COMPUTER SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP, Word, Excel & PowerPoint