Susan Wright
Cell 336-***-**** / **********@*****.***
Professional Account Executive committed to continuing a successful sales career with an organization who consistently strives for excellence in every aspect of their business.
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
12/2017- 10/2024
Sales & Marketing Manager, SERVPRO of High Point
Canvassed HP territory calling on insurance agents and commercial accounts to discuss the capabilities of a disaster restoration Company. Worked with residential customers in filling out necessary paperwork to get jobs scheduled and to follow up when a job was completed. Solicited reviews from customers, and tracked these results to ensure a bonus for the staff. Progressively spent more time performing office duties than outside sales responsibilities. Filled in on a regular basis for the receptionist and office staff when they were absent. Participated in networking organizations including BNI, GMA, and Chamber of Commerce.
4/2014 – 1/2015
Mission Specialist, SPEVCO
Successfully develop relationships with marketing agencies and corporations to develop unique and comprehensive marketing strategies that would increase brand awareness via mobile marketing experiences.
Managed a long sales cycle incorporating various levels of an organization to effectively secure new business. Sold over $150K within the first quarter of employment.
9/2009 – 4/2014
Sales Executive, Professional Carpet Systems
Increased and promoted disaster restoration services to insurance agents, adjusters, contractors, commercial and individual property owners throughout the Piedmont Triad Area. Grew the disaster division from $200K to $1.8M over the course of two years. Created and developed a new division “The Disaster Pros” increasing market penetration throughout the Triad.
4/2008 – 8/2009
Account Executive, Holladay Healthcare and Surgical Supply
Developed relationships with Long Term Care Facilities throughout the Triad in order to negotiate pharmaceutical contracts.
Created new business opportunities by approaching large hospitals and ambulatory facilities by demonstrating products that had never been taken to market.
Grew business to the extent that it required new pharmacy staff.
2/1995 – 6/2007
National Account Sales Representative, Angelica Image Apparel/Cintas
Effectively sold and implemented corporate image apparel programs in healthcare, hospitality and food service markets throughout NC, SC and Tri City Tennessee.
Consulting with department managers to garner a comprehensive understanding of the staff composition, including on site fittings for all new programs.
Generated over $3.5M in sales and developed the Healthcare Division of Cintas. 9/1986 – 1/1995
Account Manager, National Laboratories
Presented and sold commercial Lysol branded products through key distributor partners. Named Manufacture Rep of The Year, by Powerline Chemical, for individually generating sales to their key
end users markets.
Worked with Zellerbach to redirect sales of low end commodity paper products to Lysol brand disinfectants and cleaners, increasing distributor commissions by 27%.