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Robin Redding
947 Cherry Street
Middleville, OH 01234
(513) 987-6543

 

OBJECTIVE: Sales/Marketing Director in the Retail Trade Industry.

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

SALES:

  • Introduced sales by 22% using innovative techniques.
  • Developed training programs and yearly goals for sales managers in 15 outlet operations.
  • Promoted good will by representing firm at community events, Chamber of Commerce, and charitable associations.
  • Ensured suitable display of merchandise on selling floor.
  • Directed changeover from manual to computer billing and inventory control.

MARKETING:

  • Supervised a staff of 10, covering operations in three states.
  • Increased sales an average of 30% in market territory.
  • Introduced new marketing techniques and set-up training program for key staff to implement new procedures.
  • Ensured suitable display of merchandise on selling floor.
  • Developed promotional campaign, including yearly contest for naming new product styles.

WORK HISTORY:

1990- Present Assistant to the Marketing Director, Colonial Kitchens, Inc., Columbus, OH.
1984-90 Sales Director, Pots and Pans, Inc., Memphis, TN.
1980-84 Sales Manager, Nickel and Dime's Department Store, Kile, OH.

 

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, Ohio State University, OH.

 

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

 

 


 


* Source: Job Search Guide Strategies for Professionals. U.S. Dept. of Labor