Craig E. Nelson
***** ******* **. ***** ******, MN 55124 • *************@*****.*** • 952-***-****
Results-focused and dynamic inside sales professional having comprehensive experience in outbound and inbound account sales understanding the techniques required for emphasizing service or product features and benefits to help customer make a buying decision.
Skills
Sales & Marketing •Inbound/Outbound – B2B / B2C Sales • Client Relationship Management •Account Management •Negotiation & Representation Skills •Phone Marketing and Telesales •Communication •Direct Sales •Team Collaboration •Consultative Sales •Needs Assessment
Professional Experience
Customer Support
Paper Roll Products, Eagan, MN 6/2016 – Present
Take incoming calls from current customers wishing to place an order
Compile and send out business campaigns by mail and email for perspective new clients
Follow up to campaigns sent out by phone or email to see if any interest was generated
Enter all data into CRM
Telesales Consultant
Expert Global Solutions, Mendota Heights, MN 3/2015 – 11/2015
Contacted business’ and individuals to introduce them to an opportunity to become an Independent Sales Vendor for Microsoft to improve their business structure
Generated and developed new customers through the use of exceptional organizational and time management skills with a great work ethic
Managed all new business by telephone and email, was highly motivated
Awarded VIP sales consultant status after two weeks due to exceptional performance
Reached maximum target bonus earnings through every pay period
Multiple winner of in office achievement prizes
Family Care Attendant 2/2013 – 3/2015
Inside Sales Representative
ARP-wave, Apple Valley, MN 7/2010 – 2/2013
Used consultative sales approach with potential customers to present a non-surgical approach to address health concerns
Followed up and Communicated with clients via phone and email to inform and sell them on the benefits of the ARPwave system
Achieved top sales executive multiple times remaining at the top of the leader board for initial trial sales ensuring continued revenue
Used various closing techniques to ask potential customers for their business
Experience in Microsoft, Excel, Sage Act and digital research tools
Craig E. Nelson *************@*****.*** 952-***-****
Home Appliance Sales
Sears, Woodbury, MN 3/2010 – 7/2010
Worked on Showroom floor presenting the complete line of home appliances.
Engaged customers to inform and educate them of the latest features and benefits that are included with various appliances and combinations
Grasped a thorough understanding of appliances to ensure the confidence to convey the product knowledge to customers
Utilized good customer service skills to schedule 1 stop deliveries of merchandise
Recruitment Specialist
Robert Half International, Burnsville, MN 3/2008 – 10/2008
Recruited dentists nationwide to sign on to PPO plans for DeCare Dental insurance plans
Consistently met all goals for number of calls placed and contacts made to ensure continued profitability
Participated in a data base cleanup project due to large number of mailers returned for incorrect address
Researched internet state licensing boards to search for correct address of dentists for future mailings
Received bonus awards for the volume of updates completed
Appointment Setter
Owens Corning, Apple Valley, MN 11/2006 – 12/2007
Worked with call center manager to schedule home presentations of products and services offered by Owens Corning Basements
Pre-screened homeowners to determine needs and wants to help pre-sell the products being offered and prepare them for the home appointment
Consistently managed to lead the call teams in reaching appointment goals and working with sales team to ensure appointments met the requirements
Communicated and consulted with clients regarding detailed information to clearly set time, date, and directions for their home appointment
United States Army
“Letter of Accommodation” from the United States Embassy in Paris, France
Distinguished Tankers Award