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Blair Collymore

Bridgetown

Summary

Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management. I have several years experience in both pre and post sales including prospecting, presenting, designing solutions, customer account creation as well as post sales account support. I have worked to successfully exceed my target sales budgets by 118% in 2020, 131% in 2021 and 179% in 2022. These results reflect on my ability to provide world class customer service. I remain committed to accelerating both my personal and professional development as demonstrated by my recent completion of my MBA at the University of the West Indies in August 2023.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Architectural Account Manager

Sherwin-Williams
02.2019 - Current
  • Emphasised focus on customer satisfaction and retention through building relationship with new and existing customers
  • Tailor sales process to individual customers to develop plans to effectively understand and meet prospective customer needs
  • Conduct demonstrations/trials to promote or sell products to new customers
  • Analyse Sales and Market data to understand where to expand market share
  • Provide customer service when conducting customer calls/visits to gain new customers
  • Conduct cold calls/visits to ensure prospective customers understand current products and services that would benefit their business
  • Increase market share to maximize sales and profits
  • Negotiate pricing to meet customer needs and financial goals
  • Effectively understand and challenge competitor products and sales
  • Track and monitor operating budget on weekly, monthly and/or yearly basis to provide financial data reports
  • Use reports to identify any trends to capitalize on efficiently for goal attainment
  • Achieve sales growth by reviewing, adapting and implementing sales strategy to grow and promote new business whilst maintaining focus on existing customers
  • Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and mentorship to support continuous employee development
  • Motivates and inspires team members to excel through clear communication and goal-setting.

Manager Trainee

Sherwin-Williams
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Third-Key Opening and closing the Point Of Sale
  • Dealing with customers directly on the floor in a timely and professional manner
  • Ensuring that each customer is recommended with the most suitable tool for each task they have at hand
  • Help ensure that sufficient stock is ordered so store can run efficiently
  • Work closely with contractors and hotels to make sure their orders are fulfilled
  • Preparing statements to keep our clients aware of their outstanding invoices
  • Create accounts for any new clients that come into the store as well as bringing new leads/business through the use of Lead-Gen
  • Setting and ensuring various tasks are allocated during the course of the day to ensure daily objectives are met.

Sales Associate

Sherwin-Williams
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Opening and closing the Point of Sale
  • Operated computer and communicated via telephone efficiently to customer and potential customers
  • Retrieved and stocked materials to and from shelves
  • Operated material handling equipment such as pallet jack and forklift
  • Distinguished differences between colors to match and tint paint.

Education

M.B.A -

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
08.2023

Bachelor of Science in Sociology with Law (Hons) -

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
01.2017

Associate’s Degree of Arts in Humanities -

QUEEN’S COLLEGE SECONDARY SCHOOL
06.2015

Skills

  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Leadership and problem solving skills
  • Goal oriented and Critical thinking
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Account Development
  • Lead Prospecting
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Team Training

Professional Highlights

  • Exceeded sales margin by 131%, sales budget by 118% and successfully created 97% more new customer accounts than my target for the year 2020.
  • Exceeded sales margin by 121.5%, sales budget by 131% and successfully created 90% more new customer accounts than my target for the year 2021.
  • Exceeded sales margin by 179%, sales budget by 161% and gallon budget by 155% over budget.
  • Five time Sherwin Williams Spectrum of Excellence award winner, Leaders Club award followed by Four consecutive Presidents Club award; the highest spectrum award one can receive in this position which is attained by acquiring and surpassing sales and margins budgets by 15%.
  • Two time consecutive Caribbean District Account Manager of the Year for 2021 & 2022 as well as Caribbean Area District Account Manager of the Year 2022 inclusive of Jamaica and Puerto Rico District for 2022.

Hobbies and Interests

  • I.T.A (International Tennis Association)
  • Alpha Sharks Swim Team
  • Participate in charity events, fun Walks such as Cancer awareness walks

Timeline

Architectural Account Manager

Sherwin-Williams
02.2019 - Current

Manager Trainee

Sherwin-Williams
02.2018 - 01.2019

Sales Associate

Sherwin-Williams
08.2017 - 02.2018

M.B.A -

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

Bachelor of Science in Sociology with Law (Hons) -

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

Associate’s Degree of Arts in Humanities -

QUEEN’S COLLEGE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Blair Collymore