sales

Joseph W. Testa

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Toledo, OH 43605

(419) 913 - 1932

(419) 508 - 1885

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OBJECTIVE: Looking for a sales or merchandising position with the potential for growth and advancement

EXPERIENCE:

2008-present Bathfitter, Inc., Holland, OH

Job Title: Event Salesperson

Duties: Traveling to various trade shows and fairs throughout the Ohio and Michigan area. Answering questions, set up appointments for estimates.

2001-2008 Kelly Tile and Marble Company, Hamtramck, MI

Job Title: Customer Service/Inside Sales Representative

Duties: Spoke to both residential and commercial customers, handled customer service, helped customers select the best tile, hardwood flooring, and

marble to best suit their needs. Set up job estimates and work scheduling.

1999-2000 Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, Southfield, MI

Job Title: Merchandising/Sales Rep

Duties: Called on retail accounts representing Brown & Williamson,. Kool cigarettes. Set up displays, brought in product, handled old and damaged cigarette returns, also handled buydowns and offered ways to increase sales to retailers.

1998-1999 NewsAmerica Merchandising Services, Chicago, IL

Client: Philip Morris, Inc.

Job Title: Merchandising/Sales Rep

Duties: Called on retail accounts representing Philip Morris cigarettes set up

display, brought in product, handled cash and offered ways to increase sales to retailers.

1997-1998 Nexxus Beauty Supply, Southfield, MI

Job Title: Salesperson/Retail and Inside Sales

Duties: Sold Nexxus hair supplies in a retail setting and also did inside sales.

1991-1997 Highland Appliance, Southfield, MI

Job Title: Salesperson/Audio and Video Sales

Duties: Sold audio equipment; TVs, VCRs, cellular phones and service warranties.

1981-1991 Citywide Cleaning Service, Toledo, OH

Job Title: Owner/Operator

Duties: Successfully established a small rug and furniture cleaning business handling all phases of marketing, including securing the accounts; hired and supervised employees, performed cleaning tasks, processed all paperwork and budgeting for advertising, and purchased equipment and supplies.

EDUCATION: 1974 - 1977 CARDINAL STRITCH HIGH SCHOOL OREGON , OHIO

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