alan dowdy

sales consultant

About

SUMMARY Sales and marketing professional with 20 years of experience and a proven talent for making new contacts, closing sales and generating repeat/referral business through effective account management and excellent customer service. Exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills with an outstanding ability to earn customer loyalty. Ability to apply strong problem solving skills, persistence and resourcefulness to achieve positive results. Specialties: art, brochure design, catalogs, closing, competitive, consulting, contract management, customer relations, customer support, event management, insurance, inventory management, market planning, marketing, order entry, press releases, safety, sales, seminars, spreadsheets, telecommunications, trade shows,

Country

united states

City

temecula

Industry

automotive

Skill

sales, customer service, lead generation, account management, direct sales, customer retention, leadership, team building, marketing, management, trade shows, telecommunications, sales management, automotive, sales process, customer satisfaction, negotiation, business development, new business development, b2b, budgets

Experience

internet sales director

dch kia of temecula

2016-6 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

Responsible for managing Internet Sales Department.

sales consultant

weseloh kia carlsbad, ca

2018-12 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

sales consultant

dch chrysler jeep dodge of temecula

2012-2 - 2015-4 · 3 yrs 3 mos

account executive

southern california telephone company

2006-12 - 2009-8 · 2 yrs 9 mos

* Provide telecommunications consulting and customer support for businesses both large and * small. Responsible for obtaining new sales opportunities in difficult and highly * competitive market through prospecting and cold-canvassing. Resolved customer problems * and ensured satisfaction. Negotiated sales contracts and cultivated relations with * business accounts. Awarded Sales Person of the Year 2006, 2007 and 2008.

health agent

cornerstone america

2004-5 - 2006-12 · 2 yrs 8 mos

* Assisted clients in finding life and health insurance coverage to match their needs. * Responsible for all aspects of the sale from lead generation and appointment setting to * closing and follow-up. Developed close and personal relationships with clients to ensure * customer retention and loyalty.

marketing director

aurora corporation of america

1994-8 - 2004-5 · 9 yrs 10 mos

* Prepared selling guides for dealers to familiarize them with new product selling points. * Prepared printed material, press releases, brochures and company profiles. Managed all * trade shows, special events and seminars.

regional sales manager

alladin plastics

1989-3 - 1994-8 · 5 yrs 6 mos

* Responsible for sales in the 11 Western states as well as implementing marketing plans, * sales catalogs and bulk mailing programs. Setup and managed new art department with in- * house darkroom. Authored numerous spreadsheets for order entry, production and inventory * control. Oversaw OSHA mandated safety program.