Daniel Knutson
Oakdale
Summary
Sales representative with talent for communication and fostering relationships. Quick learner who prides himself on being well read and educated on my products. Communicative and team-oriented. Proven history of fostering relationships to meet team, individual and management objectives in a sales environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Account Manager
Matt Jonza State Farm
Oakdale
09.2022 - Current
- Manage and improve client insurance profiles
- Find sales opportunities in exiting book
- Manage complex client issues in billing and claims
- Help create and improve sals processes
- Help onboard and train new employees
DSD Sales Representative
Thelma's Treats
Des Moines
02.2020 - Current
- Managed the ordering, receiving, and distribution of product for the MN market.
- Hired, trained, scheduled, and managed an event staff to work promotional events.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Created and implemented store displays, promoting sales and growth.
- Developed targeted lists and new business opportunities, accelerating sales process to achieve results.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
Sales Associate/Sales Floor Lead
Joe's Sporting Goods
Little Canada
10.2013 - 01.2020
- Worked in direct customer sales in multiple departments, providing excellent information and education about the variety of products available.
- Tailored the shopping experience to each individual customer to find the right products for them and their needs.
- Communicate and explain the merit and purpose of products complimentary and additional to their individual needs and requests.
- Delivered quality customer service while cultivating client satisfaction and loyalty by establishing relationships with clients.
- Trained and developed new team members to improve product knowledge and selling abilities.
- Led sales team to consistently deliver customer service, generating maximum sales potential.
- Promoted positive culture of teamwork and inclusion, increasing employee morale.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodbury Senior High School
Woodbury, MN06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Customer Service
- Strong personal and conversational skills
- Building relationships
- Detail-Oriented
- Inventory Assessments
- Sales Team Development
- Workflow Process Improvement
- Quality Control
- Complex Problem Solving
- Appointment Scheduling
- Task Prioritization
- New Hire Training
- Training Needs Analysis
Timeline
Internal Account Manager
Matt Jonza State Farm
09.2022 - Current
DSD Sales Representative
Thelma's Treats
02.2020 - Current
Sales Associate/Sales Floor Lead
Joe's Sporting Goods
10.2013 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Woodbury Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of North Dakota
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Bethel University