Ed Leviton

**** ******* **** • Hahira, GA *****

229-***-****

adzy7e@r.postjobfree.com

A proven record of sales accomplishments in retail sales for (1) Exceeding territory performance objectives for goal attainment (2) Consistently achieved gross profit goals exceeding annual sales objectives (3) Three-time yearly winner of district level sales awards for Monster/NOS volume PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTIMIDATOR INC, Batesville, AR 02/20/2019–09/07/2023 Territory Sales Manager. Built a one million dollar territory into a 10.5 million dollar territory by cold calling new targeted accounts and up-selling established dealerships with a territory starting below Atlanta and including the state of Florida, excluding the panhandle, selling Spartan Mowers, Intimidator UTVs and eNVy carts. Coordinated and conducted training for new dealers on products and computer sales systems, advertising, parts and service. Plan and forecast billing and retail orders to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets. Followed up with financial lending institutions to ensure dealerships supplied necessary data to move through approval process. Excellent customer care and problem resolution skills. Evaluate assigned dealers on sales performance and upcoming opportunities and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.

Sales Results:

• Started with 1 million in book of business and grew to 10.5 million currently.

• Launched eNVy cart line in 2020 and my Ocala, FL dealer became the number one dealer in the nation by 2022.

• Top two signed dealerships resulted in both being top 10 dealers in the nation. COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY UNITED, Valdosta, GA 04/08/2008–2/19/2019 Sales Supervisor. Responsible for selling in and ordering new products in both new and existing accounts. Maintain annual contracts for each independent account. Ensures consistent merchandising and customer service standards. Maintain and sell in seasonal displays. Responsible for selling in promotional programs. Keep product rotated and new point of sale material updated on portfolio of products. Ensure new products are sold in to both independent and key accounts. Member of the Safety Board for first aid and fire equipment in the warehouse. Sales Results:

• Established strong relationships with independent and key accounts. Heavy focus on customer service, quality, excellence, integrity and respect

• Received recognition of Account Manager of the Month April and May 2015

• Winner of multiple creative display contests resulting in Coca Cola sponsored trips.

• Three-time winner of Monster Energy incentive 2016, 2017, and 2018 VALDOSTA-LOWNDES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Valdosta, GA 1/05 - 04/08 Membership Coordinator. Recruiting new memberships within the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. Developed effective marketing and sales strategies to increase memberships. MANSELL LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT, Roswell, GA 08/03 – 08/05 Regional Sales Manager. Accountable for finding, creating and growing business opportunities for all aspects of landscape services. Resurrected inactive accounts through consistent sales calls. Restored business relationships with key account contacts that had suffered from inconsistent service in the past. Tracked productivity of crews and services through a labor tracking database. Marketed the company by mailing flyers to new homeowners, cold calling, and creating seasonal advertising brochure.

EDUCATION

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, Kennesaw, GA

Graduated August 2001 Cum Laude GPA 3.7

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication; Minor in Management ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Tifton, GA

Graduated December 1994

Associate of Applied Science in Golf Turf Management; Commercial Turf Management