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Sales Representative Customer Service

Location:
New Lenox, IL
Salary:
$65,000.00
Posted:
April 02, 2025

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Joseph Podwell

**** *** ***** *** *****, IL

708-***-****

********@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/joepodwell

SALES & SALES MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Dynamic and results-driven sales leader with extensive experience in driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and developing innovative strategies to capture market opportunities. Recognized for exceptional customer engagement, contract negotiation expertise, and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets. Adept at fostering long-term relationships and leading teams to success.

Core Competencies:

●Business Development

●Sales Leadership

●Customer Engagement

●Strategic Planning

●Contract Negotiation

●Sales Forecasting

Achievements & Awards:

●Increased Sales Volume

●Converted Key Accounts

●Boosted Customer Retention

●Trained High-Performing Sales Teams

●3x President’s Club Award Recipient

●10x Top Regional Sales Director

●Top National Representative

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ProSonix

Administrative Specialist

Waukesha, WI September 2020 - October 2024

●Performed day to day administrative functions. IE, order/shipping coordination and notifications, customer follow-up, customer support and order documentation.

Field Environmental Instruments

Account Manager, Inside Sales

Pittsburgh, PA April 2019 – May 2020

●Achieved a 175% year-over-year sales increase, driving significant revenue growth.

●Expanded territory sales by 300% through strategic business development initiatives.

●Strengthened client relationships by engaging with key executives and decision-makers.

●Implemented long-term strategies to accelerate business growth and ensure customer satisfaction.

●Maintained exceptional quality assurance in handling customer inquiries and issues.

National Loss Prevention Solutions

National Sales Manager

Tinley Park, IL April 2018 – February 2019

●Secured new business with major national retail chains, driving substantial revenue growth.

●Led acquisition of key accounts, significantly enhancing the company’s bottom line.

●Built an extensive professional network through active participation in industry events and trade shows.

Protection 1 / ADT

Security Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA September 2015 – March 2018

●Consistently exceeded sales goals, achieving 120%+ of targets and earning top sales accolades.

●Ranked in the top 10% of sales representatives nationwide for outstanding performance.

●Secured new clients by identifying needs and delivering tailored security solutions, including burglary, smoke detection, and surveillance systems.

360 Photo, Inc.

Web Search Business Consultant

Coral Springs, FL November 2014 – September 2015

●Achieved 130% of sales goals, ranking in the Top 5 for large account acquisitions.

●Promoted and sold Google products, expanding revenue streams and building relationships with large client accounts.

●Enhanced clients’ digital visibility through strategic consultation and market research.

Self-Employed

Owner/Operator, Housing Rehabs & Consulting

April 2012 – October 2014

●Managed all aspects of financials, budgeting, subcontractor relations, and marketing for housing rehabilitation projects.

●Delivered profitable outcomes by overseeing renovations and preparing properties for market.

Tripp Lite

Senior Director of Government Sales

Chicago, IL January 2010 – February 2012

●Increased year-over-year sales by 150%, securing over $4 million in federal sales contracts.

●Collaborated with major agencies such as DOD, Coast Guard, and Armed Forces to meet specialized needs.

●Exceeded team quotas by 15%, driving NAFTA product sales and increasing market share.

Western Regional Sales Director

Chicago, IL January 2000 – December 2009

●Led a 12-member sales team, focusing on recruitment, training, and mentorship to achieve peak performance.

●Grew client base and retention by 15%, generating over $10 million in annual revenue.

●Recognized as the Top Regional Director for 10 consecutive years.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

LaCrosse, WI

Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing, Minor in Political Science

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Technologies: Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, Outlook, ACT, Telemagic

Certifications: IBM Professional Selling Skills, S.P.I.N. Selling, Zero Defects (Peter Drucker), OSHA Electrical for Construction

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

●3x President’s Club Award Recipient

●10x Top Regional Sales Director

●6x Salesman of the Month

●3x Top Regional Representative

●Top National Representative



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