Sales Manager Resume Example Sunset Funeral Home And Cemetery

SALES MANAGER

Professional Summary

Motivated Sales Manager skilled in leading teams to set record-high sales figures, expand existing territories and develop new accounts.

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Work History

Sales Manager01/2012 to Current
Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery – Minneapolis, MN

Supervised a sales force of up to 8 sales associates.
Supported the sales team in writing proposals and closing contracts.
Developed a comprehensive training program for new sales associates.
Planned and directed staff training and performance evaluations.
Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
Trained all incoming sales team members.
Contacted customers by phone and email in response to inquiries.
Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions and complaints.
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.
Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.
Attended sales training camp and brought best practices leadership back to the company.

Sales Manager08/2008 to 08/2011
TruGreen Chemlawn – Minnetonka, MN

Supervised a sales force of 40+ sales associates.
Hired over 100 sales representatives over a 3 year period.
Supported the sales team in writing proposals and closing contracts.
Closed an average of 53% sales calls each quarter.
Developed quarterly and annual sales department budgets.
Developed a comprehensive training program for new sales associates.
Planned and directed staff training and performance evaluations.
Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
Approved all sales staff budget expenditures.
Trained all incoming sales team members.

Sales Representative03/2003 to 08/2008
TruGreen Chemlawn – Vadnais Heights, MN

Sold lawn care door to door - Knocked on 100 homes per day and spoke to 20%-30%.
Assisted Sales Manager in driving sales through our door to door campaigns.
Promoted to assistant sales manager.
Telemarketing - Dialed the phone minimum 300 times per day.
Assisted in training of new associates.
Closed an average of 53% sales calls each quarter.
Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions and complaints.

Education

Associate of Arts: PsychologyCentury College- White Bear Lake, MN

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