M ark D. Salvesen
Cell:630-***-****
Rockton, I L 61072 E-
mail:************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Motivated individual seeking a position with a goal to prove stability that
could lead to a long term relationship. Desire to be part of a team striving to
acquire proficiency of performance according to company principles, and
procedures.
EMPLOYMENT
November 2013 Present Swisher International Inc.
Territory Manager Increasing sales volume in assigned territory. Improving
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distribution and merchandizing in area retail outlets. Establishing promotional plans,
and executing them with key customers. Developing professional business
relationships. Delivering superior customer service. Enhancing brand penetration
and distribution while achieving forecast objectives on an individual and corporate
basis.
Sales experience includes: Cigarillos, Premium Cigars, Moist Snuff, Chewing
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Tobacco, and Electronic Cigarettes. Knowledge of hundreds of products in various
SKUs of Swisher, and its sister companies.
August 2007 October 2013 Cintas, Rockford, IL
Service Sales Representative Focusing on servicing and growing existing client
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base from a Cintas company provided delivery vehicle. Identifying opportunities of
potential leads for additional business. Building strong relationships with existing,
and new customers. Understanding my clients operations. Proving my ability to
exceed customers expectations to maximize the long term value of Cintas for its
shareholders, and working partners.
Sales experience included: Floor mats, Air Freshners, Soaps, Chemicals,
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Garments, Drain Line Maintainers, Safewashers, Boots, T Shirts, Sweatshirts,
Jackets, Urinal Autodrips, Urinal Screens, Disposable Gloves, Hats, among many
others.
August 2003 – 2007 Power Distributing LLC, Elmhurst, IL
Account Manager – Responsibilities included merchandising products, arranging
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and maintaining of promotional displays, inventory and cash management, weekly
service visits to accounts within assigned territory, providing quality customer
service, maintaining relationships with client managers, as well as new business
development.
Sales experience included: Red Bull, Nestle Water, Jack Links Beef Jerky, Izze
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Sparkling Juice, Wolf Gang Puck Coffee, Smartwater, Old Towne Soda, and Fuze
Beverages, among many others.
August 2001 – August 2002 Blockbuster Video, Hanover Park, IL
Customer Service Representative – Responsibilities included cash handling,
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maintaining product inventory, and providing excellent customer service.
QUALIFICATIONS
Acquired a Class C Drivers License
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Excellent driving record
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10+ years of sales experience/route delivery
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Up to date computer software knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel,
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Access, PowerPoint & Dreamweaver MX
Utilize computer keyboard at 30 wpm with accuracy
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Familiarity with Internet and E mail
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EDUCATION
Streamwood High School, Streamwood, IL
Graduated July, 2002
Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL
Attended: Spring, 2003
Focus on: Windows XP and Political Science