Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

14916 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., #E0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Phone: (xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

 

 

Results-driven leader eager to contribute expertise in driving business development, client relations, and operations toward actively collaborating with a dynamic organization in maximizing bottom-line performance as an Outside Sales Representative.

 

Innovative and dedicated Sales Professional offering award-winning success in steering initiatives to generate new business and expand competitive leveraging. Utilize strong communication skills to deliver informative and convincing sales presentations. Consistent top producer; proficient in successfully prospecting, educating, selling, and servicing accounts in highly competitive markets. Outstanding organizational, decision-making, relationship-building, and prioritization skills.

Selected Achievements:

 

  Ranked among Top 5% of Career Education Corporation sales professionals nationwide, producing an average of $1.8M in annual sales.

  Only sales professional at Western Culinary Institute (WCI) to ever earn nomination for, and receive, High Achiever status 3 consecutive years.

  Grew revenues for The Strauss Group 112% by creating, coordinating and launching worldwide syndication program.

  Recognized as Employee of the Quarter in 2007 by WCI.

  Selected as Sales/Admissions Rep of the Month for generating annual gross sales of $2M in 2007.

  Performed among Top 25 WCI Sales/Admissions Reps nationwide in 2006 and 2005.

  In 2004, won WCI title of Sales/Admissions Rep of the Month on two occasions.

 

 

The Strauss Group, Portland, Oregon, 2003 to Present

Marketing Director

• Championed syndication of USA Today small business Q&A advice column called Ask an Expert and spearheaded marketing and distribution of column to 100+ internet sites worldwide.
• Proactively deliver persuasive sales presentations to efficiently drive new business development and territory growth.
• Create and implement email marketing strategies, and administer syndicated agreements with new clients worldwide.

 

Continued

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Professional Experience continued

 

 

Pioneer Pacific College, Wilsonville, Oregon, 2008

Sales / Admissions Officer

• Brought on board to create new high school admissions program with accountability for marketing, promotions, and program scholarship administration.
• Interviewed, tested, and enrolled students, provided information to 300 local high schools, and orchestrated various functions for graduating high school seniors to elevate program awareness.

 

Western Culinary Institute/Career Education Corporation, Portland, Oregon, 2003 to 2008

Sales/Admissions Representative

• Exercised dynamic interpersonal skills and tenacity to prospect and enroll graduating high school students into Le Cordon Bleu Culinary, Patisserie and Baking, and Restaurant Management programs, consistently surpassing monthly targets.
• Resourcefully launched, authored and produced a dynamic weekly high school e-newsletter instrumental in improving student retention.
• Established scholarship program, compiled scholarship list, and served as a member of Institute s Scholarship Committee.
• Demonstrated exemplary motivational talents in coaching and guiding 38 students toward achieving scholarship funds.

 

 

Bachelor of Science Degree, Agriculture/Animal Science C California State University, Chico

Single Subject/Specialist Credential C Agricultural Education C California State University, Chico

Single Subject/Specialist Credential C Special Education C San Diego State University

The B.E.S.T. Program (Basic Everyday Selling Techniques), 2002

Closing The Sale C Career Education Corporation, 2006

Ethics C Career Education Corporation, 2005, 2006, 2007

 

Sales Seminar C Career Education Corporation, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

14916 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., #E0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Phone: (xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

Date

 

 

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

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

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you a solid background in sales, exemplary leadership attributes, and strong negotiating skills. I also offer excellent communication strengths, an unwavering drive to succeed, and well-honed interpersonal skills which are instrumental as an Outside Sales Representative.  

 

Briefly, some of my key qualifications include:

 

         A proven ability to independently and successfully navigate the complete sales cycle.

         A Bachelor s Degree in Agriculture/Animal Science.

         An impressive blend of expertise in goal setting, customer service, and time management.

         A demonstrated ability to quickly master new roles, responsibilities and environments.

         An outgoing and unyielding personality which can be leveraged to overcome sales objections, generate new business and expand market share.   

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, dedication and initiative. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy