Sales Manager

Tim J. Marr [pic]

*** *. *** ****** #***, Long Beach, CA 90802

949-***-**** ? ********@***.***

Who I am

A very experienced, tireless, self-starting, bilingual, college-educated

general manager with a proven track record of creating successful

businesses. An aggressive multitalented executive that has the initiative

and imagination to find new business where others don't think to look. An

ambitious go-getter, I am willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

What I can do

Have broad experience in business development, sourcing supplier networks,

growing market share, hiring and training sales, and marketing and

distribution staffs. Expert skills in Business 2 Business (b2b) sales and

account management. Fluent in oral and written Spanish.

Experience

Salesman, 12/1994 - 01/1995

Pitney Bowes Copier Division

. sold copiers and printer to the San Fernando Valley area

. cold called and canvassed business parks opening new accounts

. maintained and upgraded existing accounts

CEO

?02/1996 - 03/2012

Rankserve Imaging Supplies? Gardena, CA

. Wholesaler of Xerox original toner supplies on a worldwide basis

. Developed supplier network in 15 countries to maximize low costs and

product availability for our customers

. By rapidly creating wholesale accounts, I turned a $5000 investment

into a company grossing $1 million in sales its first year

. Sales increased from $1 million incrementally reaching $13 million in

the ninth year

. Cold called and made follow up calls with accounts creating

familiarity and loyalty to Rankserve and thus creating repeat business

. Directed 15 employees in sales, purchasing, administration and

logistics

. Prepared import and export shipments for passage through US Customers

at Port of Los Angeles and LAX

. Directed sales and promotion at booths at trade shows in Los Vegas and

Vancouver

. Led marketing campaigns placing ads in publications targeted for

wholesale toner buyers

Owner, 05/2013 - 04/2014

Guajilo Mexican Grill? Valencia, Spain

. Used social media, bus advertising and flyers to make the restaurant

well known in Valencia

. Designed, planned and organized the restaurant from beginning to

completion

. Created specials including discounts or free drinks to push sales on

weekends resulting in record sales nights

. Negotiated with various suppliers throughout Spain to guarantee a

stable, inexpensive supply. This was notable because Spain doesn't

have an extensive network of Mexican food suppliers

Skills

. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

. Proven sales skills such as cold-calling, B2B, and consistent follow-

ups

. Microsoft Office, Excel

Education

University of Notre Dame

? History, BA

. Graduated Cum Laude with a 3.6 GPA

Awards/Achievements

. Entrepreneur Magazine's Fasted Growing Entrepreneur in the USA

. Toastmasters

. Kiwanis Club

. Big Brother of America

. Young Entrepreneur Organization

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