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JAMES RIPLEY

Chelmsford

Summary

Results oriented and coachable sales professional with three years experience outside the technology sector, consistently exceeding targets and driving significant revenue growth. Bringing excellent communication skills and the ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment that requires collaboration and problem solving. Proven track record that will allow me to excel in an impactful, cutting-edge industry.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales representative

Graybar Electric
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed a portfolio of strategic accounts, driving sales and nurturing relationships within those accounts
  • Generated custom quotations for electrical products and oversaw order processing in a timely manner to meet customers needs
  • Tailored sales strategies to meet the demands of projects from small scale to large from the beginning to completion
  • Collaborated with suppliers and members of the Graybar team to secure competitive pricing for customers
  • Utilized CRM software (Salesforce) to track sales pipeline and identify key performance metrics
  • Created revenue for Graybar by prospecting and onboarding new customers through multiple channels such as cold calling, email marketing, networking, and industry outings

Manufacturer

Roche Bros Barrel Company
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Load and unload drums for refurbishing
  • Complete manual labor

Radio Producer/ Personality

The Amherst Wire
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Produce content for upcoming broadcasts
  • Collected information regarding local and national current sports
  • Collaborated with team members to create a weekly sports broadcast
  • Worked multiple roles; lead anchor, analyst, control room and camera operator

Education

Bachelor - Sports Journalism

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
09.2022

Associates - Liberal Arts

Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Sales expertise
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Sales closing
  • Sales development
  • Client service
  • Customer relationship building

Timeline

Sales representative

Graybar Electric
09.2022 - Current

Radio Producer/ Personality

The Amherst Wire
09.2020 - 12.2022

Manufacturer

Roche Bros Barrel Company
06.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor - Sports Journalism

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Associates - Liberal Arts

Middlesex Community College
JAMES RIPLEY