ALEX TORRES
**** **, ***** ******, **** ***, Miami, FL 33180
954-***-**** ( ***********@*****.***
SALES EXECUTIVE ~ SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Dynamic and performance-driven sales leader with 12+ year track record of
exceeding sales plans, maximizing profit margins, and outperforming the
competition to win market share within startup, fast-paced and high growth
environments. Multimillion dollar producer and expert sales strategist with
proven ability to fuel revenue growth and expand territories through highly
effective account development/management, B2B/B2C sales initiatives,
prospecting/lead generation and aggressive identification/pursuit of new
business opportunities. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Sales/Operations Management ( Sales Presentations ( Consultative Sales (
Territory Management
Direct Sales ( Staff Recruitment/Management ( Relationship Building ( New
Product Launch Account Management ( Business Development ( Negotiations (
Market Analysis/Penetration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IntegraCore Fulfillment, Atlanta, Georgia/Miami, Florida ( 2010-Present
Fortune 500 company providing third party fulfillment, warehousing and
distribution services to domestic and international clients.
Account Executive/Business Development
Actively perform B2B sales and business development activities targeting a
variety of domestic and international companies providing logistic and
fulfillment solutions for their E-commerce, Big box retail, and daily deal
websites. Enhance current relationships and further penetrate accounts.
Work closely with marketing team to develop and execute target marketing
campaigns. Develop price proposals and presentations for new prospective
clients. Work with operations personnel on implementation of new clients.
Travel to prospective client sites to tour facilities in order to develop
third party solutions. Establish and cultivate key relationships,
coordinate account development operations, and maximize market share
growth.
Specific Accomplishments:
. Responsible for winning three major accounts for the Atlanta facility,
with annual revenues of over $1,500,000.00 each.
. Responsible for introducing and creating partnership with international
call center, creating the first local call center division for
IntegraCore.
. Consistently winning customer`s trust and loyalty by providing superior
communication, expertise, and service to ensure continued satisfaction
and forge solid, long-term account relationships.
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, Vernon Hills, Illinois ( 2002-2010
Fortune 200 company producing engineered fasteners and components, and
equipment.
Territory Sales Account Manager, Duo-Fast Division (2008-2010)
Promoted to launch and direct new division and product line, devising and
executing innovative direct sales and marketing strategies targeting end
users and business owners throughout Georgia. Managed and expedited all
division and territory operations including new business development,
account management, product marketing, brand development, contract
negotiations, invoicing, contact management (Salesforce.com), and inventory
management. Perform competitive market analysis, skillfully developing and
aligning product offerings with customer needs and requirements. Establish
and cultivate key relationships, coordinate account development operations,
and maximize market share growth.
Specific Accomplishments:
. Built division from zero revenue and 0% market share to $55,000 monthly
sales and 40% market share in less than 1 year.
. Penetrated local Hispanic Market, propelling client base from 0% to 60%
of current customers.
. Won customer trust and loyalty by providing consistently superior
communication, expertise, and service to ensure continued satisfaction
and forge solid, long-term account relationships.
. Targeted new business opportunities with a strong focus on expanding
territories, spearheading lead generation, and increasing year over year
sales.
Account Executive, Paslode Division (2002-2008)
Directed highly effective B2B sales and business development activities
targeting major distributor/dealer accounts, and front store channels
throughout Georgia. Prepared quotes, closed agreements, identify/expand new
selling opportunities within customer based, and provide comprehensive post
sales support and account management. Manage strategic account planning,
client-specific issue resolution, account development/growth, client
relations and overall client satisfaction. Managed and coordinated high
profile sales/tent events to increase sales and corporate visibility.
Maintained top communication with new and existing account holders to
ensure business retention, and revenue growth. Trained and supported
distributor/dealer sales representatives to increase productivity and sales
performance. Serviced and supported 12 Home Depot and Lowe's stores.
Specific Accomplishments:
. Earned reputation as top performer, consistently exceeding $3.2 million
annual sales quota.
. Fueled $860,000 sales increase and 23% Hispanic market share growth by
orchestrating highly effective brand development and market penetration
initiatives targeting local Hispanic Market.
. Generated $500,000 fresh revenue by negotiating and closing major deal
with new direct dealer with 5 locations.
. Served as a key contributor to top revenue generation, boosting profits
through skillful management, expansion, and retention of new and existing
accounts.
. Teamed with marketing managers and focus groups to devise and deploy
creative marketing campaigns, promotions, and brand image.
COMMONCENTS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC., Atlanta, Georgia ( 2001-2002
Provider of data storage, retrieval, destruction, and processing solutions
for medical industry clients.
Account Executive
Controlled all account development functions for Georgia market, skillfully
acquiring and managing broad client base including hospitals, clinics, and
large group practices. Spearheaded lead generation utilizing cold calling
and direct marketing strategies. Cultivated corporate/brand awareness and
strategic relationships to drive achievement of corporate growth
initiatives.
Specific Accomplishments:
. Drove 50% increase in client base, and consistently achieved $500,000
annual sales quota.
. Propelled revenues and captured superior levels of customer satisfaction
through skillful one-to-one marketing, follow-up support, and product
education.
. Develop new channels and revenue streams, impacting corporate bottom line
while expanding territories.
. Captured new business by developing and delivering high impact sales
presentations.
. Provided hands-on strategic sales support for major accounts, dominating
sales negotiations and favorably positioning sales closing against
competition.
Note: Additional experience includes role as Recruiting Consultant for
Chase Staffing Services, Inc. (1998-2001).
Early career history includes role as Account Executive for WAXZ Radio.
Designed and launched sales and marketing initiatives to penetrate local
market; generated $200,000 sales growth (1995-1998).
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
University of Carabobo, Valencia, Venezuela
Associate of Science, Management
Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Georgia
The Landmark Forum and Leadership Program
Landmark Education, Atlanta, Georgia
AFFILIATIONS
Georgia Hispanic Network-Professional Development Forum
Sales and Marketing Executive International.
Miami Chamber of Commerce
Brazilian Chamber of Commerce