Outside sales resume example

Lisa Erickson

9201 Fryars Rd.

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 555 - 7236

 

Objective

  

A challenging and rewarding outside sales position in a growth-oriented organization which offers diverse job responsibility and the potential for advancement.

   

Summary

  

Strong negotiating and networking skills

Personable, motivated, enthusiastic.

Proven ability to gain account loyalty

Excellent closing skills.

 

Experience

  

Delco Foods, San Diego, CA

Sales Specialist, 1997 - Present

Recruited to develop business opportunities and expand product lines at distributor level within the state of California.  Represented over 30 lines. Planned and executed product presentations at major food shows throughout the state.  Organized and prepared presentations for large- scale product samplings with several chain store accounts.  Developed strong relationships with distributor merchandisers, marketing associates, and end users.  Provided sales support, conducted sales presentations and product samplings, and negotiated pricing and product availability.

 

ViTech Communications, San Diego, CA

Sales Representative, 1994 - 1997

Generated leads by cold calling local businesses, profiling clients, and effectively presenting marketing, advertising, and products to enhance the work place.  Networked extensively with clients to build successful business to business relationships.  Negotiated terms, closed sales, and wrote contracts.  Recognized as Representative of the Month ten times in a three year period. 

 

  

Education

 

Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

M.B.A., 1994   

 

University of California, Irvine, CA

B.A. Economics, 1990

  

References

  

Available upon request.