James Atkins

Experience

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  Radio Shack

  Feb 2001 - Jun 2007

  Store Manager

  Honored with many awards for business performance throughout my RadioShack career. Promoted to Hiring Manager for the West Virginia District.• Produced a 38% increase in net profit dollars with over $28,000 in profit turn in 2004.• Successfully hired, trained and promoted assistant managers to store managers.• Recruited and trained many of West Virginia district’s most talented sales-makers.• Managed every aspect of the retail business from recruiting and training to inventory management, effective scheduling, positive goal oriented employee development, and payroll solutions. Show less

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  Suddenlink Media

  Oct 2007 - May 2011

  Sales Executive

  Contracting sales for airtime through telemarketing, cold calling, prospecting and networking; maintain sales goals and meeting quotas. Responsible for coordinating traffic orders and other documentation required for commercial insertion and assists in coordinating the production of commercials to air on available channels. • Awarded with President’s Club in 2008, 2009, and 2010. • Serves as a public relations representative, image builder in the local community.• Provide a positive sales experience to my customer to insure return business. Show less

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  Wine and Beverage Merchants of West Virginia

  May 2011 - Feb 2014

  Sales Representative

  Responsible for business development and sales growth within territory. Made regular sales calls to designated accounts to sell product and cultivate customer satisfaction. Developed strategy for brands portfolio and penetration by account. Sold product through successful presentations of product and promotion of featured items.

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  Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  Sales Manager

  • Developed and mentor a delivery team to achieve a high performance team oriented environment.• Ensured superior customer service & foster a customer service environment.• Fostered an atmosphere where safety is a priority with an emphasis on protecting company assets.• Worked closely with internal management to execute all planned programs.• Managed and grew volume in assigned territory ; Monitor and ensure sales and program execution.• Ensured proper distribution through proper frequencies & proper package and brand management.• Ensured proper training of new hires and ongoing training of Delivery Merchandisers and Route Specialists.• Maintained and improve route efficiencies. Show less

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  Bridgeport Equipment & Tool

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2016

  Sales Representative

  • Committed to growing John Deere and Stihl revenues while providing the highest level of customer service.• Implemented a customer follow-up program that is still in use today.• Assisted other sales associates by teaching excellent customer care techniques.• Explain financing plans, delivery procedures, warranties, etc. • Follow-up with customers on a timely basis after the delivery. • Complete appropriate paperwork for all sales

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  Suddenlink Communications

  Jul 2016 - Feb 2018

  Account Executive
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  KT&G USA

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2022

  Senior Account Manager

  working with distributors and retailer chains to grow brand recognition.

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  Wind River Tobacco

  Mar 2022 - now

  State Sales Manager