Jeffrey "Dillon" Reed
Sales Associate · Let's Talk Wine
Virginia Beach, VA
In My Own Words
I am a self-motivated sales representative seeking a challenging and evolving company to develop a career with and grow with over a long period of time. I am a fast learner who adapts quickly to tasks and have considerable experience in a business setting and sales settings. I deliver a unique work ethic that produces desired results for the company and the client.
Work Experience
Sales Associate
Let's Talk Wine2013 – 2015
Part-Time - Work directly under mentorship/supervision of Sommelier-Ian Honaker (Owner of Let's Talk Wine). - Utilize knowledge of wine industry, regions, and grape varietals to meet customer needs. - Drive sales by assisting customers with suggestions and recommendations for food pairings. - Spend countless hours learning/studying the ever-changing wine industry to best fill the sales role.
Sales Representative
Mr. Rogers Windows2014 – 2015
- Rapidly learned the window and door industry through monitored training and rigorous self-teaching methods. - Sold $91,890 in 2nd full month of sales with MRW, and was 3rd most revenue grossing sales representative that month. - Had a 33% closing rate in 2nd full month of sales with an average of $5,105 per appointment issued.
Operations Assistant
Radford University2013 – 2014
- Worked on a team that increased the overall student staff customer service approval from 86% positive to 97% positive in an academic year. - Ensure smooth-running of daily operations in Hurlburt Student Center and Heth Hall - Monitor multi-million dollar building for safety, security, and maintenance needs. - Assisted patrons using in-house sound and computer equipment with technical issues. - Set-up multiple rooms in Heth and Hurlburt Halls according to customer needs and diagrams.
Sales Representative
University Directories2013 – 2013
- Achieved 116% of personal sales goal and increased local area sales by $4,679. - Finished 14th out of 42 in the Chesapeake Region and 147th out of 600 in the country - Sold $19,075 in print, online, and mobile advertisements. - Average 35 and 45 sales calls per day.
Crew Leader
ValleyCrest Companies2010 – 2012
- Secondary supervisor for the enhancement part of the company - Go in and take out the old landscape and plant the newly designed scape - Oversee travel and performance of crew of 2-4 employees on job sites - Ensure 100% customer satisfaction I worked at VallyCrest the summer of 2010, 2011, 2012.
Keyholder
Subway2008 – 2012
- Account for inventory - Perform light paperwork duties - Adhere to food quality standards - Greet and serve customers
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Radford University - College of Business and Economics2010 – 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Radford University - College of Business and Economics2010 – 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
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