Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Cover Letter (see resume below)
I'm ready.
Skills gained at work, school, church and volunteer activities have prepared me to be successful for your company. For the last four years I have been a marketing manager for Contractor Pro GatorBack tool belts. This has given me experience overseeing a brand and developing a marketing plan to drive profitability and growth. I have become a skilled communicator and can proficiently work on more than one project at a time.
As a result of marketing efforts over the past four years, Contractor Pro has realized the following results:
Achieved the four highest revenues and sale volumes in Contractor Pro history
Increased internet sales by 267%
Increased average monthly sales volume by 33%
Acquired 528 new distributors including Contractor Pro’s largest and most profitable distributors
Decreased stagnant inventory
Unified and refined Contractor Pro's marketing message
I would love to meet with you and further discuss a marketing position with your company. Email me at marketingpro3@gmail.com and lets arrange a meeting .
Thanks for your consideration,
Josh Willis
Resume
Salt Lake City, Utah
MarketingPro3@gmail.com
Overview
· Four years management experience
· Nine years sales experience; five years retail sales, four years B2B sales
· Cum Laude graduate of the University of Utah (top 8% of class)
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Work experience
October 2005 – September 2009
Position: General/ Marketing Manager
Company and Location: Gatorback Contractor Pro- Sandy, Utah
Duties
Constructing and executing a push and pull marketing strategy using the internet, pricing, promotions, trade shows and salesperson motivation.
Tracked results of marketing efforts
Building company identity through the creation and overseeing the timeline and formation of merchandising and marketing materials.
Editing and managing all printed and online communications
Maintaining invoicing, sales orders, and quotes
Four new products and one product line brought to the market with staged introduction and complete marketing strategies
Results
As a result of marketing efforts over the past four years Contractor Pro has realized the following results:
Achieved the four highest revenues and sale volumes in Contractor Pro history
Increased internet sales by 267%
Increased average monthly sales volume by 33%
Acquired 528 new distributors including Contractor Pro’s largest and most profitable distributors
Decreased stagnant inventory
Unified and refined its marketing message
June 2005 – Sept.2005
Position: Marketing Intern
Company and Location: Evergreene Management Group- SLC, Utah
Duties
Created, conducted, and managed market research projects; learned while implementing a market research program for Evergreene.
Complied and interpreted research data; accomplished by organizing customer demographic and customer survey information.
Planned, formulated, and implemented marketing, branding, and promotion plans; completed based on marketing research.
July 2002 – Aug. 2003
Position: Furniture Salesperson
Company and Location: Furniture Warehouse- Taylorsville, Utah
Duties
Generated sales by providing knowledgeable, friendly customer service
Refined negotiation skills
Scheduled and coordinated deliveries with delivery staff
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Education
Sept. 2002 – Aug. 2005
Position: Business School Graduate
Location: University of Utah- Salt Lake City, Utah
Graduated Cum Laude August 2005; maintained a 3.8 GPA
Earned a Bachelors of Science in Business Marketing: continual Dean's List member
Achieved an Associates of Science Degree from SLCC August 2002 in Architectural Design
Volunteer experience
Special Olympics Coach 2008
Family Fun Day (Days of ’47) 2008
Coats for Kids (Bountiful Car Show) 2008
Maintained hiking and biking trails REI's Trail Day 2005
Advertised and coordinated Church Youth Activities 2001-2004
Supported scorekeepers Envirocare Classic Golf Tournament 2004
Taught adult English classes Guadalupe School 2001-2001 school year
Served a Church Service Mission in Brazil 1997-1999
References available upon request.