David Bruce
Certified National Notary
**** ****** **** ** **********, IA 52722 *************@***.*** 563-***-****
Professional Profile
Sales professional with over 28years of experience providing exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, proficient and promoting confidence as well as building strategic business relationships while interfacing positively with people from diverse cultures. Proven ability to troubleshoot and develop both creative and innovative solutions to business and sales challenges. Successfully manages change for improved team performance.
Professional Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Planning & Organizing
Decision Making
Excellent Customer Service
Highly Dependable
Team Oriented
Microsoft Office Suite
Results Oriented
Problem Solver
Professional Experience
Sales & Leasing Specialist – YES COMMUNITIES – Davenport, IA 11/2020 – Present
List and sell preowned manufactured homes in communities and on leased land
Scheduled and attended a minimum of 20 appointments per week resulting in surpassed annual quota by 30%
Answer client questions regarding products, prices & availability and attend trade shows and sales conferences
Maintain a high referral base and exceptional feedback from previous clients
Educate clients on the current manufactured home industry and answer any questions they may have
Coordinate all steps in the process of purchasing a new or used home from the delivery to the setup of a manufactured home
General Manager – WIKI BUSINESS GROUP – Davenport, IA 5/2015 – 8/2020
Provided leadership in national inbound/outbound sales (in person and over the phone) (FL, TX, and CA)
Efficiently negotiated contracts, including price of goods with vendors (both sign and print companies)
Oversaw fleet of graphic designers and worked hand in hand with vendors. Performed market analysis
Utilized marketing expertise in spearheading text message marketing and 3D image advertising, implementing sales and marketing strategies to achieve revenue goals and exceed profit projections
Senior Sales Executive/Trainer – AMERICAN PUBLISHIN – Hampton, IA 2008 – 2015
Engaged in relationship sales, building rapport, and educating clients as an excellent communicator
Built credibility and cultivated lasting relationships with clients to achieve accelerating sales
Managed sales personnel to ensure company targets were attained through maximum productivity
Executive Advertising Agent – ADS ENTERPRISES – Waterloo, IA 2001 – 2008
Prepared proposals to prospective clients, documented customer orders and payment details
Managed strategic accounts and developed new business utilizing consultative marketing and sales techniques
Built long-term business relationships with clients becoming a trusted adviser for advertising solutions
Installation Technician/Sales manager– DirecTV – Austin, TX 1994 – 1998
Recognized for being #1 in satellite sales in North Texas and #2 in entire state of TX between 1998-2000
Grew company sales by 33.3% in 1996, 22% in 1997, and 41.9% in 1998
Expanded satellite sales to commercial accounts (gyms, restaurants, etc.), increasing sales by 52%
Won top sales in company 1996-2000
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration: Management & Marketing Minor 1994 – 1998
University of Texas, Austin TX