David Crout
Hilton Head Island
Summary
Experienced sales manager with solid background in outside sales. Proven ability to build strong client relationships and close deals effectively, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets. Demonstrated aptitude in prospecting and negotiation, leveraging expert communication skills to drive revenue growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Association Manager
Atlantic States Management
02.2018 - Current
- Enhanced communication between homeowners and board members through regular meetings and detailed reports.
- Managed budgets for multiple communities, ensuring financial stability and proper allocation of funds.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors, resulting in cost-effective services for the associations.
- Coached association board members on their roles and responsibilities, empowering them to make informed decisions for the betterment of their communities.
Commercial Vehicle Sales
Club Car Of Hilton Head
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment requiring financial and technical expertise.
- Skilled at working independently while covering a large territory.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Evaluated specific needs of customers and provided solutions to satisfy the customer's requirements.
- Aggressively increased new customer base through GSA contracts, creative leasing strategies along with warm and cold sales calls.
Outside Sales Representative
Superior Services
06.2012 - 03.2015
- Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
Outside Sales Representative
Savannah Communications
04.2010 - 05.2012
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Participated in weekly sales meetings to discuss performance metrics, strategize on improvements, and share best practices among colleagues.
Real Estate Sales Executive
Compass South Land Sales
04.2009 - 03.2010
- Optimized listing visibility on popular real estate websites through strategic keyword use and high-quality photography, generating increased interest from prospective buyers.
- Collaborated with other real estate professionals at networking events to exchange valuable insights related to industry developments.
- Assisted clients in making informed decisions about property investments by providing thorough financial analyses and projections.
- Facilitated smooth transactions by effectively managing all aspects of the sale process from initial contact to post-closing followup.
Real Estate Developer
Wingfield Preserve and Black Creek Realty
02.2005 - 04.2009
- Coordinated with local municipalities to obtain necessary permits, facilitating smooth project execution.
- Collaborated with leasing agents and advertising agencies to market real estate development
- Partnered with community stakeholders to address concerns and incorporate feedback into development plans.
- Coordinated and managed shooting sports events and promotional hunting trips to intice potential buyers.
- Managed the development and construction of a 1650 acre shooting preserve providing driven pheasant hunts, quail hunting and sporting clays to high net worth sportsmen.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Newberry College
Newberry, SC01-1986
High School Diploma -
Richland Northeast High School
Columbia, SC05-1981
Skills
- Community operations
- Service contract negotiation
- Vendor relationship development
- Board of directors support
- Property management
- Contractor supervision
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Customer Service-oriented
- Account management
- Goal oriented
Accomplishments
- Sustained record annual sales growth for several consecutive years by introducing innovative sales and marketing techniques.
- Established a new customer base for newly created commercial division At Club Car.
- Surpassed annual quotas consistently.
- Managed vendors and tradespeople to accomplish business objectives.
Certification
- Licensed South Carolina Real Estate Agent
- Certified CMCA Community Manager
Timeline
Community Association Manager
Atlantic States Management
02.2018 - Current
Commercial Vehicle Sales
Club Car Of Hilton Head
03.2015 - 12.2017
Outside Sales Representative
Superior Services
06.2012 - 03.2015
Outside Sales Representative
Savannah Communications
04.2010 - 05.2012
Real Estate Sales Executive
Compass South Land Sales
04.2009 - 03.2010
Real Estate Developer
Wingfield Preserve and Black Creek Realty
02.2005 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Newberry College
High School Diploma -
Richland Northeast High School
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