Lindsey Eckert
Outside Sales Rep · RT4M
Long Beach, CA
In My Own Words
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Account Manager
Kapan Kent Manufacturing, Oceanside, CA
January 2014 – October 2016
Manage over 200 accounts, including customer service and retention, design and production
Planned and managed conferences, showcased nationwide such as the Aramark Expo, SIA SHOW, Vegas Souvenir Show, Smoky Mountain Gift Show.
Increased sales significantly. Found new client each quarter. Increased sales margin over 10 point average on all existing accounts.
Manage all quotes, art approvals and changes, art and film, shipping quotes and tracking on shipped orders, production run approvals, and overall communication for orders.
Improves product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product presentation; coordinating new product development.
Sustained rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Monitor the status of all live enquiries to ensure all sales actions are completed in a timely professional manner and communicated to company director.
Work Experience
Outside Sales Rep
RT4M2017 – Present
I am in charge of bringing in new accounts in the skate, surf, snow, wake, swim industry in the San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Hawaii territories. I am looking to carry other lines. Please contact me if you are looking for a rep in those territories.
National Sales Manager
SOS2016 – 2017
Manage all sales teams nationwide, set and meet sales goals, manage trade shows, new client set-up, attend all meetings with pre-qualified potential clients, assist in marketing, company strategy, sales strategy, branding, social media, expense reports, client meeting reports, sales reports, customer relationships
Key Account Manager
Kapan Kent Manufacturing2014 – 2016
? Managed over 200 accounts in the souvenir industry. Managed client relationships with top accounts such as Aramark, Vail Resorts, Disney, Event Network, Universal, MGM, Trump, Harrahs, Hudson, etc. ? Planned and managed trade shows, showcased nationwide at the Aramark Expo, SIA SHOW,? ?Vegas Souvenir Show, Smoky Mountain Gift Show, and The Gathering. ? Increased sales for existing accounts and found new accounts regularly. Successful in finding new buyers to call daily. Maintained strong working relationships with buyers. ? Managed all quotes, orders, art approvals and changes, product testing, logistics, production run approvals, and overall communication for all orders. ? Improved product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product packaging; coordinating new product development. ? Sustained rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities
