The job role is responsible for identifying sales leads, pitching goods and services to new clients, and maintaining a good working relationship with new contacts. A well-written Retail Business Development Resume mentions the following core duties – following up on new business opportunities and setting up meetings; planning and preparing presentations, overseeing the development of marketing literature, communicating new product developments to prospective clients, providing management with feedback, and writing reports.
Apart from proven work experience, the following skills are needed – experience in customer support, market knowledge, the ability to build rapport, communication and negotiation skills, proficiency in MS Office and CRM software, planning skills, the ability to foster a relationship with new and existing customers, and staying abreast of competitor’s marketing and business development. While formal education is not mandatory, successful professionals in this field have a Master’s degree in Business Development.
Objective : A Strongly motivated individual looking for a position as a Service Desk Representative. Bringing strong communication and customer service skills to exceed the employer's expectations in a highly stimulating and challenging environment.
Skills : Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Qualtrics, Photoshop, Indesign, Photography.
Description :
Provided helpdesk support to end users Answer questions about product features and resolve user problems.
Enabled and Disabled user AD accounts.
Provided local and remote desktop support in order to resolve technical issues.
Performed Data Recovery.
Managed the MS Office Suite 2013.
Interpreted clients' needs and utilize Service Desk software solutions, personal knowledge, and troubleshooting skills to identify possible resolutions.
Installed software or perform updates to user computers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Information Technology
Retail Business Development Resume
Objective : Participating in strategic planning, forecasting and trade spend management and also Developing and managing annual strategic game plans with key customers across multiple channels mass, natural, specialty, club, e-commerce, and foodservice.
Skills : Business Development, Communication Skills.
Description :
Focused on the Vonage street team campaign is building strong relationships in target communities that may benefit from Vonage's service.
Expected to lead their teams by consistently demonstrating quality sales behaviors, as well as overseeing operational aspects of their market's street team.
Oversaw recruiting, payroll, training, and ongoing development of Sales Specialists.
Researched, solicited, and secured new event locations/festivals in various target communities.
Oversaw scheduling of events and daily reporting.
Played an active role in ensuring the team attains and/or surpasses daily/weekly/monthly sales goals.
Negotiated and developed sales of Dutch Yellowtail to national retail accounts and key HORECA distributors.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Retail Business Development Resume
Objective : To network and pursue internships that are political or government related while in college and to obtain a bachelor's degree or higher in political science, then attend law school.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Managing Skills.
Description :
Developed leadership skills by training new recruiters, collaborating with all levels of management, and leading various projects.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when working cooperatively with a diverse range of staff, management, and applicants varying in ethnicity, culture, and background.
Displayed exceptional multitasking, prioritizing skills, and ability to work under pressure while working on projects.
Assisted Operations and Recruiting manager in developing recruiting strategy and establishing recruiting efforts in new areas when needed.
Managed a full cycle recruiting process for assigned territories.
Planned and executed successful recruiting strategies for multiple projects.
Developed proposals to best match the potential customers needs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Retail Business Development Resume
Objective : Possessing key functional expertise across sales, trade management, and category management. Working in regular collaboration with the wider Land OLakes sales, marketing, finance, consumer insights, and operations teams to build strong working relationships and efficiency across the organization.
Skills : Photography, Editing, Adobe Friendly, Marketing/Promoting, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Graphic Design.
Description :
Traveled within the regions of District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia to various festivals, carnivals, concerts, etc.
Promoted and produced high volumes of the future of electronic charging devices.
Transferred from the event operation to the retail operation.
Got promoted to Area Sales Manager for Duracell PowerMat.
Got transferred to the Vonage Retail Operation as a Sales Representative Became Virginia North's Manager for the Vonage Operation.
Generated employment marketing strategies to attract job seekers by utilizing various job boards, social media, executive searches.
Tracked and reported key metrics designed to measure, record, and predict staffing activity.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Retail Business Development Resume
Summary : A results-driven, team-oriented, hands-on professional experience working in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills. Major strengths include resourceful, flexible, and detail-oriented. Proven leadership in training employees and conducting formal presentations to individuals at all levels. Effectively and efficiently manages widely divergent, simultaneously occurring projects with tight timelines, by using strong analytical skills and creative thinking.
Skills : PeopleSoft, Microsoft Publisher, Salesforce, Adobe Photoshop.
Description :
Developed strategic and tactical market support plans.
Performed competitive product and market analyses for the Commercial Van market segment.
Monitored retail performance against objectives as well as production, wholesale, and inventory levels of the product line and monitor/report on competitive activities.
