Sales Manager

Linda G. Parham

*** ******* **** 865-***-**** Maryville, TN 37804

********@*******.***

Objective

A confident and self-motivated team player, experienced in working without

direct supervision, I desire to re-enter the job market working in sales or

marketing position. Good with prospecting, cold calling, meeting goals,

deadlines and handling multiple tasks. I have a diverse background in

working with the public sector in various ways.

Work Experience

Journal Broadcast Group, Knoxville, TN 6 months

Radio Advertising Outside Sales

. Developed new customers for 80's radio station.

City View Magazine, Knoxville, TN 6 months

Advertising Account Representative

. Developed new customers and grew account list by cold calling

and contracting new businesses for advertising.

. Consulted with customers on effective campaigns and ads for

increasing their business.

Knoxville News Sentinel, Knoxville, TN 7 years

Advertising Account Representative

. Generated revenue by managing assigned geographic

territory and customer base.

. Developed new customers and continued to grow the

territory by maximizing the

products and services offered.

. Consulted with customers and designed effective and creative

campaigns for their business utilizing the various products

offered.

Heartlander Resort, Pigeon Forge, TN 1 year

Sales and Marketing Manager

. Planned and implemented advertising and promotions for resort,

restaurant and rodeo.

. Sold groups, conventions, weddings and coordinated menus, events

and any special needs for the groups.

Open Hearth Corporation, Gatlinburg, TN 1 year

Marketing and Advertising Director

. Planned budgets and placed advertising for three restaurants

in Sevier County.

. Sold and coordinated wedding parties, conventions and other

large group functions. Responsibilities included developing

menus, decorations, cakes, flowers and any other special

requests.

The Mountain Press, Sevierville, TN 7 years

Advertising Director

. Managed and supervised sales staff of up to 14 sales people,

inside and outside. Included hiring, training, and any

disciplinary actions necessary. Developed and helped attain

advertising budget, both revenue and expenses.

. Planned special sections, pages and new products to ensure

advertising department met budgeted goal. Worked with

editorial and production departments to make sure sections

and products were attractive and successful for customers and

the company.

The Mountain Press, Sevierville, TN 7 years

Advertising Account Representative

. Handled various territories and accounts, increasing their

annual budgets and advertising dollars to meet contract

requirements.

. Called on new and inactive accounts to develop new revenue

streams for the company.

Skills and Education

. Proficient in MS Office Suite, Power Point Presentations.

. Efficient in using the Internet and other sources to

prospect and research clients.

. Advertising and Marketing at Walters State Community

College.

. Leadership and Supervisory Skills for Women.

. Real Estate Pre-Licensing at Walters State Community

College.

. Numerous sales and time management training

Volunteer and Community Activities

. Active in several area Chambers of Commerce

. Served on Tennessee Press Association Advertising Committee

for 6 years.

. Volunteered on Habitat for Humanity Home Sponsored by

Scripps.

Activities and Interests

Gardening, landscaping, cooking and entertaining, reading, visiting my

children and grandchildren..

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