Richard Alvarado
408-***-**** ******************@*****.*** Sunnyvale, CA 94089
SUMMARY
Sales Manager, for staff of 20. 20 years’ experience in customer service and sales management with recognized strengths in account management, sales staff management, planning/implementing proactive processes, problem-solving and troubleshooting. Proven track record of exceeding sales goals on multiple sales metrics.
EXPERIENCE
Assistant Retail Sales Manager, AT&T Mobility, October 2013-Current
Sunnyvale, CA
●Deliver profitable, high-end sales that exceed the company's benchmarks on key metrics
●Train all sales reps in store on; all wired products, sales pitches, technical knowledge, pricing and new additions to products or services
●Achieved 1st in region store performance of 140% over quota for from March 2022-current
●Led sales staff in conducting, prospecting, and negotiating profitable contracts.
●Maintained inventory accuracy through inventory count and reconciliation processes
●Mentored employees and instructed on management of complicated sales, resolving complex issues, and managing demanding customers
●Drove profitable sales growth through incentives, reward-based programs, and positive reinforcement of good sales practices
Lead Installer/Sales Rep, Audio Video Installations Plus, April 2009-Current
San Leandro, Ca
●Provided complete sales experience in designing and planning home theater and integrated audio systems
●Interpret blueprints, drawings, and sheet plans
●Installed systems in commercial + residential that included; telecom, projectors, intercoms, pa, fiber, and ethernet.
●Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs
●Followed-up with clients after installation to assess quality service and customer satisfaction
●Developed key customer relationships to increase sales
Program Manager, ExecuTrain West, January 2010-April 2011
San Jose, CA
●Program Management and coordination of all training classes
●Drove enrollment to most profitable classes to maximize revenue
●Supported sales reps in opening new accounts and upgrading existing service
●Handled all Customer Service inquiries
●Schedule all Trainers for classes
●Handled all the City of San Jose's Training, including database management
Sales Support Representative /Escalation Manager, TeleNav GPS, April 2007-June 2008
Sunnyvale, CA
●Handled both sales and technical support calls for Telenav GPS application on cell phones with multiple carriers
●Oversee the tracking of cell phones for businesses as well as personal accounts
●Managed Care Team email responses
●Setup dealer accounts for carrier employees, as well as indirect dealers to support for outside sales efforts
●Managed RMA and XMA process
●Maintained a high level of knowledge around latest phone technologies
Liquor Manager, Albertsons, September 2004-August 2006
Santa Clara, CA
●Responsible for sales, procurement, and overall management of department
●Increased profit for department by over 120% within 3 months of taking over department
●Acted as back-up cashier during peak hours
●Received “Service First Award” for getting 100% on multiple “mystery shopper” occasions for customer service
●Lowered Shrink for my department by 45%
●Lowered back stock by 80%
Rental Sales Manager, Avis Rent a Car, August 2004-March 2005
Santa Clara, CA
●Responsible on lot inventory.
●Managed telephone and in person reservations
●Managed Close Process for the location; securing keys, activating security system, locating cars in secure location, and reporting revenue and performance numbers to corporate office
●Managed B2B rental contracts and developed new contract relationships