Gary S. Cohen
***** ***** *****, ******, ** ***88 586-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***
Territory Manager/ Sales Manager/ Account Representative
Retail Sales / Retail Management / Territory Development / Account Maintenance
Profitability Improvement / Team Building
Retail Professional and Industry Leader: I have been fortunate to enjoy an extensive history in retail sales and management in the consumer goods industry. My background has provided me significant exposure to the Menswear, Consumer Appliance and Electronics and Automobile sales industries.
Career Track: Professional growth through such positions as Inventory Management, Sales, and Departmental Supervision.
Account Development and Territory Management: Throughout my career I have utilized strong attention to detail and extensive relationship building abilities to develop and maintain key accounts. I have a track record of driving growth, maintaining long term relationships and minimizing company losses.
Proven Record of Accomplishments: I have broad knowledge of sales, management and territory development. I have a history of driving sales volume, both individually and in a team environment. I have consistently exceeded company sales volume objectives while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Selected Achievements & Skills
Developed underperforming department into leading producer. Took department performing at 75% of company sales objective to 115% of plan within 12-month time frame.
Drove sales growth and reduced inventory losses. Increased departmental sales by 25% annually while reducing inventory losses by 50%.
Placed department as leader within the company. Through sound judgment, proper inventory control, relationship and team building was able to position my department as a leader among competing locations.
Skills: Extensive knowledge of sales, sales management and territory management. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Hands-on performance driven individual with history of exceeding company objectives and ability to build winning teams.
Career Overview Performance
Serra-Whelan Chevrolet-Automotive Detailer-2021-2023
Painting-Sales Associate/Painter-2011-2021
Royal Oak Ford-Sales Associate – 2009-2011
Automatic Apartment Laundries-Collector/Territory Manager-2002-2009
ABC Warehouse-Assistant Manager-1998-2002
Osmun’s Stores for Men/John Henry-Department Manager-1991-1998
Education
Southfield Lathrup Senior High School