Thomas Bopp
*** ****** *****, ********, ** ****9
Cell: 262-***-****, abmb1q@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To bring my twenty years of sales and marketing experience to a
dynamic, results driven organization. To play a significant role in
new business development in order to achieve revenue goals through
building long term relationships.
Experience
March 2008 - Self-Employed, SuddenValues, Hartland, WI
Present Purchased dealership to develop an online marketing
business that offers small and family-owned businesses a
local, measurable and targeted comprehensive online
marketing program. Brought over 50 businesses on board
during current economic climate, the majority of which are
seeing a measurable increase in sales.
August 2006 - Independent Contractor, Sports Display, Inc. &
Limelight Media Services, Hartland, WI
March 2008 Position consists of selling targeted advertising space to
area wide business owners. The advertisements are displayed
at various upscale locations. Utilizing telephone
prospecting, time management, and interpersonal skills to
achieve a 60% closing ratio and generate nearly $100,000 in
revenue in first six months.
January 1994 - Sales Manager, Skyline Exhibits, Waukesha, WI &
Chicago, IL
May 2006 Established statewide distributorship with the duties of
developing and training a dealer network as well as an
internal sales force and graphics design department.
Clients included Rockwell International, Master Lock and
Trane Company. Consistently met or exceeded yearly sales
quotas.
September 1990 - Sales Manager, Hartwig Exhibit & Display, Chicago, IL
January 1994 Duties included prospecting for new accounts and
managing existing client base while developing sales and
organizational skills particular to the custom exhibit
industry. Developed project management skills necessary to
oversee and manage clients' extensive tradeshow programs.
January 1987 - Exhibit Consultant, Professional Displays, Elk Grove
Village, IL
September 1990 Responsible for every aspect of the sales cycle from
prospecting to customer service. This outside sales
position allowed my independent, self-starting personality
to grow and flourish. By developing a consultative sales
approach I was the #1 non-owner salesperson for 1989.
Skills
. Sandler Selling System, American Management Services - 2006
. Counselor Sales Approach CSP101, Wilson Learning Center - 2005
. Cold Calling & Prospect Management, DEI Management Group - 1994
. Intermediate web skills related to research and list generation
. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint,
NetSuite, Act!, GoldMine and QuoteWerks
Education
Manatee Community College, Associate, Electronics Technology, August
1981 - January 1985
Summary
An eye for detail and a proven consultative sales approach that will
foster strong business relationships. A solid understanding of account
management, personnel analysis and business negotiations.