Brian Newsome
(P) 813-***-**** (E) *******@*****.***
Professional Summary
Results-oriented Sales Manager with the ability to lead
organizations to successful product launches and higher
revenues. Expertise in developing client relations.
Highly motivated with extensive customer service and
sales experience.
Areas of Expertise
. Top-rated sales performance . Quality assurance
. Negotiation skills . Traffic analysis
. Web-based reporting tools . Predictive modeling
. Complex problem resolution . Product development
. Social media marketing . Project management
. Campaign performance . Conflict resolution
tracking
. Lead Development . Listening skills
. Accounts Payable/Receivable . Excellent
communication skills
. Creative Problem Solving . Strong client
relations
. Sales, Reporting, Statement . Energetic work
Billing attitude
. Strategic Sales . Credit card processing
. International sales support . Invoice processing
. Cash flow management
Professional Experience
04/2013 - 08/2014 Bran New Athletics Tampa, FL
Director of Sales
Report and consolidate company financial performance.
Calculate, prepare, and
issue bills, invoices and account statements. Manage
all direct and online sales of
products. Source new distributors and manage
relationship with current distributors.
Retain products visibility and inventory by tracking into a CRM
system. Account for
over 50% of company sells.
11/2007 - 4/2013 FE Samuels Tampa, FL
Director of Sales
01/2006 - 11/2007
Generate over $1.5 million per year in revenues resulting from large-scale
direct marketing campaign. Reported and consolidated company financial
performance. Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices and account
statements according to established procedures. Comply with federal, state
and company policies, procedures and regulations. Matched purchase orders
with invoices and recorded the necessary information. Communicated with
customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions and explain
information. Computed, recorded, and proofread data, records and reports.
Earned "Top Seller" for three consecutive years.
Proximiti Communications Tampa, FL
Senior Outside Sales Executive
Identified prospective customers using lead generating methods and
performing an average of 20 cold calls per day. Identified and qualified
customer needs, developed sales strategies and negotiated and closes
profitable projects with 80% success rate. Developed tool to track and
monitor personal sales opportunities, deals in progress and finished
contracts. Consistently hit and exceeded sales goals.
10/2003 - 01/2006
11/2002 - 07/2003
03/1998 - 05/2002
1.99 Cleaners Tampa, FL
Manager
Executed and integrated advertising campaign across multiple media
channels. Hired and trained several members of staff. Provide excellent in
person customer service to an average of 60 clients daily. Answered and
followed up client inquiries, solving problems, and providing new product
information. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding
payments, returns and exchanges. Compute accurate sales prices for purchase
transactions.
Citi Bank Tampa, FL
Inside Sale Executive
Identified prospective clients using lead generating methods and performing
an average of 80 calls per day. Participated in various incentive programs
and contests designed to support achievement of production goals.
Identified and qualified customer needs, developed sales strategies and
negotiated and closes profitable projects with 85% success rate.
Consistently hit and exceeded sales goals.
GE Capital Tampa, FL
Customer Service Executive
Provide customer service for an average of 75 clients
per day, while answering customer inquiries, solving
problems, and providing new product information. Assist
customers with store and product complaints. Received
and awarded multiple reviews acknowledging my level of
dedication to excellent customer service. Guaranteed
positive customer experiences and resolved all customer
complaints.
Education
2001 University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
Business
Finance
B.S. Finance
Certifications
PCI Compliance
Loan Originator's
Real Estate Sales Associate
Professional Affiliations
Member of the USF Inaugural Football Team
Involved in community and youth programs
- Tampa Chamber of Commerce (2008 - 2010)
- Tampa Bay Business Travel Association (2008 - 2009)
- Tampa Bay Business Owners (2013 - Current)
- Partner In Network (2013 - Current)