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Kena M. Mathis

Fayetteville

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with over 23 years of experience in the wholesale distribution industry representing my company with a courteous, professional, and helpful manner to existing and potential customers, manufacturers and vendors. Disciplined, self-starter, responsible, hard working, with excellent communication skills. Strong customer service skills; takes pride in work and the workplace. Dedicated and resourceful; ability to multi-task and use time effectively

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

ATLANTIC DOMINION DISTRIBUTORS
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a sales route of 45 customers in the NC and SC areas.
  • Generated new business leads where possible.
  • Present sales items and WAM products to customers.
  • Processed eligible items for return.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
  • Participated in trade shows and conferences to network and generate leads.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.

Customer Service

ATLANTIC DOMINION DISTRIBUTORS
01.2002 - 01.2022
  • Assist customers with ordering, product questions, and delivery issues.
  • Monitor customer orders daily, present product information, investigate complicated issues to provide a more comprehensive service and customer-friendly experience.
  • Set up and maintain new accounts in the database system.
  • Promote special items by preparing promotional flyers and price books for delivery to stores.
  • Memorize popular item descriptions and codes to efficiently answer customer and internal questions/inquiries.
  • Sales Support
  • Develop informational packets for sales meetings to include designing new item presentations for product promotion using Adobe, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Generate sales and velocity reports for management, vendors and customers as needed, using Microsoft Excel.
  • Assist product buyer in product research and purchasing.
  • Track and report promotional items.
  • Communicate with sales representatives concerning customer orders, delivery problems, promotional items, and credit eligibility.

Education

High School Diploma -

Florida Community College At Jacksonvillle
Jacksonville, FL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer relationship building
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Sales expertise
  • Account management

  • Account servicing
  • Customer experience enhancement
  • Territory sales
  • Attention to detail
  • Product knowledge

Timeline

Sales Representative

ATLANTIC DOMINION DISTRIBUTORS
01.2022 - Current

Customer Service

ATLANTIC DOMINION DISTRIBUTORS
01.2002 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Florida Community College At Jacksonvillle
Kena M. Mathis