Michael Smetana
Highland Park, IL 60035
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position with a dynamic corporation where I can
bring my skills and experience in sales, marketing, and product development
to enhance company growth
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
. 20 years of successful experience in professional sales and marketing
with the ability to develop accounts and product promotion
. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
. Able to work well as team leader, individual producer, or as a team
member in the achievement of sales and marketing objectives.
. Project management of overseas production
. Experience includes scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and project
management
. Ability to successfully create a product from inception to complete
production and sales/marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ecommerce Manager, Sportsline Distributors
Manager of all online sales, built Amazon business from inception to over
3,000 Sku's.
Director of Sales and Project Management, International Group of Companies
Managed and developed sales programs and lead generation . Created concept
and development of premiere product to assist company in maximizing sales
. Project management - from inception through delivery, including
selection and collaboration with outside marketing firm on design
packaging, development of sales presentations, and website design .
Worked with fortune 500 companies to place product in retail outlets .
Responsible for development of pricing structures . Developed strategic
planning system for overseas production and management
Sales and Marketing, Creative Promotional Products
Worked closely with a variety of companies to help develop marketing
campaigns for product launches, company promotions, and special events .
Created sales forecast and exceeded forecast for each quarter . Managed
overseas production of products and merchandise for promotions
Account Executive, Nova Printing and Litho
Managed and developed strong sales base by working closely with clients to
meet and develop printing and promotional needs . Assisted clients by
providing project management to develop comprehensive packages from design
to delivery . Educated clients on processes to best meet their needs for
cost, time and quality efficient results
Account Executive, JNR Press Inc.
Successfully met and exceeded sales goals by working closely with clients
to meet and develop printing and promotional needs . Compiled sales figures
for reports and outlined future sales projections . Developed strong
understanding of print processes and production to best guide and assist
clients with their needs . Strong data mine skills for lead generation
REFERENCES
Robert Lieberman Teddy Keonig Steve Lowy
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