Toledo, Oh *****
419-***-**** e-mail
*********@*****.***
Lisa B. Schaaf
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position in a reputable, fast paced environment that would give me
the maximum opportunities to prove my skills and experience to bring that
company to the next level. I am a team player and goal oriented individual
with eight years of outside sales experience, and four years of car sales.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Responsible for strategically identifying potential clients to grow small
to large business accounts through
initiating and closing the sales on products.
Absorb large amounts of technical knowledge and able to meet and surpass
quota's in a commission based environment.
Persuasive communicator with time-management skills allowing a revenue
generating sales pipeline, which leads to excellent business relationships.
Works well within a team environment and can partner with other account
managers to maintain and grow accounts.
Works side by side with prospective customers as a professional consultant
to analyze business needs and make recommendations on solutions that will
benefit and enhance the customers overall experience.
Superior closing sales ratio's.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Presentations.
EMPLOYMENT
Brondes Ford, Toledo Ohio
Car Sales
7/13-Present
Approach and assist new customers that enter the dealership lot
Determine the needs of the customer by listening and asking questions
Perform walk-around with customer and demonstrate features of suitable
automobiles
Effectively close automotive sales
Ensure the customer understands the vehicle's operating features, and
paperwork
Maintain an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat business and
referrals
Reports to the sales manager regarding objectives, reviews, analyses, and
planned activities
Attends training and sales meetings offered by the dealership and
manufacturers
Review sales statistics and actions to determine how to better utilize
time, plan more
effectively, and improve sales
Verizon Wireless
3/12-7/13
Wireless Specialist
Facilitate retail sales of cellular phones and wireless services to
the general public while demonstrating outstanding customer service.
Create additional sales opportunities through creative marketing
campaigns and community involvement.
Develop continuous and up-to-date knowledge of wireless products and
services; with exceptional demonstration of equipment capabilities
Handle daily store operations such as opening/closing, inventory
control, cash management, and various office/administrative duties.
Develop and monitor action plans for the accomplishment of
daily/month sales goals
Nextel Communications, Toledo Ohio 7/97-2/03
Account Executive
Perform numerous sales, and customer service functions in the sale of
digital wireless cell phones.
Opened up the first Nextel direct office in Northwest Ohio in July of
1997. Consistently ranked over the 90th percentile in quota in two
consecutive years.
Began servicing and maintaining over 1,500 accounts in the Michigan
and Northwest Ohio market in 1999.
Awarded a member of the 125% club for 7 months in 2000.
Achieved above 100% of quota in the year 2001, ranking me in the top
10% of Michigan, and Northwest Ohio market.
Trained new Account Executives in the sales presentation strategies,
and marketing.
Enterprise Car Sales, Toledo Ohio 7/95-8/97
Senior Account Executive 8/96-8/97
Perform numerous sales, and marketing functions in the area of used
automobiles.
Consistently ranked #1 in the branch sales based on the highest sales
volume: ranked #1 in sales 7 months in the Detroit Group.
Achieved 100% customer satisfaction in 1997 based on ESQI customer
reviews surveys.
Developed leads through marketing promotions, cold calls, and
networking with area lenders.
Functioned as a Finance Manager, negotiating loan contracts and
manage ring the loan process for all company sales.
Train new and existing Account Executives in the sales presentation
strategies.
Account Executive 11/95-8/96
Performed sales and marketing functions
Sold 140% of sales goal in 1996, with top sales in the branch each
month in the Detroit Group 6 months
Increased sales leads 50% through marketing promotions.
Administrative assistant 7/95-11/95
Performed Branch Manager tasks in the sales process
Increased branch sales leads y 80% by initiating and implementing a
highly successful marketing campaign. Promoted quickly based on
strong sales, and personal skills performance.
EDUCATION
Owens Community College, Perrysburg Ohio