DENISE M. CANDICE

Career Profile: Results-oriented sales professional with a strong record of sales achievement and new account acquisition. Skilled in improving client retention levels within highly competitive markets. Proven revenue generator in all market conditions. Outstanding relationship building and presentation skills. Strong work ethic, passionate, persuasive and articulate. Professional Strengths:

• Over 20 years of professional experience as advertising account manager

• Successful in communicating value proposition, overcoming objections, closing sales

• Highly effective and engaging presentation skills

• Experienced with both agency and direct sales strategies

• Powerful but respectful closing abilities

• Passion for gaining personal relationships with clients Professional Experience:

• Wellbridge Athletic Club And Spa in Clayton, January 2022-April 2022

• West News Magazine, St. Louis, MO 2014-2019

• Where and St. Louis Bride magazines (Morris Visitor Publications) St. Louis, MO Senior Account Manager

• Developed and managed quality retail and restaurant accounts for four publications

• Won the Annual 2009 MVP (Morris Visitor Publications) Pacing Award

• Exceeded goal by August 2009 and obtained 28 new clients for the Central Region

• Trained and motivated new sales representatives

• Contributed ideas and planned promotional events such as bridal shows and launch parties every six months for Saint Louis Bride magazine

• Concierge events each month at advertiser establishments

• Taylor Morley Homes St. Louis, MO

• Micelli Homes St Louis, MO

Project Sales Manager

• Victoria Pointe – Ballwin, MO Performed pre-construction sales, marketing and management functions related to 12 new residential homes in the mid-$500,000 range. Sold and closed

$3.3 million.

• Quail Ride – Eureka, MO Performed pre-construction sales on custom designed homes beginning in the $800,000 range. Worked with clients in custom design with architect and builder. Sold and closed $2.9 million.

• Coldwell Banker Gundaker St. Louis, MO - Agent