D. REED BARGANIER
*** ******** ****, ********, ******* 35209
205-***-**** * qlhmr0@r.postjobfree.com
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, ambitious and
detail-oriented professional. Varied sales and
marketing experience. Trustworthy, resourceful,
analytical team player with good judgment and
integrity. Builds and maintains client loyalty.
Strong work ethic and superior customer service
skills to develop customer and vendor partnerships.
Forges long-term business relationships based on a
commitment to corporate financial goal achievement.
* Resourceful leader offering proven talent in
administering day-to-day responsibilities and driving
performance results, improving service experiences
and exceeding plan expectations.
* Extensive problem-solving skills and experience in
a variety of industries with masterful capabilities
in planning and execution of strategic projects.
* Organized, hard working and a team player; will
voluntarily provide after-hours service and go the
extra mile to accomplish goals.
* Accustomed to providing excellent customer support
and building long-term relationships.
Core Competencies
* Product Knowledge
* Telemarketing
* New Business Development
* Customer Service
* Recruiting
* Evaluations
* Proposals
* Supervision
* Sales
* Marketing
* Presentations
* Demonstrations
* Documentation
* Training
* Prospecting
* Quotes
* Pricing
* Account Maintenance
* Lead Follow Up
* Referrals
* Regulatory Compliance
* Meetings
* Needs Analysis
* Contracts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BERETTA USA, Birmingham, Alabama
* 2010-2011
For centuries the company has been producing
firearms, clothing and accessories for the global
market.
Sales Representative: Marketed and sold high-end
firearms, accessories and apparel to commercial
retail accounts in Alabama, the Florida Panhandle,
eastern Mississippi, and central Tennessee. Nurtured
customer relationships and increased or maintained
revenues for major accounts. Researched the
marketplace and forecasted future orders. Researched
the competition and educated the customer base on the
companyís product and service advantages.
Selected Contributions:
* Quintupled revenues from $10,000 to more than
$52,000 per year for four small accounts.
* Volunteered to assist various accounts on weekends
to learn their operations and reinforce stronger
working relationships.
SUNBELT RENTALS, Birmingham, Alabama * 2008 - 2010
With a network of locations in 34 states and the
District of Columbia, the company provides equipment
to commercial, residential, municipal and service
industries.
Sales Representative: Developed new territories for
the scaffolding division in eastern Alabama and
achieved a significant increase in market share.
Cultivated relationships with a broad base of clients
and provided superior customer service.
WHITE OAK PLANTATION, Tuskegee, Alabama * 2005 - 2008
Recognized as one of the premier lodges in the
nation, it provides a full-service hunting and
shooting resort.
Sales Representative: Entertained clients, guided
hunting expeditions and assisted in property and
personnel management.
BARGANIER STRIPING COMPANY, Auburn & Birmingham,
Alabama * 2004 ñ 2010
An entrepreneurial venture engaged in parking lot
maintenance.
Owner: Managed and cultivated a new database of
parking lot owners. Provided reclamation, cleaning,
striping and a re-touching services program on a
part-time basis.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration,
Minor in English
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Auburn, Alabama
International Studies, Southeast Asia, AUBURN
UNIVERSITY, Auburn, Alabama
ASSOCIATIONS
Administrative Vice President and Treasurer, Auburn
University Inter-Fraternity Council, Auburn, Alabama
Chaplain and Assistant Rush Chair, Kappa Alpha
Fraternity, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
President, Order of Omega Honor Society, Auburn
University, Auburn, Alabama
Leadership Team, Campus Crusade for Christ, Auburn
University, Auburn, Alabama
Pi Lambda Sigma, Pre-Law Honor Society, Auburn
University, Auburn, Alabama
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Mac, Lotus Notes