Sales Representative Customer Service

PATTI LEACH

Atlanta, GA

Email: *****.*******@*****.*** Cell: 770-***-****

OBJECTIVE – To secure a position with a business that needs an experienced sales representative with outstanding skills in new account generation, maintenance and growth of current accounts, and who has a professional commitment to exceeding revenue goals.

QUALIFICATIONS – Highly motivated and creative sales professional who consistently exceeds revenue goals. Expertise in internet, print and advertising sales. Exceptional experience in account management and new territory development. Proven outstanding customer service demonstrated by a rewarding career in the staffing industry. Dedicated to building productive, long term relationships with customers. Skilled at “cold calling” by developing rapport with leaders in targeted businesses. Accomplished at determining potential and growth opportunities in a territory through consistent contact and relationship building with sales leads.

EDUCATION: University of Georgia - Athens, GA - ABJ in Journalism, Dale Carnegie Sales Training - Atlanta

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

EQUALLY WED August 2015- January 2021 Account Executive

Responsible for selling advertising on a wedding website targeting a diverse community.

Develops and maintains relationships with wedding venues and vendors nationwide.

Successful at finding clients who purchase advertising programs on a consistent annual basis.

Leader in aggressively prospecting, evaluating and closing leads from a variety of sources.

Adept at researching companies, identifying key leaders, and acquiring the correct contact information through various tools and channels.

Responsible for identifying new types of opportunities based on the current customer base.

Primary contact with client business leaders to understand their business objectives.

Talented at developing customized client-based solutions that meet client goals.

Committed to driving the sales process from prospecting to sale completion.

INSIDE GWINNETT July 2014 – August 2015 Account Executive

Primary for advertising sales for a local Gwinnett County magazine.

Solicited businesses from diverse local prospects including restaurants, salons, gyms, banks, local insurance and medical offices.

Developed deep business relationships throughout the county.

Successfully exceeded annual sales goals.

THE SUNDAY PAPER & HALF OFF DEPOT September 2008 – June 2014 Account Executive

Sold internet and print, advertising for two critical business units: The Sunday Paper, one of the top free, weekly, arts and entertainment papers in Georgia; and Half Off Depot, a coupon website trading client advertising and creating savings for readers.

Cold called in person, by phone and online and acquired new customers for both business units.

Created quality relationships with customers that grew continuing annual sales.

Exceeded all sales goals.

STAFFING PROFESSIONALS June 2000 – August 2008 President/Founding Partner

Established the company with a branch in Conyers, Georgia.

Interviewed and hired talented resources and managed operations.

The business was profitable within three months of operation.

Directly responsible for all areas of business; sales, service, marketing, staffing and accounting.

Developed great customer relationships over an area of four counties.

Directed expansion to five branches, managing staffing and training during this rapid growth.

Achieved $10,000,000 in gross sales in our fourth year.

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