Jerome William Watts (Jerry)
Longview, WA 98632
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Objective:
A career as a Regional Sales Representative for an equipment manufacturer Skills:
Thorough Industry Knowledge
Excellent Presentation and Demonstration Skills
Opportunity Management
CRM Utilization
Distributor Relations and Management
End User Relations and Management
Experience:
June 2003 – Present
Fire Products group Manager Mallory Safety & Supply – Longview, WA I came to MalloryCo to do inside sales for the fire division. In 2005 I went to CA as an outside sales territory manager. In 2007 I came back to the Longview office as the Fire Products Group Manager. My primary roles include inventory management, maintaining supplier relationships, going out with NW territory managers to give sales presentations, end user training, and attending trade shows.
2001 – 2003
Boat sales associate Staff Jennings Boating Center – Portland, OR I spent two years working for a 3rd generation owned Bayliner boat distributor. My primary roles were working with customers to be sure to fit them with a boat that best met their needs and managing all aspects of the sales process.
1999 – 2001
Assistant Store Manager International Discount Golf – Tigard, OR My role as the assistant store manager mainly included managing the sales floor. I was responsible for making sure that the sales staff were properly trained and maximizing profits for the store.
1991 – 1999
Paramedic/Firefighter Scappoose Rural Fire District – Scappoose, OR I started as a volunteer firefighter while I was going to Paramedic School. I was eventually hired full time. Other than responding to emergencies I also played a role in training and maintenance of the equipment.