Garrett A. Thomas
*** ********** **. 940-***-****
Mineral Wells, TX 76067 ***********@*****.***
SALES PROFESSIONAL
Profile: Innovative professional with a proven track record of top
performance in sales, customer service, developing new business,
managing accounts, and generating strong customer satisfaction.
Strengths:
* Proficient in all stages of the sales process from prospecting
to closing the sale.
* Extensive cold calling experience.
* Passion for gaining personal relationships with clients.
* Highly team-oriented with strengths in collaborating with
counterparts to generate sales opportunities and customer
satisfaction.
* Great communication, organizational, listening, time/account
management skills.
Objective: Highly driven sales professional seeking a rewarding career
in the Inside Sales Industry within a leading company that
provides exceptional development opportunities, rewards
outstanding performance, and provides a highly motivating work
environment.
Career Experience:
2008 - Present Financial Advisor Edward Jones Investments
Developed and managed new territory with responsibility in marketing and
selling investments to residential and business prospects in my area.
Maintained 25+ quality face-to-face contacts or calls per day.
Participated in investment clubs, coffee groups, and seminars to stimulate
client growth. Provided immediate follow up with clients to answer
questions and resolve concerns. Generated referrals and built personal
relationships with each client while focusing on closing the sale.
Key Achievements
. Established successful business relationships with key referral
sources to maximize rapport and sales production
. Frequently earned recognition for top sales performance
. Rapidly advanced through segments based on my strong performance
. Achieved the Triple Crown Award twice in 2009
. Maintained a 200% standard average sales achievement
2007-2008 Management Trainee Enterprise-Rent-A-Car
Created and executed strategic management and sales plans each month.
Assisted branch manager with branch meeting planning and special projects
and was given the freedom to make management decisions regarding car
rentals and customer service. Consistently maintained customer
satisfaction at or above 80% each month. Followed up with clients to
answer questions and generate referrals.
Key Achievements
* Awarded top sales representative 4 out of 6 months
* Helped keep customer satisfaction over 80%
* Ran my own office and lead area in sales and customer satisfaction
* In charge of resolving many customer complaints
2005-2007 Office Assistant-during college Norman J. Thigpen Attorney
* Organized and styled advertising for generating clients
* Assisted in case preparation for litigation
* Provided courier services
* Conducted interrogatories with clients
2004-2005
Carpenter Lee Kinney Construction
. Carpentry/labor work during college
Education:
McNeese State University B.A., Business Management 2007 Lake
Charles, LA 337-***-****