Sales Representative / Customer Service

951-***-**** Jerry Robert Costello

Objective

My current objective and goal is to acquire a position with a reputable and growing company where I can utilize my experience and expertise and clientele knowledge of sales

Experience

2005-2010 Kraus Carpet Mills USA Clarion PA

Territory Sales Representative

• Increased sales in So California Territory which included from Santa Maria to San Diego, and included Las Vegas.

• Contacted And spec out jobs for each store as needed.

• Suggested new products to increase product productivity.

• Developed continuing Product Knowledge (PK) Seminars with each contact, including but not limited to Sales Display installment.

• Contacted and maintained Database with clientele which included Designers, Architects and Contractors in the industry.

2003-2005 J.H. Freed & Sons San Diego CA

Territory Sales Manager

• Increased regional sales for Orange County area.

• Implemented training course for new clients – speeding profitability.

• Contacted and maintained database for Architects, Designers and Contractors in the area.

• Sold and set up Displays for retail Stores to speed profitability.

2002-2003 Decorative Woods Irvine Ca

Inside Sales

• Insides sale of hardwood, decorative doors, windows and molding items. Acquire orders and measurements for all of the above.

• Assisted with all walk-ins as needed and suggested product, size and best fit items.

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2000-2002 Avalon Distributing Santa Ana, Ca

Outside Sales Representative

• Handled and maintained an outside sales territory for the Orange County.

• Maintained continued

Product knowledge with each contact.

• Call on new clientele to speed profitability with the area.

1998-2000 Godfrey Consulting Escondido Ca

Flooring Inspector

• Performed on-site flooring inspections and moisture density testing accompanied by required reports.

• Worked intermittingly as needed on an on-call basis.

• Worked closely with Engineering Firm (Stoney- Miller Consultants) in regard to court related cases due to flooring failure.

1993-1998 FarWest Installation Santa Ana Ca

Foreman for Flooring “Installation

• Scheduled and Supervised up to 4 crews up to 4 men each in regard to installation of carpet, tile, and wood.

• Coordinated Commercial and residential installations of all products

• This was including job site measurements, working closely with supervisors for large commercial building including take off from plans or blueprints.

1983-1993 JC Installations Cerritos Ca

Owner for Flooring Installation Company

• Scheduled and Supervised up to carpet installers in regard to carpet, tile, and wood.

• Coordinated High End, Commercial and residential installations of all products.

• This was including job site measurements, working closely with supervisors for large commercial building including take off from plans or blueprints.

• Installed flooring in Celebrities homes and Offices.

Education

1975-1979 David Starr Jordan High Long Beach Ca

IICRC Certified Flooring Inspector Certificate

Interests

Gourmet Cooking, Wine Tasting, Gardening, Golfing

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