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Shayla Perry

Summary

Experienced individual looking to build my career. Resourceful Account Manager with excellent client oversight, issue resolution, and relationship-building expertise. Maximized repeat business opportunities and utilized proven prospecting techniques to expand client base. High-level sales cycle knowledge and strong collaborative skills leading to optimum outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Doman Building Materials
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable agreements for both parties.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify potential upsell opportunities and expand client base.
  • Leveraged CRM tools to maintain accurate records of client interactions and transactions.
  • Drove revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities within existing accounts.

Territory Account Manager

MegaSales and Marketing Inc.
05.2019 - 03.2022
  • Represent multiple different lines within the home improvement industry.
  • Onboard sales employee's and help them to develop effective sales strategies.
  • Ensure that sales KPI's for assigned territory are met by building new business opportunities.
  • Maintain and grow customer relationships.
  • Ability to make critical decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sustain a culture of excellence, through training, support and accountability.
  • CRM management and Lead Generation, retaining customer mailing and emailing lists.
  • Built and held strong, long-lasting customer relationships.

Inside Sales Specialist

Superior Glove Works
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Communicating with external safety managers, presenting business solutions for safest hand and arm protection.
  • Provide weekly reports on end user success rates with new product.
  • Maintain accurate records on customers in Salesforce.
  • Work collaboratively with VP and Sales Manager to ensure optimal sales activities.

Inside Sales Coordinator

Staples Business Advantage
03.2016 - 07.2018
  • Maintain customer relations through phone and email
  • Build sales on ship to level for 100k plus accounts
  • Main sales focus on PPE
  • Work collaboratively with Manager and SAL's to ensure optimal sales activities
  • Maintain accurate records on customers in Salesforce

Lead Development Specialist (Marketing department)

Staples Business Advantage
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Ensure initial contact with prospect is completed within required SLA
  • Write detailed notes during customer calls and record in Salesforce to enable transfer to BDM/AM team on leads.
  • Work with team to develop customer talk tracks to optimize initial client interaction.
  • Speak with potential leads to help build pipeline for the correct sales group to open and onboard new accounts.
  • Provide weekly tracking on all leads at all stages to understand converted accounts and sales opportunity.

Accounts Payable/Customer Service Clerk

DHL Global Forwarding
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Processing all cheques for sub-contractors
  • Follow up on outstanding accounting issues
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company policies
  • Entered data into appropriate database, fields, records, and files

Dance Teacher

Georgetown Dance Company
09.2010 - Current
  • Choreograph unique routines while teaching them to team members, observing their performance, and providing suggestions for refinement
  • Mentor and role model for students
  • Adjusting leadership styles to different personalities
  • Creating and utilizing lesson plans that help teach children how to dance

Education

The Contour Academy (Invitation Only)
Etobicoke, Ontario
04.2014

George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario
06.2012

Skills

  • Over 10 years of customer service, sales and training
  • Meticulous attention to detail, teamwork, organization, leadership and time management
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Sales i, Sales Force, SAP, Marketo, FreshSales and Slack

Languages

English

Timeline

Account Manager

Doman Building Materials
03.2022 - Current

Territory Account Manager

MegaSales and Marketing Inc.
05.2019 - 03.2022

Inside Sales Specialist

Superior Glove Works
07.2018 - 05.2019

Inside Sales Coordinator

Staples Business Advantage
03.2016 - 07.2018

Lead Development Specialist (Marketing department)

Staples Business Advantage
08.2015 - 03.2016

Accounts Payable/Customer Service Clerk

DHL Global Forwarding
06.2014 - 08.2015

Dance Teacher

Georgetown Dance Company
09.2010 - Current

The Contour Academy (Invitation Only)

George Brown College
Shayla Perry