LOURDES KEELAN
Summary
Experienced, energetic manager with top-rated sales and with more than 15 years of selling in fast-paced markets. The result of my efforts are enhanced client relationships, increased sales and positive revenues to the organization.
Highlights
Established track record of exceptional sales results
Accomplishments
Collaborated with prospective clients to prepare efficient product marketing strategies and drive business development.
Experience
Hudson's Furniture Showroom Manager Clearwater, F L
Assist the Manager with meeting the sales plan.
Hudson's Furniture Design Consultant Clearwater, F L
Serve customer needs as at all times in a way that ends in a satisfied customer and a sale for Hudson's Furniture.
Journey's Manager Clearwater, F L
Manage all aspects of store operations.
Tampa Bay Illustrated Account Manager Clearwater, F L
Prospected and established new client relationships for Tampa Bay Illustrated, a luxury lifestyle publication.
Excellent communication skills
Energetic
Bilingual in Spanish
Top ranked producer with an average monthly sales in the top 10% of the sales team.
Effectively trained and managed winning sales teams.
Manage and monitor accuracy of tasks performed, project deadlines and the work loads of sales staff.
Perform and coordinate training of all new and current sales staff.
Create and review all relevant daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports
Responsible for supervising day to day operations of the office staff and all office functions within the store to ensure our customers are serviced in a correct and efficient manner.
Manage performance and service objectives monthly/annually and achieve those objectives.
Know the product line features and benefits for all products on sales floor.
Recruit train, and develop a successful sales team.
Recognize talented staff and help develop them for growth within the company.
Resolve customer issues effectively
Required cold calls and in person meetings to cultivate and maintain sold business relationships.
Consistently secured new accounts.
Generated an average run rate of 70K per month.
Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products, prices and availability.
8214 Solano Bay Loop #528, Tampa, FL 33635 - 727-***-**** (H) - *******@*****.***
Compelling leadership skills
Exceptional multi-tasker
Social media savvy
November 2012 to Current
November 2011 to November 2012
September 2010 to October 2011
June 2005 to July 2007
August 2005 to March 2007 The Knot Account Manager Palm Harbor, FL
Prospected and established new client relationships for The Knot, a wedding publication.
the Panhandle.
Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products, prices and availability.
Required cold calls, in person meetings, and event attendance to cultivate and maintain solid business relationships.
Geographical territory responsibility for the Tampa Bay area and
Researched and secured 20 new accounts a month.