Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Taylor Poston

Greenville

Summary

Seasoned Sales and Marketing specialist with exceptional success in business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales within multiple industries. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, growing business and expanding territories. Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day business operations and fostering relationships with customers and clients for sustained business growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Specialist

Super Duper Publications
05.2023 - Current
  • Develops and deepens customer relationships to drive revenue growth.
  • Uses CRM software to maintain detailed contact logs and account records.
  • Negotiates prices and terms of sales with potential customers to reach mutually beneficial agreement.
  • Utilizes data and analytics to identify target markets and understand customer needs.
  • Quotes prices and other bid specifications.
  • Developed and deepened customer relationships to drive revenue growth.

Operations Manager

Venture X- Coworking
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships through Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for all 5 locations.
  • Created and implemented impactful strategies to increase company brand awareness and engagement for all 5 locations across the Carolinas and Virginia through social media.
  • Created content using Canva, Hootsuite and occasionally Adobe Photoshop.

Sales Manager

Venture X- Coworking
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
  • Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals through Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
  • Created content using Canva, Hootsuite and occasionally Adobe Photoshop

Social Media Manager

The OOPS! Co.
07.2016 - 11.2019
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
  • Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
  • Optimized posting schedules based on platform-specific analytics to maximize content visibility.
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion & Retail Marketing

Art Institute of Charleston

Skills

  • Database Management
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Client Retention
  • Sales Cycle Management
  • B2B Sales
  • Customer Relationship Management

Timeline

Sales Specialist

Super Duper Publications
05.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

Venture X- Coworking
11.2021 - 04.2023

Sales Manager

Venture X- Coworking
05.2019 - 11.2021

Social Media Manager

The OOPS! Co.
07.2016 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion & Retail Marketing

Art Institute of Charleston
Taylor Poston