Stephen C. Wilson
Waxahachie, TX ****5
972-***-**** (Home)
325-***-**** (Cell)
To: Human Resources/Hiring Manager
Re: Sales Position
Date: 12/31/07
I am responding to your ad for a Sales Position. I have been fortunate to receive the education, training and experience that provided me the opportunity for many accomplishments in my sales career. These accomplishments include increased sales for several companies. My background includes extensive experience and success in managing successful sales territories. This experience includes medical industry sales calling on physicians, clinics and hospitals. I have been successful in my career by demonstrating:
•strategic high level problem solving and quantitative marketing analysis
•ability to motivate and achieve high results through others
•consultative solution selling techniques
•understanding of financial reporting and budgetary control that leads to P/L improvements
•track record of developing internal and external partner relationships that result in the achievement of sales and operations objectives
•strong commitment to customer focus
•disciplined pipeline and funnel management approach
I am accustomed to travel. I am proud to have built my career on strong work ethic and high integrity. My priority is to find a stable and aggressive organization to make a significant contribution. I would enjoy the opportunity to discuss my experience and background and how I could make a positive impact. I am confident I would exceed expectations if given an opportunity and look forward to meeting with you.
Sincerely,
Stephen Wilson
Objective: To provide a successful and positive impact with a stable organization using my professional skills and abilities to help achieve company goals and increase profits.
Career Awards
•#1 district while District Manager with Coca Cola in 1984, 1985, 1986
•Sales Manager of the year with McKesson in 1996
•Promoted 5 times during Coca Cola tenure (Route Sales Rep, Route Sales Manager, Vending Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, District Manager)
•Rookie of the year award with McKesson in 1988
Employment Background
Nestor Sales 2006-present
Regional Sales Manager
Direct sales activities of distributor of safety equipment for medical industry in 8 states
Established region training program
Increased Safety Division Sales 30%
Increased Gross Margin 15%
STG, Inc 1998-2002 National Account Manager
Direct key account activities for mfg. of safety equipment for medical industry
Monitored sales through distributor network
Averaged 130% of quota
Increased sales revenues 40%
Increased gross profits 45%
McKesson Corporation 1988-1998
Regional Sales Manager Direct sales activities of mfg. of medical devices to hospitals, physicians and clinics
Averaged 128% of quota
Increased profits 20-50% each year
Coca Cola Enterprise 1975-1988
District Manager
Directed sales, distribution and operational activities of bottling operations
Directed food service, grocery, c-store, mass merchandiser, and vending sales Staffs (45)
Directed route sales and merchandising staff of 35-40
Increased sales and profits to exceed quota and objective significantly yearly
Education
Northeast Louisiana State University
Sunset High School, Dallas, TX
Dale Carnegie Sales Seminar
Professional Consultative Sales Institute
Coca Cola Professional Sales Seminar