Talented Sales and Business Development Professional

 

 

Results-driven sales professional eager to apply business development, marketing, and leadership skills towards actively optimising sales and profitability.

 

 

       Several years of experience in sales, marketing, event management, and public relations.

       Proven ability to deliver revenue and profitability growth in fast-paced environments.

       Adept at communicating with media, including press, radio, and television.

       Expertise in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and campaign management.

       Excellent presentation, supervisory, problem-solving, and customer relations skills.

 

 

HARVEY NORMAN STORES, TAS/NSW 2005 - 2008

Proprietor (2008)

Directed all business operations for business location in Tasmania. Oversaw sales, marketing, staffing, customer relations, strategic planning, forecasting, P&L, office administration, and quality. Supervised, hired, and trained staff of 13.

       Prepared and managed successful marketing campaigns and market research projects.

       Effectively directed sales growth. Set targets and KPIs. Monitored sales.

       Increased sales by motivating sales staff, creating sales plans, and introducing new procedures.

       Grew profit levels through identification of expense reductions and improved shrinkage control.

       Managed media relations and organised advertising campaigns.

       Ensured completion of sell throughs, credit claims, price protections, stock returns, and more.

 

Proprietor (2006-2008)

Managed business operations for New South Whales location. Directed sales, marketing, advertising, promotions, special events, media relations, training, and cost control. Supervised staff of 20. Held responsibility for warehouse operations.

       Increased sales 30% over previous year for 15 consecutive months.

       Ranked Number One nationally for 2 years on percent of attachment for #1 KPI.

       Oversaw POS, Crystal Reports, and database management.

       Grew profitability by identifying areas to reduce costs.

 

Franchisee in Training / Department Manager (2005-2006)

Assisted in department sales for Tasmanian store location. Served as Customer Service Manager. Prepared marketing campaigns. Managed advertising campaigns and special promotional events. Monitored sales and ensured sales goals and KPIs reached. Mentored and motivated personnel.

 

 

Graduate, Guilford Young College, TAS

 

Event Management Diploma, with emphasis in Marketing & Public Relations (in progress)

Personal Development in Business Certification 5

Retail Management Certification 1-5

Corporate Coaching & Leadership Certification 1-4

Retail Sales Certification 1-5

 

 

Computer Skills:  MS Office, POS applications, and proprietary systems

References:  Professional references available on request

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am a talented sales and marketing professional currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a sales or business development leadership capacity, and I m 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

 

       Successfully operating 2 profitable business locations for Harvey Norman Stores.

       Overseeing sales, marketing, staffing, customer relations, strategic planning, special events, promotions, media relations, forecasting, and more.

       Producing profit and sales increases in every position held since 2005.

       Increasing sales by motivating sales staff, creating sales plans, and introducing new procedures.

       Growing profit levels through identification of expense reductions and improved shrinkage control.

       Improving sales 30% over previous year for 15 consecutive months.

       Ranking Number One nationally for 2 years based on company s #1 KPI.

 

I m adept at directing promotional events, creating marketing and advertising campaigns, managing staff training, and directing office operations. 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 a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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