AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Advertising Sales Director
SUMMARY: Exceptionally gifted Advertising Sales professional with huge background in effectively and successfully marketing company's branding products, achieving over 120% growth in sales annually.
Summary of Qualifications
Over twelve years experience.
Profound knowledge of sales, advertising/internet media with deep understanding of broadcast media.
In-depth ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and highly competitive sales environment.
Uncommon negotiator with unbeatable ability to 'close the deal'.
Proven track record of providing consultancy sales.
Solid determination to researching and analyzing new business opportunities.
Excellent formal presentation, organizational and time management skills.
Exceptional ability to keep above new technology, including thorough knowledge of PC applications and Internet.
Deep familiarity with the creative process and timelines involved in commercial production for use in video products.
Immense ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and employees, and to work harmoniously and effectively as part of a work team.
Strong leadership, communication (both verbal and written), and customer service skills, with great ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely.
Professional Experience
Montage.com Inc., Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Sales Director - Branding - Ad
Liaise with senior staff in formulating and implementing strategy plan to develop branding business and FMCG and related verticals.
Provide high-level direct client contacts and with advertising agencies.
Maintain ongoing relationships with potential clients, in concert with the sales team.
Prepare sales proposals for advertising budgets of FTSE/Forbes 500 companies.
Negotiate advertising rates and campaign placement on Company network.
Supervise proper delivery of advertising campaigns in accordance with goals and objectives of the client.
Troubleshoot problems regarding products delivered and answer questions from clients.
Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for Montage.com, in concert with the sales team.
Actively and successfully manage the sales process: lead generation; credentials pitch; asking questions; solution pitch; negotiation; and close of sales.
Give formalized presentations using latest technology to small or large groups at internal and external events.
Develop methods of attaining accounts, keeping ahead of Montage.com's competition in terms of product development and offerings, delivery and pricing.
Perform other job-related duties and activities as requested.