Extensive experience in sales/customer service/management

1. David J. Peterson
436 19th
Ave W #A
West Fargo, ND 58078 daveandvickipeterson@far.midco.net Cell (701) 212-8183
OBJECTIVE: A position utilizing my extensive experience in Sales, Marketing, and Management
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Sales/Marketing:
 Highly motivated and achievement-oriented Sales Consultant offering personal selling skills enhanced by leadership
abilities
 Solid experience developing and implementing effective marketing strategies and promotional campaigns
 Generate sales by prospecting leads, cold calling, and following through on customer inquiries
 Performs in all situations with high standards and professionalism
 Maintains excellent selling skills with proven ability to close the sale; consistently reach and exceed sales goals
Management/Customer Satisfaction:
 Solid organizational, prioritizing, leadership, and multi-tasking abilities
 Strong interpersonal skills uphold an excellent rapport with customers, vendors, and management
 Develops solid relationships with clients and businesses to best determine their needs
 Communicates effectively with clients assuring them of superior service and satisfaction
 Excellent problem solving skills resulting in ultimate customer satisfaction
 Preserves high standards and professionalism with an outstanding work ethic
Computer experience: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet searches
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUNDBERG AMERICA
Branch Manager September 2015 to February 2016
Fargo, ND
 Responsible for the operational oversite of the branch and all its related activities
 Provided leadership, training and supervision of branch personnel
 Accountable for labor planning, budgeting and management of branch expenses
 Directed store and personnel evaluations and determined necessary action to maintain and increase branch standards
WALLWORK INC.
Parts Sales Representative January 2015 to June 2015
Fargo, ND
 Parts sales for Fargo Trailer Center branch
 Assist customers with repair parts needs for semi-trailers
PIONEER RIM & WHEEL
Sales Representative July 2007 to January 2015
Fargo, ND
 Maintained and/or increased sales for established clients as well as develop business with new clients.
 Developed effective sales plan for extensive territory
 Communicated effectively with all levels of the sales and distribution chain to provide exceptional service to clients
 Introduced new products and programs and conducted district wide sales blitzes
 Performed within predetermined company budgets
TRANE
Parts Account Manager January 2006 to July 2007
Fargo, ND
 Maintain and/or increase sales of OEM as well as Non-OEM parts for established clients as well as develop business
relationships with new clients
 Implemented a sales plan for a newly established position
FEDERAL MOGUL, Southfield, MI (home office)

2. District Manager March 1997 to November 2005
 Consistent increase in sales of Automotive & Heavy Duty parts for established clients as well as new clients
 Provided sales and service at all marketing levels: warehouse distributors, jobbers, professional installers and do-it-
yourself installers
WIX CORPORATION, Gastonia, NC (home office)
District Manager February 1986 to March 1997
 Consistently met or exceeded sales quota
EDUCATION:
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD, Moorhead, MN
Bachelor of Science Degree – Business Administration