Sales Executive

Howard A. Simons

**** ***** ********* *****, *****, Ohio 45040

Cell: 513-***-**** • Email: abnfy5@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Sales professional with track record of success and service excellence with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing business

climate to obtain solid sales results.

Experience

Spherion Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio 1999 to April 10, 2009

Senior Recruiter

Specialized recruiter focusing on sales, marketing, finance, and accounting with placements ranging from production leadership

to the senior executive level. Consistently recognized as a top performer on a monthly and annual basis.

Works closely with a variety of clients including Fortune 500 companies as well as small and mid-size businesses.

Recognized in 2000 and 2001 as one of the top 100 recruiters within the organization of approximately 500 people.

Selected to attend the 2000 and 2001 Spherion Performance Forums as a highly valued top performer in the Company.

Coaches potential candidates through the hiring and interview process. This includes offering career advice, preparing and editing

resumes, working on presentation skills, and conducting mock interviews.

Pitney Bowes, Cincinnati, Ohio 1998 to 1999

Sales Executive

Responsible for introducing customers to new products and office solutions offered by Pitney Bowes Mail Division.

National Health Insurance, Cincinnati, Ohio 1997

Sales Executive

Created individual health and life insurance benefit packages for clients.

Haggar Clothing Company, Dallas, TX 1969 - 1997

Corporate Account Executive

Responsibilities included selling, marketing, and promoting a full line of men’s dress and casual products.

Select large client account relationships included: Mercantile Stores, Inc. which consisted of more than 100 stores in 17 states

with over $22 million in sales as well as all sales to Ohio Air Force bases.

Presented Buyers with Haggar’s seasonal product lines, and established their merchandise mix on a quarterly basis.

Worked with clients to plan, forecast, and analyze sales and inventory levels in order to improve business performance.

Managed a team of 10 Retail Marketing Associates including hiring, training, and evaluating each individual.

Coordinated establishment of product focal shops, contests, and seminars to increase retail sales.

Accountable for increasing account business by approximately 20% ($22.5 million to $27 million) over a two-year period.

Awarded Salesman of the year 1994 (75 Salesmen).

Key Account Salesman

Responsible for McAlpin’s Department Stores and 8 other specialty stores in Southwestern Ohio with a sales volume of $3

million.

Awarded Salesman of the year 1993 (82 Salesmen).

Key Account Salesman

Responsible for F.R. Lazarus Department Stores and 14 other specialty stores in 4 states. Increased sales from $325,000 to $3

million.

Awarded Salesman of the year 1980 (125 Salesmen).

Recognized for Outstanding Haggar Management Promotions Programs in Merchandising and Advertising 1976- 1978.

Education

University of Cincinnati -BBA (Marketing & Management)

Associations

Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)

Fairways at Pine Run neighborhood board member

Blue Ash Business Association (2006-2008)

Northeast Chamber of Commerce Ambassador (2000-2007)

Business Networking International Group (1999-2006)

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