John Wahlstrom
* ***** ***** ****** ( SHREWSBURY, MA 01545 ( ***********@*****.*** ( (C)
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