Nicholas Simpson

Nicholas Simpson

Head Stockroom Attendant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Sales at the Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

  • Education

    • Warsaw Community High School

      2006 - 2010
    • Ball State University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor's degree Professional Sales

      Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Epsilon, Student Sales Advisory Board, Sales Team

  • Experience

    • Union Tool Corp.

      Aug 2009 - Aug 2011
      Head Stockroom Attendant

      While working at the Union Tool Corp., I was actively involved in the shipping and receiving department. Being the head stock room attendant I provided leadership and guidance for my employees under me. With this important responsibility there were many tasks that I was in charge of. These tasks are as follows: • Handling UPS shipping and receiving• Filing documents• Controlling requisition forms• Maintaining job carts• Managing the unloading/loading of trucks• Performing inventory routine cycle counts• Reorganizing their inventory system• Handling purchase request forms Show less

    • Barts Water Sports

      May 2012 - Sept 2012
      Retail Attendant

      While working at Bart's Water Sports I worked in the shipping and receiving department learning about our different products and learning our internal system. I also worked the retail store developing my personal sales skills. While I worked in two different areas within the business there were many different responsibilities that I was in charge of. These responsibilities are as follows: • Responding and handling customers’ needs• Providing knowledgeable information about products• Developing trust based relationships• Offering a variety of marketing skills for store products • Managing stock count and inventory items in the warehouse Show less

    • Bart's Water Sports

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Internal Sales and Marketing Intern

      As a sales and marketing intern at Bart's Water Sports I was able to apply my sales and marketing skills to real business activities. There were many responsibilities that I was in charge of completing, and many achievements that I accomplished as well. Those responsibilities and achievements are as follows:• Increased total sales resulting in highest revenue in company history • Conducted competitive marketing research• Constructed a product zone analysis report• Updated customer relationship management database• Prospected potential customers• Warm called on several different customers on a daily basis Show less

    • White Lodging Services

      Jun 2014 - now

      My responsibilities and requirements as a Senior Sales Manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington are (and are not limited too):• Executing and exceeding weekly sales call goals, teleprospecting calls, site tours and cold calls• Establishing strong customer relationships and repeat business opportunities • Demonstrate a pro-active sales approach to saturate and penetrate accounts • Develop and train new Sales Manager to ensure understanding of the sales process• Lead sales team and set strategies to assure that each member is on the right path for success Show less While in an entry level Sales Manager role for White Lodging, I was placed to help run the sales effort at the Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington. Some of my responsibilities I had as a Sales Manager included:• Executing and exceeding weekly sales call goals, teleprospecting calls, site tours and cold calls• Establishing strong customer relationships and repeat business opportunities • Saturate and penetrate accounts new and/or existing accounts • Drive revenue through new business opportunities and develop a strong customer base• Meet and Exceed quarterly booking goals and overall revenue goals Show less

      • Director of Sales

        Aug 2016 - now
      • Senior Sales Manager II

        Nov 2015 - Jul 2016
      • Sales Manager

        Jun 2014 - Nov 2015
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • USCA Certified Sales Student

      University Sales Center Alliance
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nicholas Simpson
      White Lodging Excalibur Award White Lodging Dec 2014 This award is given for contributing to a tradition of excellence through:- Guest Focus- Employee Relations- Profitability- Special Achievement
    • Awarded to Nicholas Simpson
      Top PSE Salesperson: Ball State University Pi Sigma Epsilon Epsilon Chapter Dr. Stacey Schetzsle: Faculty Advisor, Ball State University Pi Sigma Epsilon Epsilon Chapter Apr 2014 The recipient of the Top PSE Salesperson Award is the individual who has best demonstrated the ability to sell PSE and its activities on campus and to the local community. Being well versed in selling and sales management with significant project organization and participation while maintaining a high standard of ethics and professionalism, the Top PSE Salesperson is truly the best example of using PSE as a training ground for future sales career success.
    • Awarded to Nicholas Simpson
      Miller College of Business: Top Scholar in Marketing and Management Dr. Ray Montagno: Chair, Marketing and Management, Miller College of Business Mar 2014
    • Awarded to Nicholas Simpson
      TQL Scholarship Award Winner Total Quality Logistics Jan 2014 The TQL Scholarship is awarded to a sales student that has demonstrate a motivation to succeed within Ball State's sales program. This award recipient must also have completed the professional introduction to selling class, have a GPA equal to or greater than 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, a minimum of 2 regular semesters to complete his/her degree, and must an active and involved student with the sales program.
    • Awarded to Nicholas Simpson
      Elevator Pitch Award Winner Dr. Stacey Schetzsle: Ball State University Sales Professor Dec 2013 This elevator pitch competition was a competition where sales students were asked to create a professional portfolio to sell and promote their skills when meeting with employers. Not only does this apply in an interview setting, but is an important skill to develop for a sales career. Students created a 2-minute sales presentation highlighting the reasons why he or she should be hired.
    • Awarded to Nicholas Simpson
      Top Salesperson: Ball State University Internal Sales Competition Dr. Stacey Schetzsle Dec 2013 This award was presented to the student who best demonstrated the skills and knowledge of the sales process while conducting professionalism in a one on one seller and buyer role play.