Sales Manager

Objective: Seeking a full-time position in a stable, growing company where I can use my past experience and skill set to further my professional development.

Experience:

Inside Sales Account Manager

Cap Publishing Company Jordan, MN

July 2011 to Present

Actively solicit business owners for exclusive advertising in restaurants across the United States.

Present product via phone to over 80 business owners or managers daily.

One phone call closing of sales, complete paperwork and collect payment in full over phone.

Complete commission statements and all weekly paperwork on a timely basis.

Outside Sales Account Manager

HomePages Directories DeKalb, IL

April 2011 to August 2011

Managed seven directory sales campaigns and successfully closed each publication over budget and before deadline

Met face to face with the owners and managers of every business located in the protected territory.

Was responsible for selling print and online advertising along with text marketing to the clients in the protected territory

Was responsible for weekly sales of $7,500.00

Wrote contracts, collected payments and sent materials to corporate every Friday

Received several accommodations and awards during my employment. Top documented outside sales account manager.

Advertising Sales- Inside and Outside

Faribault Daily News Faribault, MN

August 2010 to April 2011

Sold classified and display advertising space for publication in local daily newspaper and online.

Prepared lists of prospects from leads in other papers and from old accounts.

Wrote, designed and produced ad specs for clients.

Obtained pertinent information concerning prospect's past and current advertising for use in sales presentations.

Was instrumental in signing new advertising contracts.

Collected payments due on past due accounts and cash-only accounts.

Successfully managed an existing client base of over 500 and also actively recruited new clientele.

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