Leo Richard Byrnes
Walkersville, Maryland 21793
301-***-**** (H) ******@*******.*** 240-***-**** (C)
OBJECTIVE
Sales Professional with a successful track record of developing and implementing strategies and programs that resulted in increasing share of market of strategic brands. Visionary with ability to project market needs, develop new accounts to improve profits, increase sales, and extend market penetration. Experienced in covering assigned territory to develop new accounts, ensure high satisfaction and improve sales revenue.
ZEE MEDICAL COMPANY
Account Executive 2013- Present
- Sold Products and First Aid Cabinets to Offices, Small Businesses and Independent Retailers
- Responsible for selling CPR and AED Training, Safety Products and over 2,000 First Aid items
- Cold Call up to 20 new accounts per week
- Introduced new products to key decision makers and expanded safety products through a Workplace Safety Review
SANTA FE NATURAL TOBACCO COMPANY
Account Executive 2007- 2013
- Increased distribution based on smart growth mode and achieved goals every year
- Sold new line of premium cigarettes to over 100 accounts each year
- Assisted managers in 600 stores in setting merchandising strategies
- Grew volume an average of 29% in my assignment annually
FUNKHOUSER OIL COMPANY
Account Representative- 2006-2007
- Responsible for sales of bulk oil products to accounts on a weekly basis
- Drove initiatives to innovative and effective strategies for market penetration, new business and
customer retention
INTER CONTINENTAL CIGAR COMPANY
Territory Manager – 2004-2006
- Responsible for 1500 accounts in four state region
- Introduced new products to wholesale buyers and expanded brand penetration through promotions,
incentives and in store marketing
- Participated in quarterly national meetings
BROWN AND WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION
Territory Manager – 1984-2004
Sold and merchandised tobacco products to over 200 retail and wholesale accounts in both independent and chain accounts. Portfolio comprised of four brands with 12% of market share
- Salesman of the year 1994 (inclusive of 64 managers)
- Developed sales tool which marketed the value of incremental discount to the buyer. System
implemented nationally
- Developed and implemented sales strategies that resulted in profitable sales
- Won 40% increase in contracted accounts, with subsequent increase in market share of 24%
- Developed and managed marketing budget of up to $750K
- Implemented and maintained marketing promotions and strategies to increase incremental volume
and market share
- Introduced new products to wholesale buyer and expanded current brand penetration through
promotions, incentives and in store marketing
- Trained and developed part-time personnel
Duron Paints
Retail Rep – 1978- 1984
-Sold and merchandised paint products to painting contractors and homeowners
-Mixed paint chips to specs
-Delivered paint to contractors on site
EDUCATION
B.S. Business Administration, Mt. St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, MD
A.A. General Studies, Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Sales Development Seminar (40 hrs) Indianapolis, IND
Microsoft Excel Continuing Education Class, Frederick Community College
Professional Sales Development Seminar (40 hrs), Louisville, KY
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Proficient
Professional Sales Development Seminar (40 hrs), Oxford, NC