David Sams
Territory Sales Manager
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Travel the state of Illinois to service Lowe’s stores. Also assisted in other territories when requested. Did training with store associates on my products. Waited on customers and gave knowledge of my products. Help open new commercial accounts and service those accounts. On the Pro Side, use CRM to contact the Pro Customer to set up appointments and visit their sites. At the end of the day use SalesForce to document who, what and when on visit.
Experience
Territory Sales Manager - Sherwin-Williams
(2018-05 - 2025-04)
Travel the state of Illinois to service Lowe’s stores. Also assisted in other territories when requested. Did training with store associates on my products. Waited on customers and gave knowledge of my products. Help open new commercial accounts and service those accounts. On the Pro Side, use CRM to contact the Pro Customer to set up appointments and visit their sites. At the end of the day use SalesForce to document who, what and when on visit.
Outside Sales Representative – Part Time - Central Illinois Bake House - Champaign, IL.
(2022-01 - 2024-06)
Open new retail and new restaurant accounts, while maintaining customer accounts. Talked with managers, chefs and owners. Service area was Champaign, Bloomington and Springfield.
Territory Sales Manager - PPG Industries
(2001-01 - 2018-05)
Traveled four states servicing Lowe’s stores. Did training with Lowe’s associates, stocked shelves and waited on customers. Sold product and helped consumers with product knowledge. Did new store setups and set to planograms. Did Pro Events with using a display trailer and set up to run spray booths and DIY displays on Saturday events. Position was terminated due to loss of contract with Lowe’s.
Assistant Store Manager - Kirby Foods - Champaign, IL
(1995-01 - 2000-12)
Customer service and management of store associates. Made sure all store operations were complete. Work with customers on complaints and solved issues. Made sure store was clean and shopable, and shelves were stocked. Ordered stock if necessary.
Education
Graduate – Diploma - Danville High School (1974)
Attended - Danville Area Community College
Attended - Lakeland Community College
