Shaun Cody
*** ********** **** ( Simpsonville, SC 29681
abm2gl@r.postjobfree.com 864-***-****
Sales Professional Profile
Business Development ( Relationship Management ( Revenue
Generation
Accomplished, results-driven Sales Professional with a proven ability to
formulate and implement successful sales and business-development programs.
Demonstrated capacity to bring an uncompromising approach to client
satisfaction, improve operational processes, and attain major company sales
goals and performance targets. Exceptional communicator with a talent for
developing lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with clients and
business partners at all levels.
CORE COMPETENCIES
BUSINESS EXPANSION PLANS Client Relations Goal Attainment
Sales Growth and Generation Sales Support Team Leadership
Campaign Development Mentoring & Coaching
Major Account Management
Professional Experience
PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES- GREER, SC
01/2008 - PRESENT
Account Executive/ Outside Sales.
Generate sales of company services through territory development, cold
calling, marketing, relationship development and account management, with
responsibility for meeting company performance targets. Also responsible
for negotiating and building relationships with Suppliers in order to
provide specialty services that key accounts are looking for. Coordinate
with accounts to develop programs to reduce overall freight cost as well as
maintain or increase service levels.
> Closed 2 of the largest account across all pilot franchises within the
first year of employment.
> Received recognition for top 10% sales performance for new account
representatives and nomination for Rookie of the year.
> Developed a Sales territory that was producing $0 sales to over $150K
per month on average.
Upstate Copy Data - Greer, SC
04/2007 - 12/2007
Outside Sales Consultant
Generate sales of company products and services through territory
development, cold calling, marketing, relationship development and account
management, with responsibility for meeting company performance targets.
Liaise with clients to ascertain requirements, recommend appropriate
products, deliver presentations, close sales and provide exemplary customer
service. Coordinate product delivery and installation, and communicated
with senior management regarding ongoing sales operations. Create weekly,
monthly, quarterly and yearly sales forecasts, develop marketing and sales
materials, and train customers on operation of equipment.
> Played integral role in adoption of Web-based lead generation
techniques.
> Developed sales pipeline in new territory; secured national account
within first six months.
SYNNEX Corporation - Greenville, SC 2002 - 2007
Sales Manger / Account Manager
Developed and managed relationships and expanded sales in major retail
accounts, with responsibility for pricing strategies, product placement
strategies, and securing new retail product lines. Managed all promotions
and product placements within retail accounts. Created sales forecasts and
objectives, and formulated business plan for retail division. Coordinated
with product management on roll out schedules and inventory levels.
> Increased monthly business from $750,000 to $7 million within six-
month timeframe.
> Managed major accounts, including Staples, Best Buy, Office Depot, Wal-
Mart, QVC Sam's Club, Fry's, J&R electronics, Data Vision, Beach
Audio, and BrandSmart.
> Introduced the MIO GPS line into Staples, Fry's Electronics and
CompUSA; grew product line from zero to over $5 million dollars per
month.
Senior Business Development Manager / Supervisor
Oversaw business development efforts for Xerox product line, including cold
calling, relationship building and account development. Developed marketing
and new customer recruitment plans. Provided technical assistance, answered
product questions, and closed sales for 600-member national sales team. Was
also responsible for 4 business development reps covering all printer lines
and making sure they met there goals.
> Increased Xerox line business from $63 million to $138 million per
year, obtaining over 50% market share within two years.
> Met and exceeded sales quota for 18 consecutive months; top 5% from
over 4000 employees, and received multiple awards for exemplary sales
performance including Presidents Club.
> Over all printer team went from $68 million per month to $96 million
per month in 8 month time frame.
Product Manager
Managed inventory for Acer product line, with additional responsibility for
providing employee and customer training. Worked directly with the
manufacturer to secure VIR rebates, while negotiating all purchases.
Developed marketing and sales promotions, and managed P&L statements.
> Negotiated ongoing backend VIR that increased profitability by 25%.
> Increased line market share in U.S. from 9% to 19% within three
months.
Circuit City -Greenville, SC 1995 - 2002
Road Shop Manger
Supervised eight employees in all facets of store operations, sales and
customer service. Managed sales quotas and performance, controlled
inventory, managed P&L, performed employee reviews and created
developmental plans.
> Obtained multiple awards for excellent sales performance.
Educational Background
GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - GREENVILLE, SC
Coursework in Business Management
Management and Leadership Training
Technical Proficiencies:
WINDOWS, WORD, OUTLOOK, EXCEL, POWERPOINT