Sales Manager

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February 20, 2015

ARLENE MANFRA

VERO BEACH FLORIDA 32962

SALES MANAGER – THE WAYFARER INN – BEDFORD, NH 1972 -1980

Event Planning/Corporate Group Market, acquiring and maintaining a solid base of

accounts. Communicating with the catering department on all details for food and

beverage and AV equipment. Promoted new business by phone solicitation, site tours

and in-house initiatives.

SALES MANAGER – RAMADA INN – STRATFORD, CT 1970-1972

Responsible for acquiring and maintaining a solid base of customers and for attaining a

high level of profitability for the property. Provided all operations areas with up-to-date

information about promotions and specific accounts and assisted in training employees

on proper up-selling techniques.

SALES EXECUTIVE – UNIGLOBE TRAVEL, BOSTON, MA 1965-1970

Identified corporate travel clients, established executive appointments and evaluated

corporate management potential. Provided analysis, and identified needs toward the

development of a financial pro forma. Had a high closing ratio.

DIRECTOR OF SALES – UNIGLOBE TRAVEL 1965-1965

Recruited, interviewed, hired, motivated and trained sales executives developed a team

sales approach, total sales department evaluation and a profitability system.

Developed/presented client service initiatives and seminars.

REAL ESTATE SALES- TODAY REALESTATE 2001-2005

My responsibilities-As a Sales agent I built a client base through various marketing

and networking activities. I used tools like a lead generation system to help my business

I attended weekly sales meetings and other office activities to stay connected and up

to date on available properties and new potential clients. I had become a listing agent.

I attribute my selling success to the FSBO market. I am a independent person with a

entrepreneurial mindset. I do have a Real Estate license.

EDUCATION:

BA: MARKETING BOSTON UNIVERSITY/ References Upon request