This resume is for David J. Peterson, seeking a position utilizing his experience in sales, marketing, and management. He has over 30 years of experience in sales and management roles within the automotive and industrial parts industries. His experience includes positions as a district manager, parts account manager, sales representative, and most recently as a branch manager. He has a proven track record of exceeding sales goals and providing exceptional customer service.

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