Carl Furman
123, Ellis Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789

OBJECTIVE

To join a dynamic sales staff with a firm that has a need for a highly motivated representative skilled in retail markets.

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Four years of substantial experience in positions as Sales Representative, Retail Sales Manager, and Warehouse Manager with retail and a major wholesale organization.
• Assumed responsibility for divisional sales from $1.4 million to S2.1 million within one year.
• Hands-on experience in sales, inventory control and promotion of chemicals, furniture, clothing and seasonal products.
• Skilled in developing special merchandising effects to increase product visibility and sales.

WORK HISTORY

Raintree, Inc.
Seasonal Specialty Stores, Raintree Industries, Johnson, VT
Retail Manager (Part-time)

• Hire, train, schedule and supervise a highly productive staff of 11 selling and promoting a diverse product mix.
• Develop, implement, and expand seasonal merchandise and presentations for year-round sales. Greatly expanded product knowledge and sales through use of in store video and other image equipment.
• Select and purchase all billiard equipment and accessories.
• Prepare inventory projections, work on sales promotions (in-store and chain-wide). Excellent consumer base resulting in strong repeat business.
• Maintain financial control of all debits/credits.

Wholesale Warehouse Manager, (Part-time)

• Supervised a staff of 6 and controlled all aspects of shipping and receiving. Directed fleet scheduling maintenance as well as building maintenance control and security for this facility.

Sales Representative (Part-time)

• Increased all aspects of wholesale pool and supply and accessory business. Control of expanding sales and sales force. Established new sales and accounts within the New England area.

EDUCATION

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
B.A. Business Administration, 1991.