SARA L. SLOAN

*** *. ******* **** **** B, Fallbrook, CA 92028 760-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To be a resourceful, customer oriented and effective negotiator seeking opportunity in Sales, Purchasing and/or Repairs where the opportunity for utilizing my strongly developed set of skills will continue to grow with a company that will encourage and reward.

EXPERIENCE

Customer Account Manager 06/04 to 11/09JM International Airline Support Division, Vista, CA§ Achieved “Sales Person of the Year” award in 2008.§ Maintained existing accounts by providing proactive and timely customer service through relationship management and partnership building.§ Administered all daily sales activities with customer using best efforts to close sales within financial targets.§ Assisted with the development of pricing strategy to maximize competitiveness within the market place.§ Observed and analyzed current market trends and sales to meet existing customer needs and future demands.§ Assisted with development of marketing materials promoting company products and services to market existing product line and attract new business.§ Implemented sales directives in support of core sales goals to maximize profits in line with company mission and value proposition.

Commercial Department Assistant 07/01 to 06/04Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply, Escondido, CA§ Performed supply chain functions including vendor interface, purchase order processing, inventory release, and PO follow-up for commercial sales.§ Managed inventory through inter-store transfers in response to demand pattern variability.§ Managed Commercial Department negative reports, perform root cause analyses and prepare formal reports including recommended corrective actions.§ Provided special customer service to large accounts by facilitating soil analysis requests.§ Supported retail side of business with additional purchasing and vendor related inventory duties.§ Reconciled daily receipts for both Commercial divisions.

SKILLS

§ Excellent customer service skills.§ Development and maintenance of supplier relationships.§ Extensive use of Quantum database, SAP system and Ariba system.§ Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills.§ Experience with legacy inventory management software.

EDUCATION§ Palomar Community College, San Marcos, California Current§ MiraCosta Community College, Oceanside, California 09/97 to 05/99

REFERENCES

Available upon request.