TRAVIS E.SMITH1 CASSIDY COURT

SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29680TSMITH914@GMAIL.COM

(803) 707-9670

PROFESSIONAL PROFILEGoal and profit-oriented, experienced and ambitious sales professional with exceptional business, forecasting, business development, and marketing skills resulting in reputable work and lasting client relationships, coupled with knowledge to contribute valuably to any organization progressively moving forward towards its long-term and strategic goals.

Supervisory and management experience of personnel and management of business operations

Delivers exemplary customer service experience by responding to customers inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate, and courteous manner

Extensive sales account experience in enterprise and government, automotive, IT hardware/software, and security/surveillance systems

Sales quota accountability exceeded $500,000 to $20,000,000 Initiated and executed sales of computer hardware and electronic components to small

business industry. Management of given sales territory. Generated business growth for product lines; increased the market share and forecasted

monthly activities for the product line. Exceeded monthly sales quotas that included the product lines of IBM, Lenovo, HP, Trend Micro, Symantec, Intel, Viewsonic, Samsung, and Microsoft

Certified and knowledgeable of BMW, Kia, and Hyundai automotive makes and models Promoted, demonstrated, created blue prints, and sold video surveillance equipment and

security services to small to medium business owners and residential customers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCESales Professional/Internet Sales Manager, November 2013-PresentBenson Automotive Group, Spartanburg, South CarolinaEstablish relationships with new customers and show customers how to use acquired vehicles after delivery. Maintain contact with existing customers through meeting, emails, and by phone. Advise customers regarding payment options. Update management daily and record sales and orders by contacting and liaising with suppliers.

Business Development ESales Agent August 2012-July 2013Sonic Automotive/Century BMW, Greenville, South CarolinaGenerates sales appointments with customers that contact the dealership via the internet to purchase new and/or pre-owned vehicles;; Utilizes lead management tools, CRM software, and the internet to manage inquiry flow, update customer files, and closely track customer interest; Receiving continual training in all products and services offered including knowledge of inventory, financing, and incentive programs.

Sales SkillsVendor AuthorizationPurchase OrdersPrice QuotesEDIERPInside/Outside SalesProject ManagementMail/Materials HandlingCustomer ServiceCall CenterMarketingOral/Visual Presentations

IT SkillsAdobeAdobe PhotoshopAdobe FlashMS Office SuiteHTML/XHTMLSQLXML/XSLVisual BasicIBM DB2MySQLOracleAIX/Linux/UNIXVMWareWindows Vista/XPWebSphere SuiteElectronic Data Exchange (EDI)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Production Assembly February 2011 - October 2012MAU/BMW Manufacturing, Duncan, South CarolinaServed as valued team member of the Tilt assembly section in the production of the BMW X3. Apply extensive knowledge of assembly and production of fuel lines, brake lines, filler pipe, audio harness, B+ support and cable. Received daily training through observation, application and project experience in the logistics of effective and efficient BMW vehicles and the human impact on the end product, the BMW vehicle.

Government Sales Account Manager March 2009-July 2009MA Labs, Norcross, GeorgiaForecasted, executed, and exceeded projected sales and actively participated in training to extend knowledge of products sold.

Outside Sales Representative May 2008-March 2009DMS/NetVision, Greenville, South CarolinaFull execution of the sales cycle including creating blueprint designs for installation. Ensured follow-up for customer satisfaction. Adhered to multiple tasks for on-time and efficient delivery of services.

Account Executive, Sales August 2007-January 2008LRS, Inc., Atlanta, GeorgiaServed as the primary face to face contact with named accounts within a given territory. Accounts included prospects and existing customers. Achieved monthly goals of stated sales IT services and solutions within the given accounts. Targeted companies with annual revenues of at least $ 1 billion dollars.

Inside Sales Representative, VAR, Government Sales, Business Development, and Consumer Electronics November 2003-May 2007SYNNEX, Greenville, South CarolinaInitiated and executed sales of computer hardware and software to resellers and end users. Actively participated in ongoing training to extend knowledge of products sold relative to IT/Security/Unix/PC Wholesale and Retail Sales as well as Marketing and Software/Business Development. Utilized Microsoft Office Suite on a daily basis. Completed vendor authorization, created purchase orders, and price quotes via Electronic Data Exchange (EDI) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Communicated daily with team peers, immediate management, and executive level staff. Sales quota accountability exceeded $500,000 to $20,000,000.

Management Assistant March 1999-September 2003Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Orangeburg, Columbia, & Greenville, South CarolinaProvided customer service and sales of rental vehicles. Maintained and documented fleet management. Effectively sold tangible and intangible goods, products, and services (e.g. damage waiver insurance).Managed, supervised, and trained entry-level employees. Communicated productively with peers, customers, immediate management, supervised staff, and corporate parties.

EDUCATION

CertificationsIBM-I SeriesIBM Top-GunMicrosoftHPKia Sales CertifiedHyundai Sales Certified

Professional DevelopmentContinual studies, readings, and research include focus on the varied elements of the management role in a profit or non-profit environment and promotes development in the area of business communication, analysis, human resources, information systems, management, leadership, business law, organizational development, economics, accounting, finance, and strategy.

General Business August 1993 - May 1996Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, Orangeburg, South CarolinaStudies included focused courses in accounting, business law, computer technology, economics, mathematics, management, communication ,interpersonal and analytical skills, and marketing

Accounting August 1990 - December 1990Union County College, Cranford, New JerseyStudies included preparation for junior accounting positions within large corporations as well as core training preparation for a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

ACHIEVEMENTSAssociate Minister- Bethlehem Baptist Church, January 2012-PresentMen Who Read Volunteer-Alexander Elementary, 2011-PresentExcellence in Service Award-SYNNEX Corporation, 2006HP Top Sales Award-SYNNEX Corporation, 2006Triple Crown Sales Award-Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 2001Diversity Award-Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 2001Customer Service Award-Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 2000

REFERENCES

Mr. Jamal Brunson

Pharmaceutical Sales-Leo Pharmaceuticals

444 Marsh Point Drive

Columbia, SC 29229

(912) 604-0062

Mr. Marlon Linder

TS-9 Procurement (Material Planning Specialist)-BMW Manufacturing Co.

1400 Highway 101 South

Greer, SC 29651

(864) 989-5734

Mr. Clarence Pope

Section Leader of Assembly-BMW Manufacturing

1 Blossom Park Court

Mauldin, SC 29662

(864) 989-6825