Advertising Sales Resume

Advertising sales representatives work in numerous capacities. Their main task is to sell or solicit advertising. They usually work for advertising companies and sell their ads to businesses. Outside sales representatives call on businesses while customers visit inside sales representatives. The latter may also be assigned the task of soliciting business by sending emails or making phone calls to potential clients. They can also work as go betweens and made to maintain accounts and reports. The competitive nature of the business demands the sales agent to have excellent communication skills, patience and the ability to convince people

Richard Coppola
11 Sweeny Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
Telephone No: (415) 468 1524
Email id: coprichard@gmail.com

Qualification Profile

• Extremely talented magazine advertising sales expert having experience in marketing, business development, account management, advertising, client relationship management, and strategic planning.
• Due to sales expertise continuously exceeded sales objectives.
• Demonstrated ability in managing the sales teams and guiding in daily operations for the multimillion-dollar publications.
• Inclusive background in marketing collateral development, copy writing, and presentation creation.
• Influential in maximizing revenue potential, expanding client base, and rising client retention levels in the highly competitive markets.

Professional Background

BIG Communications Pvt. Ltd., San Bruno, CA
1997-2003
Regional Sales Manager

• Trained and supervised sales representative in daily job operations.
• Constantly exceeded sales objectives.
• Introduced and developed new customer service protocols.
• Improved the levels of customer retention within saturated markets.
• Played a vital role in expanding market share and increasing sales levels through effective marketing programs and strategic planning.

Showtek Magazine, San Diego, CA
1997-1999
Advertising Director

• Every time established goals for the sales of magazine.
• Developed and computerized advertising programs and strategic marketing that resulted in increased revenue levels.
• Handled operations within the advertising department on regular basis.
• Led customer expansion efforts and business development that helped in optimized revenue potential.

CSIRO Publishing, San Francisco, CA
1996-1997
Regional Sales Representative

• Carried out all the aspects of sales activities such as telemarketing, lead generation, business development and cold calling.
• Responsible for handling account management initiatives for high profile customers.

Dover Publications, San Marcos, CA
1992-1996
Regional Sales Manager

• Handled all the sales responsibilities within the assigned area.
• Regularly generated advertising revenue.

Education

University of California, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations