*CHRIS
GATEAS
*******@*****.***
WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/CHRISGATEAS/
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated Sales Representative
seeking a healthy culture, home base to
grow, opportunity to advance company
efficiency and productivity.
SKILLS
Motivated to meet & exceed goals.
Good communication skills.
A natural desire to close deals.
EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SALES / SHARK EYES INC.
01/2019 – Present
• Managed the sales team of the largest wholesale distributors of sunglasses & reading glasses in the country.
• Exceeded the individual quota with $500K+ in sales the first-year while leading the sales team of 10 & trade shows.
• Managed corporate clients, such as Burlington & Tuesday Morning. STRATEGIC ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE / SOCAL OFFICE TECH.
04/2018 – 12/2018
• Provided print services to Southern California businesses.
• Became #1 in sales on a local team of 10.
• Made the National President’s Club in 2018 in less than a year.
• Rated top 5 in sales nationally.
• Promoted after 6 months to Senior Sales Consultant. TERRITORY MANAGER / ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS
03/2016 – 03/2018
• 32% territory increase managing 4 medications & competing against Adderall.
• Exceeded my quota every month for 2 years
• Ranked top 3 for 2 years in a team of 20
• Promoted after one year to Sr. Territory Manager.
• Took part in a national new medication launch (Otavel)
• Sold the #1 prescription for head lice on the market (Sklice) Continue on Page 2
EDUCATION
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
San Diego State University: Bachelor of Kinesiology & Exercise Science CERTIFICATIONS
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• International Sports Science Association (ISSA)
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• National Council of Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) 2
EXPERIENCE
SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT / ZOOM MEDIA
09/2014 – 02/2016
• Managed Southern California clients for the largest gym-based video entertainment network in US.
• Became 6th out of 400 sales reps nationwide achieving a top 1% status.
• Maintained to stay on top 10 every month in sales nationally.
• Sales person of the month for 5 different months.
• Grew the territory by maintaining record breaking client retention rates for the company. SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT / CBEYOND – NOW A BIRCH COMPANY 08/2011 – 08/2014
• Consistently ranked in top 10% of the company by selling cloud products and IT services.
• Presidents club in 2012 and 2013.
• Promoted twice in sales leadership roles to focus on identifying potential markets and to nurture existing clients.
• Accomplished building a book of businesses in two different territories for the company. AREA FITNESS SALES MANAGER / GOLD’S GYM
07/2010 – 07/2011
• Responsible for all 9 clubs: fitness and supplement monthly sales quota & individual manager performance.
• Developed and implemented selling skills for personal training staff for all clubs.
• Position at company was created for me upon hire. CO OWNER – GENERAL MANAGER & FITNESS & SALES DIRECTOR / RIVERA FITNESS CLUB 07/2006 – 07/2010
• Build the gym from scratch.
• Voted best gym in South Bay for 2007, 2008 and 2009
• Hired & managed 11 sales training staff and payroll.
• Exceeded quota on pre-membership sales.
OWNER / OUT OF THE GYM – USC BIO KINESIOLOGY
10/2002 – 06/2006
• Focused on lifestyle improvement for people with special needs – Parkinson’s disease.
• Sold specialized health and fitness programs to local businesses & health treatment centers.
• #1 referral for USC Bio Kinesiology Department for Parkinson’s patients.
• Rookie of the Year, Beach Reporter, 2002 Exceeded profit goals, 2003 - 2006