Sample Resume for Sales And Business Development Position

OBJECTIVE
Position where successful sales and business
development experience will add value.

PROFILE
* Strong background in sales and business
development, with skills in lead generation, cold
calling, relationship building, presenting, closing,
account penetration and client service.
* Met or exceeded all sales quotas since 1998 for
Hibernia National Bank, consistently ranking among
top five of 70 employees for revenue produced.
* Co-founded business during college, opened
corporate accounts and grew sales to $165,000.
* Outstanding technical skills. Regularly lead
software training sessions for sales staff.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Direct Business Banker: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1998-present).
Handle sales of loan and deposit products through
inbound/outbound calls.
* Top producer. Met or exceeded all sales quotas
since hire date in high-pressure setting.
* Involves relationship building and cross-selling to
commercial and individual clients.
* Play key role in leading ABC Company to
produce 20% of all small-business loan dollars in two
states. Mentor and train new reps. Develop and
promote effective sales culture.
* Promoted to senior position in minimum time.
Selected for fast track to supervisory role.
* Assist MIS Manager and Database Marketing Group
with technology issues. Troubleshoot and support use
of 15 applications among sales force.
* Lead classes to train new and veteran employees on
such sales topics as qualifying questions, objection
handling, closing and cross-selling, as well as best
use of software/hardware.
General Manager/Co-Owner: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1996-1998).
Planned and led successful start-up while attending
university. Managed up to six employees.
* Oversaw all daily operations. Grew profits 30% by
second year. Included sales, customer relations,
marketing, accurate record keeping, as well as
employee hiring and training.
* Solely responsible for opening high-volume
corporate accounts by prospecting for, contacting and
presenting to decision makers.
EDUCATION
BS: Economics, ABC State University, Anywhere, USA (1998).
Worked 20-40 hours per week to finance education.
GPA: 3.0.
OTHER FACTS
* Computer skills include Windows NT/98, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook, Groupwise, proprietary banking
applications and Internet research.
* Interests include golf, astronomy and travel.
Currently volunteer to represent Hibernia at two
charitable organizations: American Heartwalk and
Junior Achievement.