Sample Resume

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Highly skilled Newspaper Advertising Sales Professional with vast experience in advertising, marketing, account management, business development, client relationship management and strategic planning.
  
• Proven skills in monitoring sales teams and supervising daily operations of multimillion dollar publications.
  
• Consistently surpassed sales objectives because of sales expertise.
  
• Implemental in maximizing revenue potential, flourishing client base and modifying client retention levels within highly competitive markets.
  
• Comprehensive experience in marketing, copy writing, presentation creation and collateral development.
  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fischell Communications Group, 2003-present
Territory Sales Manager

Supervised sales responsibilities within the company. Managed business development initiatives. Monitored and trained sales representatives in regular job responsibilities. Introduced and developed new customer service processes.

• Outperformed sales quotas consistently.
  
• Played an important role in rising market share and sales levels through strategic planning and effective marketing programs.
  
• Increased customer retention levels in the saturated market.
  

The Legend, 2001-2003
Advertising Director

Managed regular operations in the advertising department. Instituted advertising targets on regular basis.

• Conceptualized and developed strategic advertising and marketing programs, resulting in higher revenue levels.
  
• Led customer expansion and business development efforts, optimizing revenue potential.
  

Allis Corporation, 2000-2001
Internet Advertising Sales Manager

Developed a corporate newsletter for publications in hardcopy and on the Internet.

• Participated in various aspects of advertisements including creation of advertising programs and designs of marketing collateral.
  
• Expanded business relationships with customers, which resulted in increased customer base.
  

Cooper’s Publishing, 1997-2000
Regional Sales Manager

Executed all tasks related to sales activities including telemarketing, business development, cold calling and lead generation.

• Handled account management activities for high profile clients.
  

Jackson Publications / Kids Health Magazine, 1993-1997
Regional Sales Representative

Supervised sales responsibilities in the assigned territory.

• Generated advertising revenues on daily basis.
  

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Major : Public Relations
Western Michigan University, MI