DANTON “LANE” YOUNG
Wetumpka, AL 36092
*************@***.***
Objective
To continue in a sales/marketing career that utilizes my education, past work experience and successful track record to achieve your company goals and fulfill my personal goals.
Qualifications
The ability to create relationships and build trust with customers and prospects.
The dedication and determination to find and fill all needs.
The intelligence to translate business concepts and requirements into positive results.
Work History
June 2015 – Present Simmons’ Batteries – Outside Sales
*Seek and sign new business along with providing excellent customer service to
new accounts.
*Follow up with customers that have not purchased products in the last six months
and reestablish relationships and purchasing.
*Market the company and products to all businesses relevant to the industry.
July 2014 – May 2015 Insurance Producer - State Farm Insurance
*Discuss and write new business through cold calls, referrals and internet leads.
*Quote and Sell insurance products to consumers.
*Consult with and educate the consumer about insurance products & coverages.
2010 - 2014 Sales Development Manager – Ecolab
* Service the needs of the sales staff and customers of US Foods Service
*Build partnership with all customers.
*Help solve problems by communicating with managers and sales staff concerning new and existing accounts.
*Sell solutions to new customers.
*Maintain and grow a $750,000 yearly budget with US Foods.
*Grow a territory that included the State of Alabama, the panhandle of Florida and the southeastern corner of Georgia
2006 - 2010 Territory Manager – Ecolab
*Set up new accounts through cold calls, referrals and leads.
*Service calls to existing customers each month.
*New Solution sales to existing customers.
*Solve problems by communicating with managers, general managers and administrators in existing accounts.
*Build partnership with all customers.
*Work with Distributor partners monthly.
*Consult with and train customers in a $600,000 territory
June 2005 to Territory Manager – G&K Services
December 31, 2005
*Make a minimum of 40 prospect calls per week using telephone solicitation, cold calls, company leads and referrals. *Set 20 confirmed appointments per week.
Sign two new customers per week
Education
2014 State Of Alabama Insurance License for Property & Casualty
Life & Health
2011 Sales Force certified
2004 Serve Safe Certified
1993 B.S. Elementary Education, Auburn University at Montgomery
1994 Attended Alabama State University in pursuit of Masters Degree.
Business References:
Allen Campbell – supervisor – District Manager w/ Ecolab – 501-***-****
John Rich – supervisor – State Farm Insurance – 228-***-****
Travis Tinch – supervisor – District Manager w/ Ecolab – 205-***-****
Ricky Hester – customer & owner of Troy Auto Sales – 334-***-****
Breck Honea – supervisor & Agent w/ State Farm Insurance – 601-***-****