Bachelor Of Science:
Business Communications
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
Associate Of Applied Science:
Business Administration
Morton College
Cicero, IL
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Plainfield, IL 60586
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft & CRM
software
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Sales leadership and marketing
expertise
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Consultative and relationship
selling
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Profit and revenue-generating
strategies
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New account development &
territory management
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• Staff training and development
Education And Training
Dynamic Sales and Marketing professional focused on devising sales strategies and leading teams to generate new business. Strong work ethic with 20+ years of experience and a desire to take on new challenges by building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing profit channels.
MSI International - Territory Sales Manager
Chicago, IL
07/2022 - Current
D.R. Horton - Area Sales Manager
Schaumburg, IL
12/2021 - 07/2022
Jaeckle Distributors - Territory Sales Manager
Elk Grove, IL
02/2018 - 12/2021
FCA - Floor Covering Associates - Vice President Of Marketing Shorewood, IL
02/2011 - 01/2018
CINDY COOK
Summary
Experience
Prospected, identified and cultivated relationships with existing and new retail and commercial contacts to promote current product lines.
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Trained staff members on effective sales techniques, boosting individual and group goal attainment.
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Manage displays, samples and selling tools while quoting prices, credit terms and preparing sales orders.
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Directly managed twelve Sales Consultants within six new home construction communities in Chicago's south suburbs and St. John, Indiana.
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Interview, hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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Involved in monthly training seminars to assist teams with development of marketing plans and lead acquisition.
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Managed account portfolio of 135 retail and commercial flooring dealers in Chicagoland and NW Indiana.
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Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plan with market trends.
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Cultivated strong professional relationships with industry partners and created focused campaigns to drive business development.
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Implemented all marketing programs including social media, television, radio, trade shows, on-line advertising, PPC, SEO, and collateral material for five flooring and home furnishing stores.
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Involved in launching a new CRM system and executed updated marketing plans to increase branding exposure, customer traffic and sales.
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Strategized with other senior management to enhance company-wide sales goals and overall business plan.
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