Sales Representative

Douglas Platt

*** ****** ****, *********, *** Jersey 07626

917-***-**** *******.*****@******.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-platt-75376413 Professional Summary:

25+ years experienced & result oriented sales leader with the ability to formulate sales strategy, manage company wide sales, manage client relationships and lead teams. Over the course of my career, I have managed multi-million-dollar production budgets and established relations with manufacturers throughout the US and Asia. Excellent communicator with strong negotiation skills and exceptional problem-solving abilities. Professional Experience:

Jag International Trim New York, NY

Co-Founder/Director of Sales September 2019 – Present

• Drive weekly pipeline development with key clients and decision makers.

• Create and implement processes and programs to ensure success of the Company.

• Develop strategy and provide direction for Sales and Support Teams.

• Manage day-to-day sales operations of the Company.

• Oversee International sourcing and product development.

• Responsible for new business acquisitions.

Lion Button New York, NY

Senior Vice President Sales 2008 to September 2019 Sales Representative 1993 to 2008

At Lion Button I was the SVP of Sales and reported directly to the owner. In addition to my sales responsibilities I was also a key member of the Executive Team that was responsible for all marketing campaigns and launching of new products to increase profits. My work with both the merchandising and operations teams was key to the company’s success.

• Grew a $4 million dollar small book of business into $11 million dollars by acquiring new clients such as Macys, Kohls, Jones Apparel & Lands’ End.

• Combined entrepreneurial drive with business-management skills to drive gains in revenue, market share and profits by negotiating all pricing, and provide solutions of different product variations to customers while ensuring quality control.

• Worked directly with fashion designers and garment buyers for the procurement of buttons, hardware and accessory lines.

• As part of the Executive Sales team I developed a clear strategic sales vision for effectively training and coaching both veteran and junior sales team members.

• Managed all U.S. sales representatives and our sales force in the Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, Korea and India offices.

Douglas Platt

501 Laurel Lane Cresskill, New Jersey 07626

917-***-**** *******.*****@******.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-platt-75376413

• Travelled frequently to Asia to work with our sales offices and visit all Lion Button customer’s overseas offices to maintain and grow revenue.

• Installed quality control industry standards for testing and specific demands that each major retailer required in order to become a Preferred Supplier.

• Cultivated relationships with new prospects and existing customers. Key Skills:

New Business Development, Sales Development, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, Customer Relationship Management, Revenue Management, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Financial Analysis. Sales Planning, Lead Generation, Revenue Generator.

Earlier Career:

Honeywell Alarm Division New York, NY

Sales Representative 1989 - 1993

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

State University of New York at Albany

Albany, New York

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