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Merchandising/Textile Sales Rep

Kimberly Johns

 

 7720 Village Trail Drive                                                                                            kjc7618@yahoo.com                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dallas, Tx 75254                                                                                                       214-697-1888

 

 

PROFILE

 

Accomplished Senior Sales and Operations Management Professional. Background in Merchandising and Sales, New Business Development, Product Launches, Account Management, as well as Administration. Results-driven, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A team player with success exploring industry opportunities in Pharmaceutical Sales, Merchandising, Product Distribution and Manufacturing in both retail and wholesale environments.

 

EDUCATION

 

University of North Texas. - Denton, TX

Bachelor of Science - Merchandising/Clothing and Textiles (minor in Business)

 

EXPERIENCE 

 

 

Ebby Halliday Real Estate -Residential Real Estate Sales (May 2019 - May 2021)

 

The Container Store - Product Merchandising/Distribution

Merchandised in-store deliveries and displays, while ensuring pricing and promotions current and aesthetically appealing. Transferred from the retail side of this business to the distribution center (during COVID store closings) to expand my knowledge and growth in the industry. Worked in a highly advanced and efficient distribution facility. Involved with shipping, receiving, packaging, order fulfillment, returns, and product knowledge on a variety of levels. Mar 1999 - Sept 2011

 

 

Teva Pharmaceuticals -  Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.  (12 years)

*Represented prescription products and medical devices to physicians and medical facilities

*Educated/sold/maintained targeted accounts on the advantages of my products over competition, proving the resulting benefits to their patients

*Successfully managed quarterly budget/expenses, sales/growth projections, and profit margins while meeting and exceeding goals.

*Coordinated special projects, meetings and promotional speaker programs to targeted accounts

*Consistently increased sales volume and experienced territory growth annually

 

Dorman Textiles - Textile Sales Rep - (5 years)

*Represented 12 textile mills to designers and manufacturers across the U.S. 

*Sold to mainly apparel manufacturers

*Attended various markets across the U.S. (Western Markets, Canadian wool markets, etc)

*Familiar with sourcing, imports/exports, deadlines, transport of goods, minimums, content/weave/care of fabrics, etc 

 

 

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

State of Texas Licensed REALTOR®.  (June 2009 - Present)

 

Other Information/Skills:

In addition to the information listed on my resume, I have been a Textile Sales Representative, telemarketing sales (right after college), as well as sourcing, importing/exporting, wholesale, retail, working trade shows and apparel markets, budgeting, price negotiations, contracts, and multiple business administrative responsibilities. I am very comfortable presenting, as well as prospecting and closing business.  I enjoy educating customers and potential clients. I thrive on building relationships and providing exceptional customer service. I am passionate about textiles and I love outside sales.