JIM PATRICK
**** ******* ***** **** ***. D-* Ellijay, GA 30540
770-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
Seasoned Sales Professional with Successful Results
To Every Level of the Retail Channel – Major Buying Groups,
Big Boxes, Multi – Store and Independent Retailers
Persistent • Persuasive • Highly Self-Motivated • Pioneering
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Quick to Establish confidence and trust with customer targets
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Relevant Experience
Over Ten years proven track record (2003-March 2013) representing IVC US, as
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National Account Manager for International Vinyl Flooring Manufacturer
Open Major Retail accounts nationwide including CCA Global, Shaw Flooring
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Alliance, Empire – Today
Awarded Vendor Representative of the Year, Multiple Times
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Grew IVC’s Major store groups volume from zero to $35M
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Hired, Trained and Developed first national sales force at IVC US
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Built long term relationships with entire customer base
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Professional History
Independent Sales Agent, Multi-Flooring Products
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Southeast US, 2000-2003
National Sales Manager, High End Carpet and Rugs
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Louis de Poortere, Developed US Business, 1996-2000
Western US Sales and Operations Manager, Orange CA, Beaulieu of America
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(1988-1996) Pioneered Building West Coast Business
Opened Home Depot and Home Depot Expo for the Company
Prior Successful History in the Home Furnishings Industry Selling to Retailers
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Across the Southeast and Midwest.