Sample Resume for Sales Position

SUMMARY
Seeking a sales position, where more than 15 years of experience will
contribute. A proven manager, with skills in sales and marketing. Articulate in
person and in writing. Will relocate.

KEYWORDS
sales, marketing, sales manager, flooring, furniture, new product development,
product lines, pricing, plant start-up, plant start up, management, managing,
sales training, sales trainer, client service
HIGHLIGHTS
* Sales veteran, skilled at establishing rapport and delivering
effective presentations.
* Able to develop new profit centers. Sold upper management on
new hardwood flooring category; under my direction, sales
went from zero to $2 million in one year.
* Launched new flooring line, including plant start-up.
Developed marketing and sales plans. In first year, sales
reached $3 million as a result of my efforts.
* A skilled manager; developed two employees to position of
National Sales Manager.
* Grew sales from zero to $5 million (all new accounts) after
consulting with owners to start new company, Cherrybark
Flooring. Also developed all product lines and pricing.
EXPERIENCE
VP, Sales (Eastern Region): ABC Flooring, Anywhere, USA
(1993-1997).
In charge of all sales for eastern US and Canada. Worked with
management and owners to develop programs for marketing, sales
and plant start-ups.
* Developed entire sales program, reaching $11 million annual
volume.
* Led sales training classes for distributors and retail accounts.
* Owner said: “It was evident you put in the hours to make sure shifts ran
smoothly and production was maintained.”
National Sales Manager: ABC of South Carolina, Anywhere, USA (1990-1993).
In charge of lumber, parts and flooring sales for entire US.
* Developed sales managers. Also reorganized sales and service
departments, resulting in better client service and increased
revenues.
* Managed $8 million in sales and 15 employees.
National Sales Manager: ABC Corp., Anywhere, USA (1982-
1990).
Responsible for all sales of hardwood paneling and flooring in US,
Canada, Europe and Taiwan.
* Wrote all sales and marketing plans; managed all advertising
and material development.
* Managed $4 million in sales and 18 employees.
Prior sales experience includes furniture industry and promotion to Regional
Sales Manager at ABC Furniture.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Business, University of Anywhere, USA. GPA:
3.0.
OTHER FACTS
* Computer skills include Word and Excel. Familiar with PC, Macintosh and
Internet research.
* Enjoy woodwork, and restoring old homes and boats.