Richard L. Owens Jr.
Omaha, NE 68022
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Focused Sales Consultant well-known for providing exciting product demonstrations and convincing leads to purchase. Detail oriented, quick-paced and a true team player. Currently pursuing new career in sales where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Education:
High School Diploma – Gross High School, Bellevue, NE
-Attended some college at the University of Nebraska Experience:
RSW Medical Inc., Dakota Dunes, SD
Sales Consultant, January 1995 – August 2019
• Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
• Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions and redirect concerns toward positive aspects.
• Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
• Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
• Developed multi-million dollar contract sales.
• Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
• Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
• Established new customer accounts through perseverance, dedicated cold calling and exceptional service.
• Increased profitability and pipeline development by leveraging multiple sales strategies and distribution channels.
• Acquiring new clients and expanding new and existing relationships.
• Stayed knowledgeable on latest product innovations and technological advancements through monthly education training.
• Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases. Zimmer Biomet, Omaha, NE
Shipping & Receiving Clerk, Fall of 1989 – December 1994
• Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department
• Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours
• Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 10 to 15 packages per day Awards & Achievements:
• Awarded Midwest Regional Sales Rep of the Year 1997
• Individually grew territory sales from $75,000 to $2.3 million.
• 2015 reached $5.5 million in the Omaha territory
• 2017 Granted Technology Consultant
• 2017 exceeded 101.6% of quota
• Assisted Team Omaha sales in reaching $11.1 million in the territory