Sales Representative Outside
Resume:
ROB WESTLAKE
**** *. ******* ***. **-F, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33311
*************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-westlake-96562597/
Objective
A position as an Account Manager/Sales Representative where I can influence specifications by leveraging my skills, experience and relationships, resulting in profitable sales for the company I represent.
EXPERIENCE
JERRY PAIR AND ASSCOCIATES FEBRUARY 2014 – APRIL 2019
Outside Sales Representative – Florida
Increased sales to 3 million to the Architectural and Design community via hotel showings, office visits and Pop-up shows in Naples, Sarasota, Jacksonville, etc. for this luxury, multi-line showroom.
Presented the latest collections of fabrics (Jim Thompson, Nobilis, Glant, Dedar/Hermes…), furniture (Ironies, Gregorius-Pineo, Dennis and Leen…) and lighting (Boyd, Porta Romana, Hector Finch…).
STARK CARPET SEPTEMBER 2012 – JANUARY 2015
Outside Sales Representative – Florida
Created the first outside sales program for Florida showroom. Increased active client base by 20% by traveling throughout Florida and presenting Stark’s luxury, custom rugs and carpets to Interior Designers.
Trained staff how to coordinate with outside sales rep and to improve their customer service skills to non-local clients.
Guided designers in the creation of custom designs for their projects.
WILLIAM WESTLAKE, LLC. JANUARY 2007 – JULY 2012
Independent Sales Representative – Florida
Created a business to represent smaller boutique showrooms in the Design Center (DCOTA), with no outside sales representation to the larger Florida market.
Developed new business for these various showrooms through extensive travel and promotion to Florida Interior Designers.
EDWARD FIELDS CARPET 1998 – 2006
Inside/Outside Sales and Design Development
Guided designers through the process of creating custom rugs and carpets for their high-end projects, using America’s premiere carpet maker.
Conceived original designs based on the designer’s project concept, furniture layout and fabric/color selections. Specified yarn content and color, ordered “strike offs”, generated quotes and placed orders.
EDUCATION
B.F.A. Virginia commonwealth university
Interior Design and Fine Art
B.A. COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY
Psychology/Business
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Studio Database, SalesForce.com and Social Media.
Ability to accurately read Architectural Drawings
Strong organizational, time management, listening and problem solving.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Outstanding Presentation Skills.
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