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A challenging inside or outside sales job.

Posted @ 08:19AM, July 17, 2007 by Jean Gerisch | Permalink
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Work history

National Technical Systems March 2006 to June 2007
Regional Sales Manager

How would you describe your time at National Technical Systems?

Managed $6 million sales territory consisting of six Mid - Atlantic States.

Accomplished in building strong relationships, making formal presentations, closing opportunities, cold/warm calling and attending trade shows.

Reached monthly sales goals of $500,000 resulting in a 4% increase in
region.

Traveled 50% to 75% visiting 25 prospects and customers per month.

Proactive in recommending new concepts, tests and products to applicable Technical Specialist for R&D action based on experience and customer feedback.

Identified, and solicited new business opportunities in collaboration with NTS/NQA team and assisted Customer Service with existing accounts as required.

Extensive training to remain up to date on technical knowledge of all NTS/NQA products and services.

Developed and implemented short- and long-range goals and sales strategies to grow business in region. Researched and analyzed competitors.

Active member in trade organizations.

Reported weekly to Vice President of Sales and quarterly to Chief Operating Officer.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Goldmine.
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Sypris Test and Measurement January 1999 to March 2006
Inside Sales Representative

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How would you describe your time at Sypris Test and Measurement?

Increased bookings 15% in one year from $1.2 million to $1.4 million providing excellent customer service and selling new services to current and prospective customers.

Solely responsible for testing services quotes for military, pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries. Analyzed
requests for proposals, including military and commercial specifications including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-202, Bellcore and ASTM, factoring in time and materials, freight, competition and profit margin. Used TCM software for quotation preparation.

Participated in Six Sigma projects to improve business processes.

Obtained Confidential security clearance and executed Facility Security Officer duties.

Document Control Coordinator of ISO 9001:2000 quality system and internal auditor.

Performed all Customer Service and Program Management functions including contract review, corrective action reports, quality and credit issues, additional efforts, scheduling of lab equipment, personnel and subcontractors, expediting, problem solving, advising delays in deliverables, and follow-up.
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Sypris Test and Measurement January 1994 to January 1999
Office Manager

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How would you describe your time at Sypris Test and Measurement?

Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated Receptionist and Administrative Assistant resulting in a significant increase in productivity.

Human Resources responsibilities: effectively communicated insurance policies with employees, resolved conflicts and maintained personnel files.

Converted the office PC environment from fragmented systems to a common program environment, resulting in increased staff productivity and higher moral.

Managed all book keeping functions associated with accounts payable and receivable, including collections and petty cash.

Liaison between corporate office and local facility.

Generated monthly financial reports for General Manager.
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Education

Michigan State University January 2002 to February 2002
Packaging Basics
montclair state university January 2000 to April 2000
Second Careers Program

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