Sales Representative Machine Operator

JULIE MATHIAS

*** **** ***** ****** ******, WI **956 920-***-**** ************@*********.***

PROFILE

Passionate and highly skilled sales professional with 20 + years of experience and a record of success in diverse industries. High integrity, fearless salesperson with a calm confidence and an uncanny ability to put prospects and clients at ease quickly. Known for driving sales and achieving closing rates of 70 to 80%, even in challenging economic times. Additional skills include:

Territory Development and Expansion Sales Presentations

Prospect Qualifying and Interviewing Process Improvement

Junior Talent Training and Mentoring Account Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc. – Madison, WI

Sales Representative 2001 to Present

Performed cold call sales efforts for company serving small businesses, large corporations, and major corporate farms to lobby state government for favorable tax, legislation, and regulation reform. Delivered presentations to corporate boards and senior business leaders. Called on prospects across northeast, western, and southern Wisconsin.

Achieved closing rate of 80% during tenure through tenacity, communication skills, and ability to connect with business owners.

Contributed to significant reduction of state’s business tax rates by motivating members to be more active and vocal in governmental affairs. Wisconsin moved from 2nd highest taxed state to 11th during employment period.

Personally met with state senators and assembly members to advocate on small business issues; presented to legislature’s Joint Finance Committee and recruited small business owners to attend and become involved in meetings.

Georgia-Pacific Tissue Inc. – Neenah, WI

Machine Operator / Technician 1993 to 2001

Operated numerous machines in the manufacture of paper products and preparation of related raw materials.

Performed quality tests on variety of finished products; reported results to production teams.

Contributed to dramatic reduction in accidents and safety incidences by initiating facility’s first formal safety program.

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Orkin Pest Control – Panama City, FL

Sales Representative 1980 to 1993

Sold pest control products and services through cold calling. Managed appointments and ensured service after the sale.

Received multiple awards for ‘top salesperson’ in entire state.

Completed specialized education in epidemiology; trained new employees.

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