Dixon “D.J.” Allen
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Job target:
Sales representative/Sales management
Experience
Parker Holdings Company.
Grandparents left several rental properties to my mother in Florida. We came to an agreement for me to repair and sell the properties and me keep one of them and receive a 6% commission for properties sold. I rehabbed and sold 16 homes and two apartment complexes.
Balfour Company 2007-2012
Sales representative
Sell class rings and graduation memorabilia
Dealer Services International 2007-2009
Regional Manager -
Worked with General Managers and car dealerships owners customizing new and used vehicle; primarily lift kits on new trucks.
Coldwell banker Snow and Wall 2000-2008
Affiliate Broker
Represented both buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions.
American Race Car Association (ARCA) 1998-2005
Crew member, Crew chief; K and B Racing, Rock Hill, SC
Airtex Automotive 1998-2005
District Sales Manager
Prospected new business at the installer level and managed inventory for existing warehouse accounts.
• Increased sales in my district from $300K to $1.2M in 4.5 years
Gates Rubber Company 1992-1998
Territory Sales Manager
Prospected new business from auto parts stores and installers and managed inventory for existing warehouse-distributors.
• Increased account base from 300 to 1100 customers.
JB Cook Auto Parts 1988-1992
General Manager-1990-1992
Assistant Manager - 1989 to 1990
Directed all aspects of business and operational development, tracked sales to goal and monitored employee performance.
Education
Indian Springs Preparatory School 1976-1978
College prep courses with a 3.4 average.
Middle Tennessee State University 1979-1981
B.A. Marketing, 3.7 GPA
Notable Achievements:
• 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 “Eagle Flight Award” - Airtex Automotive (exceeded 110% of quota - an accomplishment made by less than 5% of the sales force)
• 2000 “High Flyers Club” - Airtex Automotive (achieved 100% of quota)
• 2004 & 2005 Million Dollar Club - Airtex Automotive (sales exceeded $1M)
• Never below top three in nation in acceding sales quotas
Personal attributes:
I have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. A professional with an impeccable sales and customer service record. I am computer literate with the ability to quickly learn new products and sales techniques. I am a flexible, independent worker, but also a team player with proven leadership skills.