David Richardson

Email: abo8d1@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** **********

City: Columbia

State: SC

Zip: 29206

Country: USA

Phone: 302-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $60,000

Willing to Relocate

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DAVID RICHARDSON 659 Azalea Drive,LaGrange, GA 30240

302-***-**** * abo8d1@r.postjobfree.com

SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Account Project Management * Client / Public Relations * Business Development

Career Profile:

Versatile and performance-driven sales leader with 18+ years of experience generating profit and market share growth for diverse organizations. History of creating and implementing unique business development strategies. Proven ability to capture new business and build substantial customer base. Talent for establishing and maintaining relationships with external professionals. Specific Areas of Expertise Include:

Sales and Business Development * Interpersonal Relationships * Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

itextAuto / Kia of LaGrange LaGrange Georgia 2011 to Present

Provides sales leads to automotive dealers and connects dealers with potential customers.

Sales Director

Hired to launch product and services in Southeast market on behalf of Founding Partners. Coordinate all sales and business development activities in territory. Create and implement marketing campaigns. Established and introduced policies and procedures. Assisted in website design. Manage billing and customer service functions. Provide dealer training.

Negotiated pricing on materials leading to a 37% reduction in operating expenses.

Increased rate of closed sales 22% by producing and utilizing best practices guide for clients.

Grouchos Deli Newark, DE 2010 to 2011

Deli franchise located on the campus of the University of Delaware.

Owner and Operator

Maintained responsibility for all business operations including initial launch. Recruited, hired, and trained staff. Prepared and executed strategic marketing and business development plans. Managed store performance and customer experience. Reviewed daily expenses. Directed purchasing and handled cost control responsibilities. Mentored college students.

Created store mascot and coordinated special promotions with mascot at local events.

Developed and initiated brand awareness plans utilizing Facebook and social media.

David Richardson Page 2-302-***-**** * abo8d1@r.postjobfree.com

Coldwell Banker United Realty Columbia, SC 2004 to 2009*

Leading independently owned Coldwell Banker affiliate selling residential real estate.

Realtor

Represented buyers/sellers in the transaction of residential real estate in the Columbia area. Prepared market analysis to assist clients in determining the value of properties. Negotiated contracts and facilitated the closing process on behalf of clients. Consulted clients regarding construction work, financing, home inspection repairs, appraisals, and closing documents. Purchased, remodeled, and resold homes. Established and maintained relationships with contractors and external professionals. (*Worked at ReMax for two years)

Received Top New Agent Award in the Columbia market.

Mobile South, Inc. Columbia, SC 1991 to 2003

Telecommunications firm marketing wireless and local long-distance services.

President and Owner

Established and launched business operations. Managed all sales, marketing, and advertising functions. Created and implemented strategic business development plans. Recruited, trained, and supervised sales and office personnel. Monitored customer service and provided account management services.

Expanded annual sales from the ground up to more than $900K and maintained more than 6000 active accounts.

Achieved Top Dealership Awards in the market 6 consecutive years and guided company to rank as the #2 wireless agent in the Columbia area.

Additional professional experience includes Account Representative position for Bell Atlantic Mobile.

EDUCATION

BS, Business and Marketing, University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

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