Sales Customer Service

Jared Blumeyer

**** ******* ***** * Schaumburg, IL 60193 * *************@*******.*** * 847-***-****

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

MERCHANDISING, SALES AND MARKETING

Tenacious and entrepreneurial-spirited individual with over eleven years of consultative selling, marketing, merchandising, relationship management, account development and customer service experience in the graphic design, technology, home remodeling, mortgage and custom printing industries. Dedicated, self-starter who capitalizes on positive attitude and natural leadership talents to thrive in fast-paced, high growth environments. Comprehensive knowledge of sales and marketing presentations and closing techniques. Team player with the ability to work alone without supervision. Highly effective verbal and written communicator with extensive experience in presenting complex information to all levels of clients, with proven ability to think outside of the box to close the sale.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 2000

Major: Communication - Emphasis in Advertising

Minor: Marketing

• Mortgage Broker License 2006-2007

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, Adobe Page Maker/Photo Shop, First Lead and Sales Logix.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ANGELA PERTERSEN CPA, Schaumburg, IL 2010 - Present

Consulting Service company that provides dependable and quality accounting services to small business owners, self employed individuals, and home based businesses.

Sales and Marketing Executive / Business Assistant

• Consulted with owner and business plan to catalog and implement long term sales and marketing strategies for cross-selling, up-selling and new business development.

• Integrated Marketing Communications through all media and social networking areas.

• Used SEO to draw traffic to the above mention areas.

• Matched invoices to proper check stubs for hardcopy back-up filing.

• Entered payments, cash applications and invoices into QuickBooks software.

• Downloaded payroll reports from Surepayroll.com.

• Printed bank statements from svbconnect.com

• Matched invoices to proper check stubs for hardcopy back-up filing.

• Prepared checks for signing.

RYDIN DECAL, Streamwood, IL 2007 - 2010

Premier manufacturer of custom printing; extensive product line includes window and bumper decals, hang tags, special event tickets, magnets, plastic signs and much more.

Account Manager / Sales Professional

• Handle 15-state territory and database selling custom printed products to all levels within an organization including Security Personnel, Bookkeepers, Purchasing Agents, Athletic Directors, Vice-Presidents, and Presidents.

• Worked directly with multiple teams within the organization including, Art, Pre-press, Production, Shipping, Billing and Collections to optimize customer service and profit.

• Solved customer, database, workflow and order problems in 3 separate territories returning them to profit.

• Earned the #2 Sales Executive annual ranking, finishing at 114% of 2007 plan after only seven months.

• Recognized as Salesperson of the Month in June 2007 for achieving 211% of quota.

• Grew territory to 112% in 2008, 105 % in 2009 and 110% in 2010.

• Represented the company at industry tradeshows in 2008 and 2009 for customer service and lead generation.

• Personally recognized by the company President for providing guidance to new employees via “What I learned in my 1st busy season.”

• Promoted to Senior Sales Team within 18 months based on excellent performance.

• Presented upper management with enhancements and strategies to sell product and integrate marketing communications; including website appeal, marketing promotions, and recommendations on lead generator systems.

• Controlled reprints to a less-than-1% level, while the company goal was 5%.

• Cultivated relationships with recurring customers resulting in up-selling additional business and receiving referral leads for new customers.

• Successfully used sales and research tactics to find direct contact information to penetrate new accounts through the gatekeepers.

FIRST NLC FINANCIAL SERVICES, Lisle, IL 2005 – 2007

Mortgage company specializing in refinance and debt consolidation of mortgages.

Loan Officer/Team Leader

• Responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new client contracts, generating sales of $900k per month.

• Promoted to Team Leader within one year.

• Successfully managed team of four licensed loan officers, who produced over $3M of monthly sales.

• Administered various detail oriented processes to achieve pre-approval for underwriters, including, but not limited to, ordering flood certificates/titles/payoffs, establishing times for appraisals, and verifying employment & deposit subordinations.

• Verified and reviewed various borrowing criteria including sufficient funds, and length of employment at current employer.

CROSS REPLACEMENT WINDOWS & SIDING, Mt. Prospect, IL 2002-2005

Home improvement company specializing in the installation of vinyl replacement windows and vinyl siding.

Outside Sales Representative

• All sales were technically oriented “one call close.”

• Performance resulted in “Top 5 of 20 Revenue Producers” in 30 of 37 months.

• Achieved 500% of quota in February 2002, resulting in $125K+ of sales revenue.

• Worked directly with managers to integrate marketing strategies with sales tactics to achieve company goal.

• Facilitated appointments at customer’s residence, where success was dependent upon the ability to take the customer through the entire sales process and close the sale at the appointment.

GLOBAL COMPUTER SUPPLIES, Naperville, IL 2001-2002 Direct mail marketer of computer related products.

Account Executive – Corporate Sales

• Member of the inside sales team within the B2B division.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with clients, managing time and workload.

• Member of the Company’s marketing committee.

TEAM SUPREME FISHING MARKETING, Rock Falls, IL 2000-2001

Outdoor marketing company that specializes in catalog, magazine, website and warehouse operations.

Merchandising Specialist & Director of Advertising / Sales

• Assisted in maintaining and improving an on-going e-commerce website during 150% volume growth.

• Wrote product information copy for catalog and website.

• Maintained ongoing relationships with vendors, retailers and Team Supreme Pro Staff.

• Worked as liaison with web designer, photographer, pre-press and company owner to integrate information multi-channel marketing of catalog, website and magazine page layouts.

• Held ongoing strong product knowledge on Team Supreme and competition.

• Provided support in the integration of advertising and marketing messages and identity.

• Handled magazine proof, print and online advertising sales.

• Operated warehouse inventory controls from incoming bulk items to outgoing final products.

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