Sales Associate * Leasing Consultant

Real Estate Industry

Qualifications Profile

Results-driven, self-motivated professional with extensive experience in driving

sales growth and territory expansion, identifying and closing new business, and
winning customer loyalty. Possess outstanding negotiation, managerial and organ
izational skills, with proven ability to deal with fast-paced environments. Know
n as a strategic leader with a track record of success in expanding market share
while ensuring existing client loyalty. Superior organizer who is capable of le
ading multiple departments and third-party resources while ensuring financial ob
jectives are met. Committed to growing bottom-line revenues as well as to provid
ing the highest levels of customer service. Demonstrate excellent written and or
al communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power
Point, and Excel), Publisher and contact database software; well versed with var
ious graphics application software, such as Corel and Adobe. Areas of expertise
include: Areas of expertise:
Prospecting
Strategic Alliances
Contract Negotiation
Transaction Management
Sales Action Plan & Development
Client Need Assessment
Training & Development
Business Management & Operations
Unique Prospecting Techniques

Professional Experience

Slumberland Furniture * Sioux Falls, SD

Sales Associate
2010-Present
Provide outstanding customer service by demonstrating advance product knowledge
and building quality customer relationships that result in increased sales and r
epeat business.
Promote and merchandise household furniture, mattresses, and other items.
Organize financing selling directly to customers on the floor; assigned to arran
ge deliveries and special order of products.
Fox's Little River City Inc. * Watertown, SD
Owner / President
2008-2010
Created monthly aging, open invoices, sales, and revenue recognition reports.
Held responsible for employee payroll processing, including timesheets and payro
ll reports and input new employees on payroll system.
Performed accounting-related functions, such as updating the general ledgers and
submitting journal entries using QuickBooks accounting program.
Managed monthly billing, pricing, and accounts payables.
Directed employees and worked collaboratively with diverse vendors; provided res
olution to all employees' issues and concerns.
Unclaimed Freight * Watertown, SD
Sales Associate
2005-2007
Provided assistance and support to customers in purchasing and organizing financ
ing for customers.
Endowed first-rate customer service to customers by maintaining the highest degr
ee of courtesy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Held responsible for arranging deliveries and customer pick-up schedule; managed
the opening and closing of the store; and prepared, wrote, and submitted daily
sales reports.
Organized special order items for clients; ensure proper maintenance of store an
d floor displays.
Aided in loading out of products and occasional deliveries when needed.
Notable Contributions:
Commended as Top Sales Producer many times and Salesman of the Year.

Chesterman Co (Coca Cola) * Watertown, SD

Pre Salesman
2003-2005
Managed the delivery of products to major accounts every other weekend.
Competently directed merchandisers and company drivers.
Collaborated with store manager, product manager, and marketing manager to help
define sales message and ensure sales package are developed and all messages wer
e communicated to sales team.
Ensured that the pre-sales resources in line with marketing message and sales te
am were in compliance with requirements.
Spearheaded the pre-selling of commercial accounts and maintenance of stocks and
displays.
Notable Contribution:
Class B driver license holder
Awarded as Salesman of the Year
Stones Inn Motel, A-1 Cleaning and Restoration Inc. Tool Time Rent All, Foxy's C
asino Inc, Fox Rentals Inc. * Watertown, SD
Business Owner / Management
Licensed Real Estate Salesman
1986-2005
Managed all marketing materials, finances, margins on retail products, and payro
ll; conducted monthly analysis on how the business run and dealt with the needs
of any staff.
Cultivated a loyal customer base and established strong community presence with
customer and businesses.
Administered 4-plex properties, general management and maintenance duties as wel
l as all lease contract and tenant relations and retention.
Negotiated commercial and residential properties and oversaw several rental prop
erties for clients.
Maintained all records, such as managing accounts, tax forms, and financial stat
ement.
Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the business along with office and manageme
nt duties.
Earlier Career

Stein Sign Display * Watertown, SD

Salesman
Dairy Improvers Inc. * Owatonna, MN
Regional Sales Director

Credentials

Passed the Real Estate Brokers Exam and acquired License - South Dakota

Professional Training

Real Estate Classes - Dale Carnegie Class

Various Sales related seminars

Professional Affiliations

South Dakota Real Estate Commission

Watertown Chamber of Commerce
South Dakota Retailers Association
Served on several committees, including Focus Watertown and Hospitality

Awards and Honors

"Franchise of the Year" for numerous times in Steam Brothers