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Tara King

Burlington,ON

Summary

Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking National Account Manager with over 10 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking, well-organized, self-motivated leadership professional, with top strengths in planning, problem solving and project management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

National Account Manager

Stanpro Lighting Systems
05.2016 - 01.2024
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with vendors and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Connected with current customers to assess satisfaction, determine needs, and offer new services.
  • Monitored competitive activity within the industry and adjusted strategies accordingly.
  • Collaborated closely with internal departments such as sales, operations, and marketing.
  • Generated new ideas for product offerings based on feedback from customers
  • Created sales forecasts, tracked performance metrics, and identified opportunities for growth.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Sales Representative

Lightland
12.2014 - 05.2016
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
  • Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Followed-up with clients after installations to assess quality service and customer satisfaction.

Account Management/Inside Sales

Fresh Start Foods/GFS
10.2013 - 11.2014
  • Managed various portfolios with restaurants, hotels, private schools, and retirement homes.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with high end chefs and food service managers.
  • Continued to increase sales with existing clients.
  • Worked closely with operations and order desk to ensure a flawless process for customers.

Tour Coordinator

Brightspark Travel Canada
08.2011 - 10.2013
  • Logistically planned itineraries for student groups visiting various destinations.
  • Maintained existing accounts and strong relationships with clientele.
  • Worked in a fast paced environment and completed time-sensitive tasks.
  • Made reservations, obtained rates and scheduled payments with suppliers.

Sales/Guest Services Representative

The Best Western Plus Milton
10.2009 - 08.2011
  • Coordinated special events (functions, meetings, wedding blocks).
  • Successfully up-sold rooms to long-term stay and business clientele.
  • Handled hotel tours for business associates and wedding parties.
  • Arranged meetings and events in 6 meeting spaces.
  • Answered guests questions regarding the hotel, restaurants and attractions in the area.
  • Made and cancelled group and single reservations.

Education

Tourism and Travel, Sales and Customer Service, Professional Communications (1,2&3), Front Office (1&2), Computer and Keyboarding Skills, Multi-media Applications, World Tourism Geography (1&2), Computer Reservation Systems (1&2) -

Fanshawe College
01.2009

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma -

Georgetown District High School
01.2005

Skills

  • Business Growth and Retention
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Strategic Planning Skills
  • Account Management
  • Detail oriented
  • Organized
  • Problem solving
  • Multi-tasking
  • Reliable, responsible, and punctual
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Quickly adapt to new and challenging surroundings
  • Lighting Expertise

Affiliations

  • Spending time with family
  • Competitive gymnast for 15 years
  • Health, wellness, and fitness
  • Photography
  • Pottery

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

National Account Manager

Stanpro Lighting Systems
05.2016 - 01.2024

Sales Representative

Lightland
12.2014 - 05.2016

Account Management/Inside Sales

Fresh Start Foods/GFS
10.2013 - 11.2014

Tour Coordinator

Brightspark Travel Canada
08.2011 - 10.2013

Sales/Guest Services Representative

The Best Western Plus Milton
10.2009 - 08.2011

Tourism and Travel, Sales and Customer Service, Professional Communications (1,2&3), Front Office (1&2), Computer and Keyboarding Skills, Multi-media Applications, World Tourism Geography (1&2), Computer Reservation Systems (1&2) -

Fanshawe College

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma -

Georgetown District High School

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