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Jay Vollmer

Albert Lea,MN

Summary

Dynamic North American Regional Sales Manager at PowerBlock, Inc., adept in strategic planning and customer service, significantly increased sales through key partnerships and innovative marketing strategies. Excelled in project management, enhancing product visibility and client satisfaction. Proven track record in business development, with a focus on achieving and surpassing sales targets.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

North American Regional Sales Manager West

PowerBlock, Inc.
02.1998 - 02.2024
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
  • Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly, resolving issues, and providing exceptional service.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with distributors and retailers to increase product visibility and drive sales volume.
  • Executed successful promotional events and trade shows.
  • Enhanced overall customer experience by conducting regular account reviews, ensuring alignment with client objectives and company offerings.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.

Retail Sales Specialist

Kraft Foods
10.1991 - 01.1998
  • Sales Representative, promoted to Sales Manager, promoted to Retail Sales Specialist.
  • Sales Representative Achievements: Most over goal First Quarter 1992, Most over goal Second Quarter 1992, Salesman of the Quarter Second Quarter 1992, Most over goal Third Quarter 1992, Salesman of the Quarter Fourth Quarter 1992, Southern Minnesota District Sales Representative of the Year 1992, Sales Representative of the Year Minneapolis Region 1992.

Education

High School Diploma -

Riverland Community College Web Design, HTML, Comp
Austin, MN
05.1976

Skills

  • Sales leadership
  • Customer service
  • Strategic planning
  • Business development and planning
  • Account management
  • Account development
  • Project management
  • Product expertise
  • Product demonstrations
  • Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop
  • Microsoft Excell, Powerpoint

Accomplishments

    Secured 75% of companies ongoing yearly sales, through the management of sales channels.

    While managing Online sales, secured and managed Amazon, Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods.

    While managing Commercial Sales, secured and managed countless NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL teams as well as D1 college programs.

Timeline

North American Regional Sales Manager West

PowerBlock, Inc.
02.1998 - 02.2024

Retail Sales Specialist

Kraft Foods
10.1991 - 01.1998

High School Diploma -

Riverland Community College Web Design, HTML, Comp
Jay Vollmer