GUS TARR adlbus@r.postjobfree.com

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No. St. Paul, MN 55109

Mobile: 651-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Result driven Territory Manager focused on growing and transforming mediocre territories into successful enterprises. Enthusiastically determine customers’ needs to promote products and drive revenue growth. Proven success in business development and new market cultivation.

SKILLS

Goals and performance oriented Strategic and improvement planning driven Strong business and territory management abilities Robust team and relationship builder Class B drivers license

WORK HISTORY

Smithfield Foods, Eagan, MN May 2016 – present

Territory Sales Representative

Increased territory revenue with tactical approaches expertly leveraging market, competitor, and consumer data.

Exceeded customers’ expectations with timely communication and quick follow up.

Achieved and exceeded sales targets for assigned geographical territory through effective use of team resources and planning.

Advocated for customers’ needs across internal departments and resolved issues without escalation.

Created positive team approach with collaborative focus on achieving sales goals.

Transformed a failing region and increased sales by 50% by restructuring store leadership and implementing training programs focused on customer service and upselling.

Evaluated production levels and tracked changing product lines to effectively meet dynamic market demands. Kellogg Snacks Division, St. Paul, MN May 2006 – April 2016 Territory Sales Representative

Generated leads and used persuasive sales techniques to gain sales.

Recommended business solutions to exceed needs of prospects and customers.

Gained confidence of customers by demonstrating strong knowledge of products and services.

Devised new approaches to address challenges for fellow sales team members to increase sales.

Closed new business opportunities by creating and executing strategic business plans. EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin – Stout

Menomonie, WI

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

INTERESTS

Hunting, fishing, and refereeing high school basketball