Sales Manager

D. Brent Lewis

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Tracy, California 95376 abmg28@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Sales Manager with more than 10 years of experience in sales and customer

service. Adept at establishing strong client relationships and developing

customer loyalty. Effective organizer with an adaptable approach that

generates enthusiasm in staff while increasing the company's profitability.

WORK HISTORY

KLICKCAR, Northern California May 2006 - Present

Sales Manager - Direct Sales and Marketing functions for wholesale,

online auto auction.

. Identify sales prospects through site visits, cold calls and referrals.

. Develop and manage ongoing client relationships.

. Prepare and present proposals to potential clients.

. Provide hands-on training and support to new and existing clients.

. Handle backend administration to set up new dealers in the online system.

. Hire, train and supervise account representatives

GPX INTERNATIONAL TIRE CORP., Hayward, CA November 2003 - May 2006

Western Region Sales and Operations Manager (December 2004 - May 2006)

. P&L responsibility for sales and operations of a tire manufacturer's

distribution facility serving eight states.

. Increased sales by 25% while improving the gross profit by 2% and reduced

operational expenses by 14%.

. Responsible for hiring and supervising sales employees and warehouse

staff.

. Prepared sales forecasts and inventory requirement projections.

Sales Representative (November 2003 - December 2004)

. Promoted sales by prospecting for new dealers, providing customer support

to existing dealers and conducting training sessions for their sales

staff.

. Gathered feedback from customers and reported changes in market

conditions and potential new opportunities.

. Participated in trade shows and marketing blitz events.

. Assisted Accounts Receivable Department with collection of payment.

. Coordinated shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise.

. Prepared weekly sales activity reports.

REDBURN TIRE COMPANY, Tucson, AZ. April 2002 - November 2003

Commercial Sales - Heavy equipment, mining, and over the road commercial

tire sales.

. Identified sales prospects through site visits, cold calls and referrals.

. Developed and managed ongoing client relationships.

. Prepared and presented proposals to potential clients.

. Coordinated delivery of product and service.

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TIRE CENTERS, LLC. December 1998 - March 2002

Assistant Manager Gulfport, MS. (June 1999 - March 2002)

. Responsible for the operations of a tire store with commercial and retail

sales.

. Supervised product deliveries and customer service.

. Managed 24 hour dispatch of service technicians.

Commercial Sales Hammond, LA. (December 1998 - June 1999)

. Identified sales prospects through site visits, cold calls and referrals.

. Presented proposals and conducted fleet surveys for prospects and

existing clients.

. Coordinated delivery of product and service.

RF MOTOR SPORTS, INC., Baton Rouge, LA. June 1995 - December

1998

Owner

. Managing partner of an automotive service and performance shop with

responsibility for marketing, operations and sales.

TIRE CENTERS, LLC., Los Angeles, CA. June 1991 - October 1993

Wholesale Sales Representative

. Outside passenger and light truck tire sales to retail dealers.

DISNEYLAND, Anaheim, CA. July 1989 - June 1991

Culinary Host

. Cast Member at Caf Orleans restaurant - duties included food preparation

and serving.

EDUCATION

AA, Business Administration, Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA.

SKILLS

Computer experience including MS Publisher, Word, Excel, Powerpoint,

Outlook,

Filemaker Pro and ACT Contact Management Software.

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