Edson M. Fernandez
** ********* **. **** ********, CT 06110 • 860-***-****
www.Linkedin.com/in/edson-m-fernandez-14409244
adin62@r.postjobfree.com
Summary: Proven Bilingual (English, Spanish) Sales Professional – Helping Companies translate their business goals to reality. Expertise in Sales, business development, negotiation, customer service and account management, if you want to increase market share, revenues and exceeding customer expectations, Then you should talk to me.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UPS – Territory Account Manager
Hartford Connecticut Area April 2019 – Present
Responsible for sales growth, business development, account management and customer retention. Providing business solutions with US Ground, Air and International services
JTI-Japan Tobacco International, USA. Territory Manager-New England
CT, MA, RI, April 2018 – April 2019
Responsible for effective implementation of sales, distribution of E- Cigarettes (Logic) through- the- line marketing strategies including merchandising, shelf-space, and promotional programs as defined by the management.
Responsible for direct customer interface and trade relationship management
Assist in developing and implementing (key) account plans, agreements and monitor key accounts compliance.
Accomplishment:
Gained 65 accounts participating in Retail Reward Program, achieving 105%
Accomplished 155% of the distribution target gaining 270 out of 174 stores
Volume increased 74,869 units over the target of 85,637, achieving 187%(160,506)
Achieved 100% full coverage for each quarter 2018
Western Union, Territory sales Executive & Account Management
CT State, Western MA & Upstate NY, April 2013 – April 2018
Responsible for new business development, research and market analysis, prospecting, cold calling, networking & signing contracts with new agents, collecting required documentation, submitting complete full packages, and activating new agents.
Accomplishment:
Achieved 100% recruitment quotes of 108 new accounts & activating $130,000 in new revenues year over year.
Ranked in the top 5 sales account management nationwide in new recruitment and revenues in 2014 and 2015.
ORKIN pest control, Commercial Account Manager
Hartford, CT April 2010 – April 2013
Responsible for sales growth, business development, and customer retention, within an assigned sales territory achieving $420,000 in new accounts; introduced and sold “Integrated Pest Management” Responsibilities include: Prospecting, cold calling, generating new businesses, strategic account planning, sale negotiations, customer relationship building and account management.
Accomplishments:
• Exceeded sales goals of $12,000 per month to 140,000 per year for 3 years consecutively.
The Hispanic Yellow Pages, Senior Account Executive Hartford, CT Jan 2005 – April 2010
Responsible for prospecting, cold calling, sales, and customer retention handling three directories; Hartford county, Fairfield county, and Springfield MASS, billing $288,000 in new accounts annually
Accomplishments:
• Increased market penetration by 130% year over year.
Coca Cola, Peru-Vending Machine, Business Development Manager
Lima, Peru April 2002 - Dec 2004
Full accountability in developing mutually business relationship with key influencers and decision makers to gain access to install vending machines- offering clients a single source for office coffee service, water filtration, brand-name snacks, beverages and break room essentials. Responsible for new business development and maintaining stringent sales quota for designated territory, work with management and service department to optimize sales and return on investment, developing and implementing promotion and advertising tools, events and activities for leading brands nationwide.
Accomplishments
• 2002 Achieved 100% of quota-for all products sold
• Ignited sales from $120k to $280kannually.
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Major in Business Management
New England College of Business and Finance; Boston, MA
Pest Management Operation, Purdue University; Indiana, IN
Business Management, Stratford Career Institute; Washington DC,
Bachelor of Science in Management; IPAE College of Business, Peru,
Professional Development: Skill Soft Learning Plan. Individual Contributor Plan (Sales, Business development, Customer service, Account management and Personal development).
Completion of numerous professional sales, marketing and technical training courses.
SKILLS
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Salesforce CRM