Sales Manager

Kristy Ladson

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Aurora, CO *****

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HOME: 303-***-**** ************@*******.*** CELL: 720-253-

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SUMMARY

Self-starting, results driven Sales Manager with 10 years in the Lighting,

Electrical Distribution and Interior Design markets. Proven ability to

surpass goals and objectives using relationships and needs based selling

skills, ALONG with effective Sales and Marketing plans and partnering with

distribution network and agencies. Demonstrated expertise with proven

success in optimizing revenue, profit, and market share in competitive

industries. Successful cultivation of customer loyalty. Demonstrated

expertise in new product introductions, providing competitive pricing,

resolving conflicts, and collaborating with Contractors and end users.

Quick study with the ability to easily grasp and put into application new

ideas, concept and methods using the latest trends and techniques.

Dedicated and Innovative.

Exceptional leadership, outstanding organizational skills, oral and written

communication, interpersonal, analytical & problem resolution skills.

Thrive in both Independent and collaborative environments.

Proficient use of various computer programs including both PC and Mac

programs, (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Numbers, pages, keynote) Auto Cad,

excel, Builder MT, Builder 1440, Sales Force.

Professional Experience

Moonlight Inc. Lighting 2009-Present

Regional Representative

Develop Moonlight Brand Lighting for a Colorado and surrounding areas.

Results driven with the ability to understand and meet the needs of a very

diverse customer base such as CEO's, Engineers, Architects, Landscape

Architects, Design-Build Contractors, Electrical Contractors and end users.

Thomas Lighting 2007-2009

Territory Sales Manager~Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico

I was responsible for Sales in a multi-state territory, duties included

Developing and Maintaining customer relations with 92 current and active

accounts as well as developing new relationships and sales accounts. A

very diverse customer base working with Builders, Designers, Showrooms,

Electrical Contractors, Engineers and Architects. Inventory Management,

Inventory turns, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Built and

managed organization and processes for quotes and lighting layouts.

Advocate Homes 2004-2006

New Home Sales and Interior Design

Responsible for selling semi-custom to custom homes ranging from $500,000

to 3 Million. I worked with prospective customers from the beginning to

the end of the home buying process. I negotiated and finalized all

contracts, dealt with contractors, municipalities, engineers and laborers.

Worked with superintendent on project for all change orders and issues

that would arise. I helped home buyers with all there interior design

needs from appliances, flooring finishes, countertops, to exterior roof and

paint colors.

Lighting Designs 2001-2004

Inside and Outside Retail Sales

Responsibility to sell lighting fixtures and products to end users as well

as builders and designers, electrical contractors, and Architects. I

worked and designed electrical plans as well as supervised completion of

project with builders and end users.

Charles Eisen and Associates 1999-2001

Intern and Designer

Working with Designers, Architects and Design-Build trade picking out and

ordering high end custom furniture, lighting, and accessories.

Education/Training

BA, Interior Design, Art Institute of Colorado

Builder 1440 Training Completion

Builder MT Training Completion

ALA

CRM Sales-Force Training

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