Len LaMare
4 Daniels Farm Rd #316
Trumbull,CT   06611
 [Send email to request phone number] 75 - 9292
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Objective
   
A challenging position that will allow for personal growth and career
advancement in the sales environment in generating new business with exciting new
product.
  
Summary of Qualifications
   
• Manager,with experience in telesales and cold calling and canvassing acquiring
new accounts. Skilled at planning and opening up new territories; employee
training; adherence to company standards; and customer relations.  

Notable Achievements

• As a business owner was responsible for signing up accounts . 
• Increased sales in scented candle business 1st year by $250,000 simply by cold
calling which includes cold canvassing.
   
Experience
   
Barter Media/Trade Company
Owner, 2001 - Present
Increased sales volume by 150 % in less than 5 years.  Designed strategies and
special marketing campaigns, resulting in increased sales and profits. Hired and
trained sales staff.  Increased inventory and expanded merchandise purchases. 
Responsibilities included purchasing, merchandising, customer service, as well as
bringing in new business.(accounts). 

BarterTrust LLC
Broker/Sales 1999-2001
Work within existing account base to assist them in brokering barter deals with
other members as well as actively seek and enroll new businesses and individuals
into the barter exchange network. Monthly quota was over $100,000 volume which
resulted in cash revenue generated between $8,000 - $10,000 
   
   
Starbrite Candle Company Milford,CT
Sales and Business Development, General Manager 1996 - 1999
Responsible for increased sales through use of aggressive marketing campaign as
well as cold calling. Opened up new accounts mostly in Connecticut as well as
working with manufacturers reps in other states. Responsible for over $250,000 in
first year sales.


Education
   
Central High School
Housatonic College 2yrs Associate Degree


Military

US Navy 1971-1974
Honorably Discharged