career objective                              

 

results-driven sales manager eager to apply dynamic business development, team building, relationship management, and administrative skills toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing sales

 

profile                                                

 

offer 25 years sales management experience in highly competitive industry, with expertise in:

ø  defining, developing and executing strategies to generate new business

ø  consulting with clients to define and address unique needs and establishing and maintaining proactive client relationships

ø  delivering persuasive sales presentations and steering negotiations to maximize revenue performance

ø  expanding and diversifying revenue channels through up-selling and cross-selling of products/services

ø  hiring, training and leading top performing teams

 

 

professional experience                

 

family service manager

saber management llc c louisville, ky/gurnee, il                                                              2006-current

sales manager

stonemor partners l.p. c washington d.c./va                                                                        2004-2006

lowen group c chicago, il                                                                                                     1996-2004

oak woods cemetery/osiris corporation c chicago, il                                                             1983-1996

 

• have built a successful sales and management career in the funeral services industry over the course of 25 years, consistently achieving and surpassing goals
• effectively confer with clients to define needs, provide expert recommendations and persuasive sales presentations and ensure quality customer care throughout delivery of professional services
• proactively recruit, train and direct sales counselors, with a strong focus on customer service as well as effective sales techniques

 

education                                           

 

graduate, st. mary's college in jamaica

attended, the university of west indies

 

activities                                            

 

board member, senior advisor to jamaican consulate in welcoming prime minister honorable p. j. patterson to chicago

member, varied political committees throughout greater chicago region

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a sales management     capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include 25 years of extensive sales and management experience.  i excel in consulting with clients to define needs, delivering sales presentations and persuasively negotiating/ closing sales transactions, with a track record of achieving and exceeding goals. i also offer solid experience in recruiting, training and leading high-production sales teams.  my dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills have consistently proven an asset in generating high-volume sales production and optimizing customer satisfaction.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be of value your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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