Jennifer Forton has over 20 years of experience in client services, account management, sales, and marketing. She has a background in strategic planning, client management, promotions, branding, and communication. Her experience includes positions in sales management, direct sales, retail sales, advertising sales, and district sales management. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Art Education.

1. Jennifer Forton
34 Hillcrest Road, Ma rtinsv ille , NJ 08836
fortonjennifer@gmail.com / Phone: 908-358-6463
Professional Summary
Skilled client services/account management professional . Areas of expertise include:
 Strategic planning
 Client account management
 Consumer promotion
 Corporate branding and communication
Experience
Sales Manager Nov 2015 – to present
Initials, Inc
 Planned, implemented, and managed sales for personalized merchandise.
 Utilized human relations and communication skills to book events throughout the tri -state
area.
 Responsible for identifying client needs while researching ways to improve the quality of
customer service.
 Qualified for various monthly sales promotions winning new product for my collection.
Fashion Advisor, Direct Sales Jan 2011 - Mar 2012
Lia Sophia Wood Dale,IL
 Party-plan marketing of jewelry.
 Responsible for self-generating leads and presenting in front of large groups.
 Create, maintain, and enter information into database.
Sales Representative Apr 2004 - Feb 2006
Coach Westfield, NJ
 Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
 Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
 Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and
desires.
 Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
 Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating
charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.

2. Advertising Sales Agent May 2000 - Jul 2003
USA Today Springfield, NJ
 Responsible for generating sales in NJ school districts for the Education Program.
 Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.
 Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers.
 Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars to gather information,
promote products, expand network of contacts, and increase knowledge.
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers Sep 1998 - May 2000
General Office Environments Somerset,NJ
 Provide clients with a high level of service throughout the entire sales experience by
presenting detailed product specifications and recommendations.
 Work directly with architects and end users to furnish residential and commercial
projects.
 Develop comprehensive quotes and perform regular follow up with clients during the
entire order cycle.
 Identify sales opportunities and demonstrate the ability to create and execute strategies
to maximize sales.
District Sales Manager Aug 1996 - Sep 1998
ADP Parsippany, NJ
 Implement sales strategies.
 Develop and execute a cold calling strategy to target prospects.
 Mine existing and prospective clients for referral business.
 Establish and maintain good customer relations, with both internal and external
customers.
 Connect customers' business needs with ADP products and services.
 Cross-sell other ADP solutions to existing clients.
 Build network in person and via phone with key decision makers in a designated
territory.
Education
 Bachelor of Science:Art Education May 1995
Kutztown University Kutztown, PA