John Wahlstrom

* ***** ***** ****** ( SHREWSBURY, MA 01545 ( acbi1e@r.postjobfree.com ( (C)

508-***-****

Sales Representative

Business Development ( Territory Management ( Marketing Strategies

Performance-driven Sales professional with experience and success in

building and leading integrated revenue-generating operations in carpet and

flooring industry. Achieve continuous revenue growth and high client

satisfaction levels by leveraging a value-added, needs-based sales

approach. Champion business development efforts and close sales through

fine-tuned relationship building, listening, and presentation skills.

Highly dedicated, motivated, and hardworking team player directly impacting

bottom-line results.

CORE COMPETENCIES

REVENUE & PROFIT GROWTH Relationship-Building Sales Presentations

Sales Team Leadership Winning Sales Tactics Product Knowledge

Customer Satisfaction Consultative Selling Training & Coaching

Professional Experience

AKUITY TECHNOLOGIES-AUBURN, MA

Inside Sales, IT Sales 2012-2013

Hydrograss Technologies-Oxford, MA

VP Sales NE, Environmental Sales 2011

Briton Funeral Homes - Shrewsbury/Auburn, MA

Client Services 2005-2010

Karastan - Calhoun, GA

Territory Manager 2000-2007

Drove sales of carpet and rugs for large-sized territory, consisting of

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York's Capitol District.

Served as a liaison between company leaders and sales associates, clearly

communicating the needs of each.

Key Achievements:

> Steadily increased sales by at least 5% yearly in a highly competitive

market place.

> Grew territory sales from $1.2M to $2.9M during tenure by applying needs-

based selling techniques and providing value-added service.

Education-

Worcester State College, Worcester, MA

Major: History Minor: Economics

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