ALEXANDER BATSON
Memphis,TN
Summary
Hardworking employee that is enthusiastic about learning the sales field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention, and revenue. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching, and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Club Treasurer
Kappa Sigma Fraternity At Mississippi State
2023.11 - Current
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
- Planned and managed a $1.4 million annual budget, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal funding.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Prepared and presented financial reports to inform senior management and board of directors.
- Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance.
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
2019.05 - 2024.01
- Career sales of over $130,000
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive understanding of products, services, and competitors to enhance sales presentations
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products
- Advised representatives and staff on weekly meetings to further enhance their business.
Branch Manager
Vector Marketing
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes
- Generated over $75,000 of office sales over the summer
- Interviewed and hired over 30 talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set
- Personally sold $15,000 July-August
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations
- Boosted sales and customer loyalty through incentive programs
- Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.
Assistant Sales Manager
Vector Marketing
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Recruited, interviewed, hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
- Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues
- Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies
- Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships
- Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning
- Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2025
Skills
- Sales Expertise
- Strategic Networking
- Problem-Solving
- Financial Management
- Risk Assessment
- Accounts Receivable
- Customer Retention Abilities
- Accounts Payable
- B2B Sales
- Staff Training
- Upselling Techniques
- Product Sales
- Deal Negotiations
Timeline
Club Treasurer
Kappa Sigma Fraternity At Mississippi State
2023.11 - Current
Branch Manager
Vector Marketing
2023.05 - 2023.08
Assistant Sales Manager
Vector Marketing
2022.05 - 2022.08
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
2019.05 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Mississippi State University
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