Charles Taylor
Account Executive · Eco-Outdoor
Pacific Palisades, CA
In My Own Words
Throughout my four years at university, I made it a personal goal to try to work in as many different industries that I found interesting, as possible. I did this for the sole purpose of trying to find the industry that I would excel in the most. Even though I liked a lot of different companies I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to work for, the action sports industry I can truly say I'm passionate about. I most recently worked for the surf company VISSLA, at their headquarters in Australia, and I absolutely loved it. Now that I have moved back to Los Angeles for good, all I want is to help generate momentum/opportunities for a company that I love and that I'm passionate about.
Work Experience
Account Executive
Eco-Outdoor2020 – Present
- Achieved over 60% of annual quota in 3 months, leading towards $1.5 million annual revenue. - Proficient with all Salesforce.com applications and functions. Used daily in sales tracking and management reporting. - Performance review given 2x/year. Reported on lead development strategy and associated high conversion rates, as well as projected revenue for fiscal year. - Managed accounts across the United States and beyond, looking to optimize order value based on client’s needs. - Hosted numerous educational/promotional events in store with key accounts and prospective new business leads, resulting in many new opportunities/projects. - Opened 110 new accounts (most senior business dev. reps open 25 accounts annually).
Retail Sales Associate
Eco-Outdoor2019 – 2020
- Successfully ran/operated sole U.S.A. 8,000 sq. ft showroom and developed business opportunities resulting in over 200 new accounts being opened - Drove over $300,000 in sales without territory from entirely new accounts through cold calling, promotional events, and leveraging my existing relationships. - Hosted over 75 educational/promotional events with design/ architecture firms quarterly, resulting in many new opportunities/projects.
Customer Service and Sales Representative
Vissla2017 – 2018
Worked in Australia as a key employee for VISSLA Surf brand. Gained International experience in the Surf industry while helping to build this early stage business. Responsible for the overall management of shipping products domestically and internationally, including to New Zealand, Tasmania and Indonesia. Interfaced weekly with over 100 accounts in this large and growing regional market. Contributed to strong business growth by insuring high service levels.
Sales and Marketing Representative, Intern
Quiksilver Inc2015 – 2015
- Representative assisting in the sales department. Worked trade shows presenting new product lines. ••••Worked with other marketing representatives, assisting them in new advertising initiatives
Paid Intern
Counselors at Law2014 – 2014
-Organized and maintained files for firm's attorneys and accounting department -Attended and assisted select hearings
Marketing and Sales Representative at Retail Trade Shows for Human Touch Massage Chairs
Interactive Health2013 – 2013
Representative working on the trade floor selling products person to person -Responsible for representing company at promotional events -Responsible for set up and clean up at trade shows
