Joshua S. Tarlton
Charlotte, NC 28262
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OBJECTIVE: SEEKING CHALLENGING CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN OUTSIDE SALES WITH THE
OPPORTUNITY TO CAPITALIZE ON SALES EXPERIENCE AND CULTIVATE NEW AREAS OF
EXPERTISE IN A DYNAMIC BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hertz Equipment Rental - Charlotte, NC - 2003 to Present
Senior Sales Representative
. Seven years of sales, rentals and service in the construction
equipment and supply industry;
. Managed accounts across 6 counties flexibly from 2 base
locations;
. Responsible for growth and management of over 200 accounts in
Charlotte, NC and surrounding metro areas;
. Grew active accounts from approximately 50 to over 280,
averaging 30 additional active customers per year.
. Grew territory revenue from $500,000/year to over
$3,000,000/year;
. Advanced on the fast track within Hertz beginning as an Inside
Sales Coordinator, promoted to Territory Sales Representative in
one year, then to Senior Sales Representative; and
. Pride myself on excellent customer service and have been
rewarded by extremely high customer service rating.
Accutrex Products - Lancaster, SC - 2002 to 2003
Sales: Represented parts manufacturer in industrial manufacturing
sector
. Managed sales territory for all of North and South Carolina;
. Created growth and opportunity for turn-key sheet metal
fabricator through client base growth and representation in both
states; and
. Exercised market penetration techniques in industrial markets.
Bass Pro Shops - Concord, NC - 2002
Sales
. Assisted customers in a retail sales setting;
. Learned inventory practices in the industry; and
. Worked with a wide range of individuals in high paced
environment.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Received the 2007 Southeast Regional Award for Most Improved Sales
Representative from Hertz Equipment Rental from a sales force of
over 100.
. Concluded the 2008 and 2009 fiscal years as a member of the top 10
revenue producer in Southeast Region.
SKILLS
. Siebel Sales Management System
. Microsoft Office
. Lotus Notes
. WINN Rental Management System
. Extensive web research skills
EDUCATION
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Science, spring 2002
*Worked throughout college to defray education expenses. References
available upon request.