Energetic Sales Professional

Matthew P. Franz

**** ********* *****, ***** **********, OH, 44039

Home Phone 440-***-****

Cell Phone 440-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Energetic individual with willingness to learn, seeking a position that will challenge and enhance my skills in sales and marketing.

EDUCATION

Mercyhurst College, Erie PA.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Erie Central High School, Erie PA. June 1996

SKILLS

LEADERSHIP

• Confident to lead a group to accomplish tasks. Efficient in problem solving, and being held accountable for the quality of work accomplished.

SALES

• Ability to sell a product with knowledgeable information and an open mind.

COMMUNICATION

• Able to communicate with management and colleagues in a fast, efficient manner.

SELF-MOTIVATION

• Proven track record of working by myself and achieving given tasks without managerial supervision.

COMPUTER

• Proficient use of most Microsoft packages.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Territory Sales Manager, Beaulieu of America, NE Ohio, 4-2007 to present

• Responsible for territory sales of 30 Home Depot stores.

• Training of store employees.

• Ensure the proper execution of displays.

Sales Representative, Crown Lift Trucks, Western PA, 3-2006 to 4-2007

• Responsible for territory sales.

• Establishing new business.

• Maintaining customer relationships.

Merchandising Manager, Linens’ N Things, Erie PA, 7-2005 to 3-2006

• Responsible for department sales.

• Management of store personnel.

• Day to day store operation.

• Training of new employees.

Sales/ Field Representative, TLJ Sales/ LTL Home Products INC., Ohio and Northwestern PA, 10-2003 to 7-2005

• Responsible for sales and upkeep of products in 120 Home Depots and Lowe’s stores.

• Sales of new products into the stores.

• Training of new employees.

Sales/ Field Representative, TLJ Sales/ LTL Home Products INC., Michigan, 2-2001 to 10-2003

• Responsible for sales and upkeep of products in 97 Home Depots and Lowe’s stores.

• Sales of new products into the stores.

• Training of new employees.

Sales/ Field Representative, Babcock Lumber Co., Michigan, 9-2000 to 2-2001

• Sales of stair parts and hardwood lumber in 58 Home Depots.

• Training of new employees.

Field Representative, Babcock Lumber Co., Midwest USA, 1-1998 to 9-2000

• Lead to group of two or more in setting new Home Depots and resetting old sets.

• Training of new employees.

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