Marla Williams

Marla Williams

District Sales Representative

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Degreed professional trained in relationship sales and marketing. Seasoned sales in B2B and retail markets..

  • Education

    • The Ohio State University

      1975 - 1979
      BA Journalism-Public Relations

      Activities and Societies: Internship-Battelle Columbus Laboratories Internship-Ohio Department of Natural Resources PRSSA

  • Experience

    • General Electric Lamp Division

      Jun 1980 - Mar 1985
      District Sales Representative

      • Effected consumer lamp sales to retail distribution channels. • Presented new product and program marketing to accounts in assigned territory. • Conceptualized, designed, coordinated, and staffed corporate trade shows for a Fortune 500 company• Salvaged $100k district account through strong interpersonal communications with corporate

    • My Jeweler

      Aug 1996 - Jul 2009
      Retail Sales

      • Retail counter sales, contributing toward $1.5 million in annual sales.• Directed operations for store's supplies, coordinated shipping, tracked customers' jobs; resulting in 90% on-time completion and high customer satisfaction.• Facilitated in-store fundraiser program for area schools and various organizations, increasing client base 25%.

    • Freeman Hyundai

      Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
      Hyundai Sales Specialist

      Generated new and used cars through relationship sales techniques.

    • Dallas Gold and Silver Exchange

      Apr 2012 - May 2017
      Sales Representative

      • Contributed to sales of jewelry, luxury watches, bullion, rare coins, collectables, and memorabilia.• Advised on and completed precious metal trade-ins.• Developed/maintained a clientele list of more than 50 rotating customers.• Consulted on custom jewelry designs.• Responsible for $20K-$40k in a given sales period.• Responsible for monthly inventory of over 1,400 high-value items.• Responsible for daily financial balance sheets.• Scheduled/tracked jewelry repairs, maintaining constant communication with customers.• Trained new employees including management. Show less

    • Collections Fine Jewellery

      May 2017 - Sept 2018
      Sales Representative

      Contributed to custom and fine jewelry sales at a high-volume store.Scheduled/tracked jewelry repairs communicating status with customers.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Xerox Professional Selling Skills