Account Manager Mid Atlantic
Resume:
James Simmons
Millersville, MD 21108
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OBJECTIVE
It is my goal to find a rewarding sales position with a progressive home furnishings company.
EXPERIENCE
Furniture Manufacturer Sales 2006-Present
Independent Account Manager
Managing new and existing accounts in the Mid-Atlantic
*Independently developing, managing, and maintaining customers in the Mid-Atlantic.
Broyhill Furniture 1999-2006
Regional Account Manager
Managing new and existing accounts in the Mid-Atlantic. Primary duties included:
*Prospecting for new customers via cold call,
*Managing existing local, regional and national accounts including Raymour & Flanigan, JC
Penny, Goods Fumiture, Mealey’s Furniture, Value City (NJ), Johnny Janosik
*Presentation and sales of all new and existing products. This required extensive preparation to
make the process as easy as possible for the buyer out of respect of their busy schedule.
*Effective sales training for new and existing products with the customer base. This included one
on one training, as well as, group meetings.
Rowe Furniture 1992-1999
Regional Account Manager
Managing new and existing accounts in Arizona, New Mexico, Las Vegas, El Paso. Primary duties included:
*Prospecting for new customers via cold call.
*Managing existing local, regional and national accounts including Levitz, Sears Homelife,
Norwood Furniture and Academy Furniture.
*Presentation and sales of all new and existing products. This required extensive preparation to
make the process as easy as possible for the buyer out of respect of their busy schedule.
*Effective sales training for new and existing products with the customer base. This included one
on one training, as well as, group meetings.
Olde Towne Furniture 1990-1992
*Owned and operated custom upholstery retail store. Responsible for all facets of the business
including selling, buying,, advertising and managing day to day operations.
Storehouse Furniture 1985-1990
*Retail Salesperson. Responsible for developing new customer base, managing existing
customer base through prospecting and developing new relationships on the retail sales level.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
*Strong work ethic, routinely exceeding employer and customer requirements.
*Excellent communication skills. Accustomed to making effective presentations.
*Self Motivated! My background exemplifies my ability to work effectively with significant
responsibility.
EDUCATION *High Point University, B.S. Degree Business Administration
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