Sales Manager

CAROL J DAVIS

*** ********** ****, **** ***** NC 27262

[h] 336-***-**** [c] 336-***-****

BUSINESS PROFILE

Highly effective Sales Professional who is profit oriented and performance driven, with the ability to multi-task and problem solve under stress. Possesses superb communication and relationship selling skills. Substantial experience working with people of various ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds which affords Carol the ability to seek appropriate solutions to benefit management and clients. Carol is a dedicated dependable professional with a strong work ethic.

CAREER RELATED INFORMATION

* Initiative, desire and ability to perform quality work independent of supervision

* Blends well in team environment yet is self-directed for assigned responsibilities

* Easily establishes client rapport

* Creative problem solving to benefit both management and client

* Quickly absorbs information to produce effective presentations

* Actively develops future prospects yet maintains consistent contact with current client base

* Successfully manages multi-tasked projects requiring organizational skills

* A world traveler who adapts easily to new situations and environments

* Experience in Public Relations and Event Planning

* 20 years of extensive Inside / Outside Sales experience

* Drug free and physically competent

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

2004 – Present: Furnitureland South, Sales and Interior Design Consultant, High Point NC

Creates and Sells complete interior design packages for diverse clientele. Negotiates price points to meet buyer’s approval and maintain management's profit expectations. Position requires extensive knowledge of 500+ manufacturers whose products are displayed in 1,300,000 square foot showplace. Carol is a proud member of Million Dollar Club. Commissioned sales only.

2001 – 2004: WA Home Furnishings, Sales and Design, Cary NC

Sold interior home furnishings for a division of Wood-Armfield. Commissioned sales only. Company closed.

2000 - 2001: Allen Tate Realty, Charlotte NC

Sold Real Estate

1987 – 2000: Shelby Williams Ind, Regional Sales Manager, New York City, NY

New York City Regional Sales manager for Shelby Williams, a Hospitality furniture manufacturer. Prepared persuasive presentations to major chain hotels, casinos, restaurants, boutique hotels and NYC design firms. Negotiated price points with Purchasing agents who represented project’s owner/management. Monitored factory production, coordinated delivery and installation of multi-million dollar projects. Maintained consistent contact with current client base while seeking new clients. Outside sales position offered salary, commission and expenses. Resigned with relocation to NC

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