Provided assistance to the market team regarding all sales, aftersales, franchise, marketing, and customer care in order to maximize brand effectiveness in the Commercial Vans market.
Established direction and lead enhancements to sale programs structure and design.
Analyzed competitive program activities as a basis for the development and optimization of the sales plan.
Supported the development and implementation of Sales and After-Sales Customer Satisfaction strategies and initiatives throughout the commercial vehicle organization and dealer network.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Master Of Public Administration
Retail Business Development Resume
Objective : Establishing territory and customer-specific trade budgets in line with a national sales plan, through ongoing collaboration with the operations and demand planning teams, Creating and delivering customized sales presentations to all key decision-makers leveraging IRI/SPINS/Nielsen data.
Skills : Sales, Consultative Selling, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Management, Negotiation, New Business Development.
Description :
Increased sales through two consecutive years, consistently exceeding sales goals as outlined below- 165% ( 2014 - 143% Ranked #1 producer for 12 consecutive months.
Earned a 100% retention rate through impeccable customer service.
Launched Sprint's Unlimited My Way Student Promotion at BestBuy store in Costa Mesa.
Established 175 new accounts in the first thirty days.
Analyzed customer satisfaction data to identify trends and key drivers of customer satisfaction and retention and develop solutions, quantitative measures, and reports to drive improvement.
Targeted at 10-20 reps Researching, soliciting, and securing new event locations/festivals in various target communities.
Followed established procedures to handle inquiries and resolve concerns to ensure client satisfaction.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Retail Business Development Resume
Objective : To procure a career within a professional organization that will offer potential competitive financial and professional opportunities, overall inducing my personnel and professional development.
Skills : Computer Repair, Network Technician.
Description :
Oversaw expansion, growth, and sales volume of the Philadelphia, Delaware, and Southern Jersey markets.
Submitted daily, weekly and monthly updates for all territories per market Marketing products in different business establishments (including and not limited to 'Big boxes stores such as Walmart and Sears) Manage a team of 10-15 Sales Representatives.
Oversaw recruiting, training, and ongoing development of Sales Representatives.
Responsible for inventory management/distribution.
Researched and solicited new accounts/customer base.
Built and maintained ongoing relationships with business clients.
Navigated purchase orders and communication with the production team on behalf of the customers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Retail Business Development Resume
Summary : Management and market development experienced, with success meeting new clients and developing new markets. Comprehensive background includes sales management, training, interviewing, customer service, product presentations, consistently exceeding goals and objectives. Requires minimal supervision; takes ownership of responsibilities and is continuously focused on the highest level of performance. Resourceful and creative; will go the extra mile to get the job done.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Lexusnexus, Accurint, FACS Dept Of Education, Auto Dialer.
Description :
Hired, recruited, and trained all territory sales team which includes: sales representatives, leads as well as other territory managers.
Conducted one on one sales training with all employees while demonstrating and performing (hands-on) selling with customers to better understand proper sales techniques and qualifying customers based on their individual needs.
Controlled all inventory and expense responsibilities for all sales associates and other territory managers, while other responsibilities also included HR and counseling for any issues.
Presented multi-day seminars to educate my territory sales team while helping each employee in their personal sales growth and to help improve their overall productivity.
Promoted to Area Sales Manager and Oversaw and managed other territory managers which include over 50 employees in the state of North Carolina in my district.
Maintained a technical working knowledge of products or products supported by the department.
Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve/exceed sales targets and to expand the companys customer base through new and expanded distribution opportunities.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Business Administration
Retail Business Development Resume
Objective : Developing, cultivating, and managing relationships with key buyers, and market stakeholders. Responsible for building strong relationships with existing customers, stakeholders, and internal organizational staff, that promotes loyalty, collaboration, and increased revenue between customers and the company.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Planning Skills.
Description :
Aided in advertising for Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, and PayLo powered by Sprint Cellular services.
Assisted customers with questions regarding cellular products, plans, services, and cost.
Engaged in weekly training for product updates and promotions.
Contributed to, and perform daily sales.
Worked in teams to meet daily goal requirements.
Demonstrated products advised clients, and answered queries.
Sold products/services in various assigned regions to achieve maximum profitability growth.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Retail Business Development Resume
Headline : Excellent customer service skills; friendly and effective in terms of providing knowledgeable and helpful service; attentive to customer's needs and requirements, as well as to company policies and guidelines to ensure appropriate and satisfactory service Outstanding technical and computer skills, with the ability to train and use new technology in a way that is friendly, effective and never condescending.
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