C. J. Elmore

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Bloomfield, KY. 40009

Phone: 727/434-0610

E-Mail: adub5v@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To join with a dynamic and growing organization where I can successfully utilize my extensive sales, management, marketing and entrepreneurial skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive experience in progressively demanding, decision-making positions in

sales and marketing involving; prospecting, management, sales, territorial development, and

financial responsibilities for several successful business organizations.

Skilled in the ability to promote company products and image, media relations, advertising plans, staff development and training, and establishing strong long-term customer relationships.

Highly adaptable to any business environment.

Exceptionally competent in analyzing management, marketing, and sales deficiencies, researching causative factors and implementing effective, aggressive plans to improve profitability.

Strong planning, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in giving high level executive presentations as well as employee training seminars.

Effective in promoting a positive, productive work environment.

Skilled in independent problem solving and follow-through.

Ability to routinely manage simultaneous projects and meet all deadlines.

EXPERIENCE: Nationwide Marketing group St. Petersburg, FL

Account Executive 2013 - 2015 February

•Nationwide is North America's largest buying and marketing organization with over 3,500 members and 10,000 store fronts. The Nationwide Florida Division is committed to the support of the independent furniture, bedding, appliance, specialty electronics and rent to own dealers in the "Sunshine State". The Florida Division is run by Florida dealers for the benefit of Florida dealers. We understand the challenges in this competitive marketplace and have the tools to help our independent dealer members prosper and grow.

EXPERIENCE: Ashley Furniture Industries St. Petersburg, FL

Independent Marketing and Sales Specialist 2008 - 2012

• Responsible for sales and marketing of Ashley furniture and home goods to key

Florida retailers such as Kane’s, Buddy BiRite, Rent King, Kay Furniture, King Furniture,

Rooms to Go, Cort Furniture Rental, and many other large chains and independents.

• Successfully executed both direct sales and product marketing to existing Ashley customers as well as cold calling retailers throughout the state, establishing a significant new client list.

• Consistently achieved monthly, quarterly and annual sales and profit goals by implementing large furniture placements in new accounts, as well as growing existing customer sales and proficiently monitoring customer inventory levels.

. • Routinely visited retail customer stores and assisted in sales floor layout, product brochure and catalog presentations, local advertising plans and in store promotions.

• Tracked all client orders to ensure in store deliveries as well as provided excellent customer

service for clients with regards to shortages, damaged shipments, missing parts, etc.

• Attended and represented Ashley in national trade shows including High Point Market,

Las Vegas Home Show, Orlando Home Show and other key market events.

Elmore Sales LLC. St. Petersburg, FL

Independent Sales Representative: 2003 - 2015

• Responsible for sales and marketing of multiple lines of furniture, accessories and other

home goods to key retailers throughout the state of Florida including Coaster Furniture,

SLR International, Idealtalia Bedroom Group and others.

• Successfully executed both direct sales to existing customers as well as cold calling retailers

throughout the territory, resulting in the establishment of a large new client base.

. • Routinely visited retail stores and assisted in sales floor layout, product brochure .

and catalog presentations, local advertising plans and in store promotions with management.

• Executed product knowledge seminars and employee sales training seminars throughout

the territory for each line of product.

Exhibit Management Associates Louisville, KY

Sales Manager/Project Manager 2000 - 2003

• Responsible for Direct sales, financial, administrative, and support functions generating over

$5.8 million in sales.

• Collaborated with the president of the organization and other high level management to

forecast, plan and implement long-range sales and marketing strategies.

• Instrumental in producing the Mid-America Trucking Show, largest trucking tradeshow in the world, securing over 1100 exhibiting companies.

• Coordinated special projects associated with annual campaigns, programs, and services.

• Achieved maximum profitability goals by implementing sales and productivity plans

through increasing client base and reducing expenses.

Sellers Exposition Louisville, KY

Sales Manager/Special Project Manager 1995 - 2000

• Responsible for direct sales, financial, administrative, and support functions generating over

$3.4 million in sales.

• Collaborated with the president and upper management to forecast, plan and implement

long-range sales and marketing strategies.

• Instrumental in orchestrating the largest “first year” trade show in the country,

securing over 580 exhibiting companies.

• Coordinated special projects associated with annual campaigns, programs, and services.

• Achieved maximum profitability goals by implementing sales and productivity plans while

controlling expenses.

Abell Elevator International Louisville, KY

Sales Representative 1993 - 1995

• Successfully managed over 300 major accounts.

• Responsible for servicing and establishing all new client accounts within the territory..

• Assessed customer needs and recommended appropriate alternative products and

services when needed.

• Demonstrated excellent product knowledge resulting in increased sales and profits.

EDUCATION: University of Louisville

GPA 3.0

Computer skills include: Windows 7 and 8, MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

REFERENCES: Can be furnished upon request.

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