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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
01.2025 - 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
09.2023 - 01.2025
  • 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
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • 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
09.2017 - 05.2021
  • 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, IL
05-2015

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Lead generation
  • Sales forecasting
  • Territory planning
  • Market analysis
  • Project management
  • Product knowledge

Timeline

A&D Sales Representative

Elm Surfaces
01.2025 - Current

Field Sales Manager

Gabriel
09.2023 - 01.2025

Sales Representative

Redner Design Collective
05.2021 - 09.2023

Sales Assistant

Tarkett
09.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing

Augustana College
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