Virginia Simpson
Marketing & Advertising Professional
Katy, TX 77493
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Accomplished Sales Manager offering high performance leading development and implementation of superior sales strategy. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and development. Goal-driven Sales Management professional bringing 34-year career history in sales and proven track record of strategic business growth. Skilled at aiding in product marketing efforts. Adept at cultivating productive client relationships through positive rapport, tailored solutions and client engagement. Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales management professional successful in cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections and persuasively introducing products. Well-versed in implementing pricing models, managing vendor relations and expanding territory. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Bulletin Ad Sales Manager
Houston Metro - Chicago, IL
April 2017 to February 2023
Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans, sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.
Pursued and generated revenue through outside sales and marketing efforts by relentlessly identifying, developing and targeting new business partnerships. Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities. Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships. Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines. President
V.K. Baker & Assoc.-Baker Simpson Media Group - Houston, TX May 1989 to January 2017
Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals. Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics. Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies. Built talent pipeline to support business growth and enduring success. Education
Associate of Applied Science in Business & Marketing L.S.U.A. - Alexandria, LA
May 1971 to September 1973
Skills
• Budgeting and P&L Sales tracking
Persuasive negotiations Rapport and relationship building Profit and revenue-generating strategies Financial records analysis Product and service management Excellent communication skills
• Sales Management
• Salesforce
• Outside Sales
• Account Management
• Branding
• Pricing
• Forecasting
• Marketing
• Product Development
• Strategic Planning
• Public Relations
• Market Research
• Event Planning
• Email Marketing
• Content Development
• Events Management
• Business Development
• Content Creation
Certifications and Licenses
Rea; Estate License
October 1990 to Present
I do not still work in the Real Estate Industry but still in Sales and Marketing.