Sales Manager

JAIME L. MACHOLD

**** ******** *** *****: 919-***-****

Wake Forest, NC 27587 E-mail: ********@*****.***

Dear Hiring Manager:

As you flip through numerous applicants’ data, I am hopeful that you take a moment to review my candidacy.

Previously, I was a Customer Marketing Manager, a position that allowed me to hold various roles and responsibilities internally across departments and externally with customers and our sales team. I have enjoyed being the “go to” person for information and taking every opportunity to transfer relevant details to the appropriate person. I am currently in search of a role that will allow me access to various individuals within the organization, thus maintaining a heavy workload and continual flow of communications. Let’s face it…many barriers that face employees are lack of communication or relevant information to the project, which slows progress and often causes mistakes.

I enjoy working hard and achieving results. I am considered by others to be a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast paced environment. I enjoy being presented with challenges, using my organizational skills to create order out of chaos and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. I am a natural problem solver, strong communicator both verbally and in writing, and I keep my eye on future process improvements.

Managing communications in a clear, concise and consistent manner is a natural process to me. It takes an intuitive individual with a keen business sense to understand what level of detail is pertinent information to other areas of the business. While working at Thule as a Customer Marketing Manager, I successfully broke communication barriers internally between departments and externally between our independent sales representatives and customers. I standardized communications via a company intranet with key documentation attributes and ownerships. Another recognized accomplishment of mine was managing the company’s first ever recall campaign with a success rate of approximately an 85% return. I work well either independently, or as a member of various project teams.

After several years at home with my children, co-managing a family S-Corp, volunteering in the community and relocating to NC, I am now looking to re-establish my career goals and jump back into a challenging position where I can make a difference in an organization. I have lived in Wake Forest, North Carolina since 2007 and am thrilled to call it home. I do not regret time taken away from my career to raise my children, as I feel blessed with having been able to have this unique opportunity. Now that my children are school age, I am following my career goals, which is to re-enter the workplace and hit the ground running!

My salary requirements are negotiable and will be based on a more thorough review of the position scope and total compensation package. If you wish to speak with me or set up an interview I may be reached at the number above.

Regards,

Jaime Machold

JAIME L. MACHOLD

7824 Melcombe Way

Wake Forest, NC 27587

Phone: 919-***-****

E-mail: ********@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a challenging position in a fast-paced environment with core responsibilities of managing special projects and key business initiatives across various levels of the organization Supervisory Experience, Project Management, Database Management, Budget Forecasting/Tracking, Website Projects (Intranet/B2B site launch), Trade Show & Meeting Planning/Organization, Knowledgeable on PC and Mac, Social Media, Microsoft Office Suite

Experience

1/2008 – present Manager Machold, Inc., Wake Forest, NC

Managed all back office support functions to include accounting functions, budget and expenses, marketing collateral and distribution, sales meetings and travel planning.

7/2004 – 12/2007 Family Manager Machold Family, Middletown, CT

Raised two healthy children, managed project of family relocation over 600 miles from previous residence to include research, visits and ultimately a successful relocation of the entire family to a new state with no previous contacts. Settled family in to new area, became familiar with community, participated in events, social activities and gatherings to establish a solid foundation in a new location.

11/2002 - 6/2004 Customer Marketing Manager Thule, Inc., Seymour, CT

Supported the achievement of business goals via special projects that included responsibility for the annual planning/budgeting process for four internal cost centers and managed the cooperative advertising program and budget to include defective allowances, rebates and growth incentives. Led cross-functional business process improvements such as the development, implementation and management of the Customer Business plan to include Sales Forecasting and Key Account Plans. Facilitated cross-functional communication to ensure successful implementation of sales and marketing initiatives to both internal and external customers, communicated project status, issues and contingency plans to respective team members (internal & external), and performed program analysis to evaluate the success of sales and marketing initiatives. Acted as the key liaison between the sales department and other internal functional areas within the company as well as outside sales representatives and customers. Managed the company B2B site launch project with real time inventory and order status updates. Supervision of three junior marketing associates to include trade show planner, marketing assistant and marketing coordinator.

2/2002 - 11/2002 Assistant Marketing Manager

Worked in conjunction with the Marketing Manager to coordinate all marketing initiatives. Researched and developed market opportunities. Initiated strategic planning to include competitor analysis, market trends, positioning, employee productivity and budget/cost savings. Developed and tracked Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising campaigns. Worked in conjunction with Product Management to coordinate product launches to include complete packaging redesign project. Managed Customer Relationship Database and department budget. Coordinated trade shows and web development initiatives.

2/2001 - 1/2002 Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Worked in conjunction with the National Sales Managers, Product Manager and Vice President of Sales and Marketing to include: Travel Planning, Coordinated Trade Shows, Assisted in New Product Launches (literature proofing and communications), Assisted in the development of Marketing Plans, Database Management and implementation of Customer Classifications, Developed and Analyzed Sales Reports, Researched Industry trends, Coordinated Sales Meetings, Managed Sales Compensation Module and Commission fulfillment to Sales Representatives, Developed Quarterly Report Surveys and Territory Analysis, Supported National Sales Managers with daily communications, Managed Promotional budgets, Travel Planning and remained a constant liaison between Outside Sales Representatives and upper level management.

Education

Central CT State University, New Britain, CT, Bachelor's Degree, Marketing

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