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616-***-**** ************@*****.***
Chad S Howes
SUMMARY
Highly organized and sales-driven problem solver, interested in
assuring a quality
atmosphere by handling a variety of clients in a positive,
knowledgeable, and strategic manner. A Dedicated, detail-oriented,
hard-working team player who develops strong working relationships.
EMPLOYMENT
Masco Retail Sales Support, Mooresville, NC January 2002-Present
Regional Operations Manager
* Manage sales and service in a 195 store region with thirty
employees and $50 million in annual sales
* Oversee employee training, product knowledge and sales production
* Responsible for scheduling, project execution, project review and
employee reviews
* Work with management team to develop team sales plans, safety
standards, project launches and standard operating procedures
District Sales Representative (Current)
* Manage sales and service within a ten store district with average
annual sales of $3.5 million
* Responsible for training associates at the store level though
clinics and in aisle product knowledge sessions
* Work with store management to implement promotional opportunities,
manage visual merchandising standards, inventory levels and
customer experience
District Team Lead
* Create sales plans and team development plans for a 35 store
territory with four sales representatives
* Coordinate the implementation of in store signage and off shelf
opportunities
Store Auditor
* Review employees merchandising standards throughout the country
* Assist in creating our company's store review SOP's and processes
Select Comfort, Grand Rapids, MI December 1999- January 2002
Sales Professional/Assistant Manager
* Thrived in a team based sales environment
* Received many awards for sales accomplishments and low return
percentages
* Accomplished sales associate and assistant manager
* Responsible for store opening and closing procedures
Track n' Trail, Grand Rapids, MI April 1998-December 1999
Sales Associate/Assistant Manager
* Top sales and customer service associate
* Developed visual displays and merchandising for storefront
* Key holder responsible for opening and closing procedures
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, December 2001
Double major in Marketing and International Business