Reed Peters
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated A&D Sales Representative with extensive experience in nurturing client relationships and delivering customized product solutions. Expertise in navigating fast-paced environments to achieve ambitious sales objectives while collaborating with leadership to refine market strategies and enhance customer loyalty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
A&D Sales Representative
Elm Surfaces
Chicago
2025.01 - Current
- Generate new business through targeted outreach, networking, and A&D relationships
- Presented product solutions to architects, designers, and end users, highlighting performance and application in healthcare, education, and institutional settings to meet client requirements
- Managed client accounts by advising on availability, lead times, pricing, and project needs, ensuring alignment with customer expectations
- Collaborate with leadership to execute sales strategies for institutional and spec-driven markets
Field Sales Manager
Gabriel
Chicago
2023.09 - 2025.01
- Formulated and executed strategic plans to boost sales, expand market share, and strengthen customer loyalty
- Surpassed target of 10 face-to-face client meetings weekly, driving engagement and sales opportunities
- Cultivated long-term client relationships through regular follow-up activities, enhancing customer retention
- Represented company at industry events to promote products
Sales Representative
Redner Design Collective
Chicago
2021.05 - 2023.09
- Achieved monthly sales goals by highlighting product benefits and onboarding new clients
- Increased sales through personalized purchase advice and promotion of complementary products
- Collaborated with existing customers to assess business needs and propose tailored solutions
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements
Sales Assistant
Tarkett
Chicago
2017.09 - 2021.05
- Supported 20+ sales reps across three regions by organizing schedules and resources
- Led client meetings to facilitate communication and progress in sales initiatives
- Curated, organized and shipped custom palettes for client proposals
- Assisted sales reps with product selection and tailored client proposals to meet specific needs
- Managed and executed company-wide sample requests
- Worked closely with company sample department to maintain inventory
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL2015-05
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Lead generation
- Sales forecasting
- Territory planning
- Market analysis
- Project management
- Product knowledge
Timeline
A&D Sales Representative
Elm Surfaces
2025.01 - Current
Field Sales Manager
Gabriel
2023.09 - 2025.01
Sales Representative
Redner Design Collective
2021.05 - 2023.09
Sales Assistant
Tarkett
2017.09 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing
Augustana College