Sales Manager

David L. Blanton

*** ******** *** . *****, ***** Carolina 29650

Telephone: 864-***-**** . Cellular. 864-***-**** . email:

************@*********.***

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am a self-motivated, professional Individual looking to obtain a

career in management or senior

level sales with your organization through which I may further

develop professionally. The

accompanying resume will provide you with details regarding my

experience, education, skills, and

abilities.

You will note, I have approximately twenty years of facilities

management, key account management, sales, and customer service

experience. Additionally I obtained a Bachelors degree from

Winthrop College. My experience combined with my professionalism

provides me with the necessary abilities to make an immediate

contribution to your organization.

At your convenience, please accept my request for a personal

interview to discuss further my qualifications and to learn more

about your organization.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to

meeting with you to further discuss my qualifications, your

company's goals, and how I can assist In meeting these goals.

Sincerely,

David L. Blanton

enclosure

David L. Blanton

704 Windward Way

Greer, SC 29650

Home: 864-***-****

Cell: 864-***-****

************@*********.***

SUMMARY

A confident, results-oriented Operations Manager with

substantial years of

management, account management, sales, customer service, and

leadership skills.

Excels in overseeing multiple facilities, leading employees, and

setting priorities.

Pragmatic leadership style reflects commitment to long-range

strategic planning as well

as encourages collaboration among team players. Extremely

service-oriented with a

unique combination of strong negotiation, intuitive and

analytical abilities.

Demonstrates ability in-assessing problem areas and developing

practical and profitable

solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Southeastern Paper Group

2011-

Present

Pricing Manager, Spartanburg, SC

Responsible for pricing Department, All aspects of

Vendor Price negotiations, system maintenance with

contracts and blanket pricing for all customers.

All into stock pricing. Public and Private bids (State and

Local Municipalities).Special pricing for chain

customers and large volume accounts.

If It's Paper (a Division of International Paper) 2006 - 2010

District Manager II, Spartanburg, SC

Responsible for managing all aspects of 12 facilities including

P&L management with an

$8.4 million territory. Managed budgeting, establishing sales

goals, hiring, training and

managing 66 sales employees and management personnel, inventory

control, key

account management, implementing new sales strategies, and

vendor negotiations.

Accountable for preparing and analyzing profit and loss reports,

sales reports, and

inventory reports while maintaining divisional profitability in

a volatile and competitive

marketplace. Preserved market share despite declining economy

and changing

distribution patterns. Developed and implemented all phases of

marketing for the territory. Member of Corporate Lead Team and

Safety Council.

. Recognized as "National District Manager of the Year",

2007.

. Consistently exceeded sales goals by 12.8% year over year.

. Increased division ROI 8.4% and reduced overall Days

Inventory On Hand

(DIOH) 19 days by Implementing a division product

selection committee,

. Grew sales 28.8% year over year on a new product line

through an innovative

marketing and advertising campaign.

. Increased sales with an existing vendor through negotiating

a representation

agreement for a new line.

Xpedx Paper & Graphics 1997.2006

Facility Manager, Greenville, SC

Handled all aspects of store management which included preparing

and analyzing

monthly sales forecasts, developing and maintaining store

budget, purchasing,

inventory control, merchandising, receiving and costing.

Accountable for hiring and

training now employees, preparing vendor contracts, negotiating

prices with vendors and customers, and handling key accounts.

Responsible for coordinating vendor presentations, preparing

sales portfolios based on customer needs, and developing new

accounts utilizing cold-calling techniques. Xpedx Paper &

Graphics (Continued)

. Successfully opened a new store to the Greenville market.

. Increased sales 20% year over year consistently over nine

years.

. Earned "Store of the Year" in 2004.

. Achieved status of Top 3 Stores in the Southeast for

five consecutive years

Gates Arrow Distributing 1995 -1997

Account Manager/Sales Representative, Greenville, SC

Responsible for sales of computers and related products to

resellers. Handled pricing

negotiations, interacted closely with vendors, Introduced new

products while utilizing

extensive knowledge of hardware, networking and software

applications to increase

sales, Three state territory inside sales.

Commercial Credit Corporation 1993 -1994

Assistant Branch Manager/Loan Officer, Greenville, SC

Greenville News-Piedmont (Multimedia, Inc.) 1990 -1993

District Manager of Circulation, Greenville, SC

EDUCATION

Masters of Education - in progress

Graduate School of Education

Winthrop College, Rock Hill, SC

Bachelor of Arts in History

Winthrop College, Rock Hill, SC

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