Rich L. Foldes
Sylvania, Georgia 30467
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Experienced print sales professional with a proven track record
of achievement. Recognized for new business development and
expanding value-added business. Built established account base
with sheetfed, heatset web, digital, and direct mail business.
Well-developed skills in client presentations, contract
negotiations, and closing sales. Determined, driven, and highly
organized.
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Ventures, Inc.
01/2009 - Present
Atlanta, Georgia
Executive Sales Representative
. Developed business of $100,000 per month in the first six
months.
. Responsible for re-establishing sales and business
development for new ownership of heatset web and direct
mail printer.
. Developed regional and national accounts, penetrated new
advertising agencies, and expanded presence into marketing
service firms.
. New business included traditional magazines and brochures,
and also innovative insert campaigns.
Japs-Olson Company 12/2007 - 12/2008
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Executive Sales Representative
. Grew account base to $1.2 million in one year.
. Responsible for the sales of large-volume direct mail
campaigns and other printed collateral to advertising
agencies, marketing service firms, and corporations.
. Products include catalogs, magazines, self-mailers,
envelope packages, and variable imaging products.
. Successfully grew business while managing large geographic
territory.
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Williamson Printing Corporation
8/2000 - 11/2007
Dallas, Texas
Executive Sales Representative
. Built newly assigned territory to consistently deliver $1+
million per year in sales.
. Sold high-quality printing to advertising agencies, design
firms, and corporate marketing departments.
. Focused value-added selling to include up to 12-color
printing, specialized coatings, foil lamination, and
customized die cutting.
. Recognized by management for exceeding plan for new
business growth.
EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Printing Management, 2000
SKILLS
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications; formal and
practical education in graphic design software, prepress, web
and sheetfed printing, and bindery equipment.