Richie St. John
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732-***-**** / ***************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Accomplished and customer-driven outside sales representative with a solid history of achievement in sales. Goal oriented and motivated to generate and exceed sales goals. Demonstrating success in negotiation tactics, new account development and interpersonal skills. Proficient in fostering and maintaining relationships and attentive to details for over 30 years of sales experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALPINE PAINTING AND SANDBLASTING, Paterson, NJ 6/2021- 6/2022
Business Development/ Estimating
Responsible for bringing in new clients
Met with clients on the job site to estimate existing projects
Determined specifications of coating systems for clients
Connected with various networking associations to foster new relationships
Sold several orders to National Grid and Port Authority of NY and NJ
ZACK PAINTING COMPANY, Fords, New Jersey 2/2013 – 3/2021
Outside Sales Representative
Account Manager for Industrial and Commercial Painting Contractor
Responsible for prospecting and new business development in the industrial market segment
Maintained and serviced some of the larger General and Mechanical contractors
Consistently exceeded annual goals for 7 years
After only 2 years with company was able to sell/generate $3 million in annual sales, exceeding sales record at company
Promoted to Sales Manager in less than 2 years of being with company.
Sold $6.9 million in 2020
Sales Manager
Responsible for hiring and training new salespeople
Consistent mentoring and managing of existing salespeople
Continued Account Manager responsibilities and duties
CORPORATE TECHNOLOGIES, Fairfield, New Jersey 04/2010 – 01/2013 Outside Service Sales Specialist
Selling fortune 500 level IT support delivered to small & medium size businesses
Obtained 15-20 appointments with business owners to develop new accounts
Generated leads, planned and coordinated sales presentations by cold calling
Able to grow and sustain new business by building relationships with clients and prospects
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Hunter mentality Strong negotiator and deal closer
Time management Complex problem-solving Strong networker Lead prospecting Account management Relationship cultivating
Converting prospects into customers Multi-tasking Road warrior Priority given to listening to customer needs
EDUCATION
State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, American History/Government
TRAINING
Sandler Presidents Sales Training
Sandler Presidents Management Training
Sandler One on One Coaching
NETWORKING
Member of the Engineers Club of New Jersey
Member of SACI Sales Associates of the Chemical Industry
Member of PWC Professional Woman in Construction