VICKI PILGREEN
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Professional Summary
Results-driven professional with proven record of performance in managing staff, growing a business and increasing sales revenue. Strong work ethic with proven leadership, coaching and motivating skills to promote teamwork as well as individual advancement
Professional Experience
Tuff Shed, Inc. (May 2016 to January 2018) Sales Design Consultant
Sales professional for new construction
Relationship building with Retail customers and Commercial Accounts to generate sales. Social media marketing, ie: Craig’s List, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Design consulting for accounts to assist with solving storage and garage needs.
A Place for Mom (May 2015 to March 2016)
Senior Living Advisor
Responsible for placement of individuals requiring Assisted Living or Memory Care housing.
Avon Products, Inc. (May 2004 to January 2015) Corporate District Sales Manager and Trainer
Directed a district staff of 700+ representatives for growing and sustaining profitable sales growth to achieve key company indicators
Implement field strategy to achieve direct selling excellence through prospecting, training and developing.
Recruit, train and motivate all representatives for personal and business goals
Top in nation for sustainable Leadership growth
Achievements
Top 10% in the Nation in Sales for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2011
National Unit Trainer since 2005
Primary Unit Trainer since 2010
Training Partner since 2005
Young’s Plant Farm, Auburn, AL (March 2003 to May 2004) District Sales Manager
Managed a merchandising staff of 20 for (9) Big Box stores
Responsible for all live plant ordering, receiving, inventory control and merchandising
Achievements
Opened 2 new stores complete with layout and organization of live plant purchases
Dramatically increased sales over prior year performance
Olde Town Discount Outlet, Sylacauga, AL (January 1999 to March 2003) Owner
Hired, managed and directed staff. Provided operational oversight for all customer service, sales and facility management operations.
Trained staff and handled all ordering and receiving, inventory management and cost control
Steco and Company, Birmingham, AL (November 1983 to January 1999) Manufacturer’s Representative
Independent Sales Representative for 5 state area
Responsible for refractory sales to all steel mill facilities, foundries and metallurgical coke ovens
Grew revenue from $900K to $4M in first 3 years
Education
College coursework: Snead State Community College, Jefferson State Community College and Samford University.