JOHN G. RAY

**** *********** #****, ***** *****, Missouri 63031

314-***-****

acf40d@r.postjobfree.com

ASSISTANT MANAGER PURCHASING AGENT-BUYER SALES

Sales Operations Management ~ Strategic Planning ~ Revenue Growth and Profitability

Solutions Selling ~ Customer Service and Client Retention ~ Business Development ~ Leadership and Team Building

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Forward-thinking, goal-oriented, and dynamic professional offering impeccable business acumen and distinguished career in sales,

marketing, operational management, business development, and customer service. Equipped with track record of success in

maximizing business opportunities, developing and maintaining strong customer relations, and implementing focused sales programs

and initiatives. Armed with strong operations management skills; capable of assuming collaborative and leadership roles.

Strategic team player; with the ability to lead, motivate, and mentor teams toward personal and organizational development as

well as organizational objectives attainment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADVOCARE - ST. LOUIS, MO

Independent Distributor 2014–Present

– Proactively participate in various sales seminars and sales conferences to further develop skills and knowledge of

product marketing.

– Establish and maintain productive relationships with customers to identify their needs and ensure satisfaction and

repeat business.

– Made substantial contribution to the achievement of highest profit level of 40% within the first three months of tenure.

BERRY COMPANY - ST. LOUIS, MO

Inside Sales 2013–2014

– Demonstrated efficiency in formulating and executing effective advertising programs for both existing and new business

clients.

– Drove significant increase in brand awareness by developing and initiating online presence to differentiate businesses

from their competition.

– Efficiently managed the online presence of company products and services which boosted revenue and productivity.

BALLY TOTAL FITNESS - ST. LOUIS, MO (2003–2012)

General Manager 2006–2012

– Rendered expert oversight to sales and assistant managers, sales staff, retail supervisor, personal training director,

personal trainers, and maintenance staff.

– Assumed full accountability in overseeing all aspects of operation and performance in the facility including staff

recruitment and training.

– Planned and organized meetings for sales management and representatives.

– Ranked as #1 in the district in sales and net profit, as well as in the region in net profit through demonstration of

exemplary performance.

– Served as driving force in improving sales by 50% within six months of tenure; consequently earning promotion to manage

the largest location in district.

– Earned selection as one of thirty clubs nationwide out of 350 total to participate in the Elite Performers meetings in

Mexico.

– Employed efficient management skill in consistently exceeding club sales and profitability goals; thus reducing expenses

by 15%.

Assistant Manager 2003–2006

– Provided assistance to the general manager in overseeing daily business operation and sales staff to support the overall

achievement of budget goals.

– Established and sustained business relationships in the community to enhance brand awareness and sales productivity.

– Obtained distinction for exceeding budget objectives by 25% on a monthly basis.

EARLIER CAREER WITH ACCOMPLISHMENTS

AUGSBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS, INC. - MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Buyer

– Managed the negotiation of pricing with vendor clients for the Ecclesiastical Arts Division of Augsburg Fortress.

– Efficiently managed the forecasting of product trends to ensure in-stock, along with the profitability of the product

line.

– Responsible for the procurement of supplies for all retail stores throughout the United States and Canada.

WAL-MART, INC. - ST. LOUIS, MO; BENTONVILLE, AR

Assistant Manager

Associate Buyer

– Drove effort for the accurate sales projections and budget expenses for seven departments; while spearheading millions

of dollars in retail sales.

– Negotiated an accepted deal with an established client concerning vital changes to a major product category.

– Conceptualized the design of store layout for a product category which implemented in 1,500 stores nationwide.

– Leveraged expertise in conducting weekly video broadcast to convey company objectives within United States retail

locations through Wal-Mart satellite television.

– Earned selection to travel to Canada, responsible in facilitating training for team of new Canadian employees in

Woodstock, Ontario.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING AND BUSINESS LOGISTICS

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA, COLUMBIA, MO

Sam Walton Scholar Inroads Scholar

Annual Council of Business Logistics-Washington, DC (Student Representative)

AFFILIATION

St. Louis Real Estate Investors Association

ACTIVITIES

Big Brothers Outreach Program

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