Jessica M. Karns
*** ******* ****** ** • North Canton, Ohio 44720 •330-***-****• qi2me9@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a Sales Representative position within a growth oriented company where advancement and earnings are based upon performance and achievement.
PROFESSIONAL
SALES HISTORY: Senior Sales & Marketing Representative
Ryan Homes – Canton, OH (`05-Present)
Successfully educate, sell, and service B2B and B2C accounts in this highly competitive and difficult market – consistently surpassing sales goals and receiving documented commendations/awards citing “Sales Excellence” …
“Platinum Award winner for Sales Excellence”
2006- Promoted from Sales and Marketing Associate to a Sales and Marketing Rep within 4 months of initial hire (average time spent as a Sales and Marketing Associate is 2 years). Sold 4.9 million dollars in 10 months as a new Sales Representative.
2007- Sold 5.2 Million dollars in new home sales. Ranked 3rd in the division.
2008- Sold 4.6 Million dollars in new home sales. Ranked 2nd in the division. Winner of the division sales contest trip to Riviera Maya Mexico. 101% of quota Sold.
2009- 3.4 Million dollars in new home sales. 112% of Quota Sold.
2010- On pace to achieve yearly sales quota. 2.5 million dollars sold.
PREVIOUS
EMPLOYMENT: Marketing & Client Services Manager
First Credit International – Akron, OH (`04-`05)
Instrumental in growing company profitability by 25% and new accounts by 35% through the initiation of new ideas, ways of thinking, and problem-solving techniques in business marketing, operational efficiency, and personnel management
Collection Agency Auditor - Manager
GE Consumer Financial Services – Canton, OH (`95-`04)
Promoted through increasingly responsible positions
Achieved a 75% increase in outsourced agency quality performance
Awarded for “Best Management of an Outsourced Product by a Financial Institution” from JD Power Associates
Grew call center volume by 300%
Consistently instituted creative and new ways to present information and energize team; continually sought after new opportunities to improve business and communication with personnel
Conducted informative presentations both orally and in writing, respectively, to executives, board of directors, and up to 1400 employees
Utilized and maintained an acute business savvy and focus – dedicated to exceeding organizational goals and objectives
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts Degree
Graduated 2000, Kent State University – OH
PC SKILLS: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook, Explorer
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