Sales Associate

Charles H. (Chuck) Lewis, Jr.

**** ****** **** **** – Morris, Alabama 35116 – 205-***-**** - cell #612-2356

Email: *****.*****@***.***

Profile Summary

• Proven track record in sales, purchasing and inventory with exceptional client/account

development.

• Strong needs assessment skills, providing positive solutions designed to enhance business

and meet specific objectives/requirements.

• Excellent communication skills to build a profitable and professional relationship

with clients, staff, management, and vendors at all organizational levels.

• Analytical with sound judgment and decision-making abilities, and skilled in problem

identification and resolution.

• A high energy and creative representative who is capable of handling many diverse responsibilities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 1997

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama

Concentration in Management and Marketing

EXPERIENCE

Purchasing/Inventory/Project Sales Associate April 22, 2003 - August 8, 2011

The Kent Corporation – Birmingham, AL

• Negotiated quotes with customers and performed order entry.

• Responsible for procuring goods and services, such as tools, parts and

supplies needed for establishment.

• Reviewed requisitions and conferred with vendors to obtain product or

service information, such as price, availability and delivery schedule.

• Prepared purchase orders and bid requests.

• Approved invoices for payment.

• Performed all material take-offs and pricing.

• Confirmed daily the inventory on hand and shipping schedules needed for orders.

• Resolved client concerns while promoting good public relations.

• Contacted clients daily confirming orders to be expedited.

Sales/Purchasing/Inventory Representative

ACI Distribution – Birmingham, Alabama May 14, 2001 - April 15, 2003

• Handled all quotes and orders with customers and performed data entry.

• Ordered and managing inventories of all glass and metal products.

• Checked invoices for accuracy, paying close attention to all details, and approved for

payment.

• In charge of collection and delinquent account matters.

Store Supervisor

ICI Dulux Paints – Atlanta, Georgia October 18, 1999 – April 30, 2001

• Managed overall store operations with concentration on sales and customer relations.

• Effectively managed multiple projects and was able to meet all deadlines and quotas.

• Responsible for inventory control and loss prevention.

• In charge of simultaneously managing projects in the store chain to establish uniformity in all locations.

• Held training sessions with employees on new product lines.

Operations Manager

Jones-Blair Company – Birmingham, Alabama April 21, 1998 to October 8, 1999

• Improved employee morale and performance standards leading to an increased customer

satisfaction by 20%.

• Maintained inventory and shipping schedule system.

• Managed all phases of the daily operation in this location.

• Responsible for the full range of sales/marketing operations in connection with territory growth,

revenue production and consultative selling.

• Selected for a managerial appointment in one year.

Sales Associate

Sherwin-Williams Company – Gardendale, Alabama November 9, 1995 - March 31, 1998

• Performed order entry, collections on delinquent accounts and assisted with inventory control.

• Completed all timelines, as required by the company, to meet the customer’s expectations.

• Able to complete the company’s two years training course in one year receiving a special Achievement

Award.

• Promoted from Inside Sales to Inside Lead Sales in six months.

• Generated interest with clients on new ideas, services and products.

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