Julie W.
Sales|Business Development
Profile
Dedicated business development professional with a history of increasing sales by as much as 25% in national medical sales and school photography companies. Effectively transferred sales and marketing skills to nonprofit fundraising and community outreach. Energetic community service volunteer with a strong track record of making a difference.
Key Skills & Competencies
Sales and Marketing
Customer Service
Negotiations
Promotions Development
Strong Client Relations
Strategic Planning
Training/Development
Team Building
Detail-Oriented
Quick Learner
Budget Management
Self-Motivated
Professional Experience
Business Development, Medline Industries, Mundelein, IL & Atlanta, GA
Medline Industries, Inc. is the largest privately-held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies providing products, education, clinical programs and services across the continuum of care.
National Sales Manager for Homecare 2 years
Progressively promoted to lead new Homecare market development with new products and services, supervising regional and national sales teams.
Supervised a salesforce of thirty-eight sales associates
Managed highest percentage of closing rate in the company
Maintained knowledge of all current sales, promotions and payments
Supported the sales team in writing and closing contracts.
Regional Sales Training Manager 2 years
Supervised and trained sales reps throughout the southeast for multiple divisions
Supported the sales team in writing proposals and closing contracts.
Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions, and complaints
Sales Representative 4 years
Consistently made over nine calls per day in addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
Developed new business by networking with valuable customers.
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
Effectively communicated with and supported sales, marketing and administrative teams on a daily basis.
Sales Representative, Lifetouch School Studio, Atlanta, GA 3 years
Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 20% growth of customer base
Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal client base
Handled daily heavy flow of paperwork and coordinated with the accounting department on invoicing and shipping problems.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Educational Instructor, Town of Canton, CT, Canton, CT 1 year
Public educational system.
Strong presence - able to take command of the classroom to deliver student success.
Supported multiple school systems.
Community Experience
PTO Secretary, Board Member | CANTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, Canton, CT
Recorded all meeting notes and minutes from monthly PTO meetings.
Corresponded with PTO board members in regards to community activities and funding teacher requests
Co-Chaired annual Winterfest Donation Fundraiser using an on-line bidding engine
Increased annual donations by 15%, setting an all-time record for donations
Annual Fundraiser Chairman | JUNIOR LEAGUE OF OMAHA, Omaha, NE
Recruited community members for projects and activities
Organized and recruited volunteers for American Girl Fundraiser
Member and Volunteer | JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SEATTLE, Seattle, WA
Coordinated project activities with city departments help raise awareness of human trafficking
Worked with state legislation to change state laws regarding human trafficking
Education
BBA, Marketing | GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA
Other Experience/Awards/Publications
Medline Homecare Rep of the Year - National
Southeast Sales Rep of the Year