18410 cactus aveRiverside Ca, 92508

951-775-0444  email

Mr. Kelly Mattson

SALES PROFESSIONAL

As a leader, sales professional and a member of a sales team I will lend my positive attitude, enthusiasm, strong work ethic and experience to the company, while using my personal skills to work with people, develop relationships and increase sales throughout the territory.

SUMMARY

Through the years, I have developed essential people skills that have lead to a successful career and I have exhibited leadership skills and traits regardless of the position that I have held within the company structure. As a result, I have held executive positions in the Sales & Marketing department with several companies. Those duties have included product development, creating sales initiatives, implementing sales strategies and overseeing sales representatives. Furthermore, my leadership and communication skills have allowed me to work closely with the top officials within the corporate structure of such companies and have assisted in the process of implementing and executing the corporate vision, ideas and strategies to the sales personnel in the field.

I started my sales career in Southern California as a B2B sales representative in the Home Furnishings Industry. As an independent contractor I have represented several furniture companies over the years selling millions of dollars in merchandise year after year, in all categories from case-goods, upholstery and mattress products within the home furnishings industry

As a Sales and National Accounts Manager, I managed sales professionals and was instrumental in product development, sales leadership and sales training.

I have been a pioneer concerning new product launches and territories expansions for new companies and with every new opportunity that has come my wayI have increased sales within my territory and gained market share by seeking to establish new accounts, build on current or existing accounts and finding ways to win- while impacting sales and gaining market share.

And I have done so with effort and integrity.

EMPLOYMENT Territory

Presently Sales repSoflex FurnitureCalifornia

2009- 09Regional sales Mgr.Southwest Furniture (AFHS) San Diego, Ca

(Ashley Furniture Homestores)

2007-2009sales rep MHL Home, MotionCalifornia

2006 -2008sales repLargo InternationalSouthern California

2004 -2006Sales & Nat’l Acct MgrMiracle Mattress, CO. National

2000- 2007sales repDream Lounger MotionSouthern California

1999- 2007 sales repStanton InternationalSouthern California

1995 -2000 sales rep The Ashley CompaniesSouthern California

FURNITURE SALES ACTIVITIES

  • Study the products and the consumer buying habits in the market place
  • Build and develop rapport with retail buyer and key personnel
  • Assess customer needs by asking questions and by listening
  • Put sales strategies into action
  • Promote features and benefits of products over competition
  • Train retail sales people on the products to increase sales
  • Effectively manage a prioritize my time and activities to produce maximum results

EDUCATION

University of LaVerne, B.S Political ScienceLaVerne, Ca

College Activities and Awards

Football - Nationally ranked football Team- Captainof the Team 3 years

First Team All Conference honors as a top performer - 3 years

Track & Field -All Conference honors as a top performer – 3 years

Debate Team -Academic honors