Sean Laker - Danielsville, Georgia

Sales Manager

Danielsville, Georgia

For the Home

Exterior Home Additions, Screen Enclosures and Patio Rooms, Gutter Protection Systems

Sean M. Laker
1107 Nowhere Road
Danielsville, Georgia 30633
Home Phone: 706-534-3030

Fax: 706-335-5249
Cell: 706-248-8888
Email: seanlaker@windstream.net


Career Objective:

To partner with a professional sales organization focusing on
business development and expansion. Such focus shall include but
not be limited to: education and expansion of existing
accounts/customers; recruitment and cultivation of new
accounts/customers; and the provision of premier customer service.




Work History:

Independent Sales Representative
1107 Nowhere Road
Danielsville, Georgia 30093
July 2007 to Current


Outside Sales Manager - Management of customers for ACTI and
Rekal Companies. Both family owned businesses. Duties include in
home retail sales presentations for gutter protection products,
sunrooms, windows and doors. Develop and implement marketing
programs for both companies. Oversee the installation and follow
up with customers to insure customer satisfaction.

C-Thru Industries
2285 Fleetwood Drive
Riverside, California 92509
March 27, 2006 to July 2007.


Outside Dealer Recruitment Specialist- Sales territory covered
the South Eastern and Mid-Eastern United States. Successful
Management of dealer accounts. Responsibilities included
recruiting and training of new accounts; further development of
existing accounts; and working directly with dealers and home
owners before and after purchase.


PGT Industries
1070 Technology Drive, Venice Florida 34274
October 2, 1989 to March 26, 2006.


Regional Sales Manager - Sales territory included Georgia, South
Carolina, North Carolina and part of Tennessee. Seven years
successful Management of dealer accounts for NatureScape, a
sunroom division of PGT. Responsibilities included recruiting
and training of new accounts; further development of existing
accounts; and working directly with dealers and home owners
before and after purchase. Directly involved with development
of dealer sales presentations, in home sales training programs,
installation training, and proprietary software development and
testing. Participation in PGT strategic planning, product
development and marketing focus groups. Previous Regional
Manager for NatureScape company store. Worked directly in retail
sales for 6 months and helped develop custom in-home sales
programs.


Factory Customer Service Representative - Extensive travel
throughout the State of Florida. Responsibilities included
troubleshooting; correction of factory related errors; assisting
customers with all aspects of the application and ordering
process; and installation of products. Hands on experience with
all aspects of the manufacturing process (ordering, quality
control and final delivery/installation of products).

Self -Employed
June 1986 to October 1, 1989

Self-Employed sub-contractor - Experienced with block
construction, wood frame construction, aluminum construction,
siding, and window and door installation.

Publix Super Market Store # 217 and # 190
Nokomis Village Shopping Center
1091 N. Tamiami Tr. Nokomis, Florida 34275
Jacaranda Plaza Shopping Center
1667 US 41 By - Pass S.Venice, Florida 34293
November 1983 to June 1986


Stock Clerk - Responsibilities included ordering and maintaining
stock and displays in various areas of the store (dairy, frozen
foods, dry grocery and produce). Extensive direct customer
contact experience.

Professional Continuing Education and Seminars


George E. Failing Company - Successful completion of hands on,
onsite training covering various aspects of drilling applications
and geological formations and respective properties.


pgt university - Successful completion of multiple classes covering
all aspects of the PGT business: product lines, sales, marketing,
presentations, customer service, etc.


MASTERMIND - Extensive training with Phil Rea, PGT sponsored
Corporate Trainer and developer of the Mastermind program, focusing
on training in sales, presentations, marketing and closing skills.

> One-on-one training with Mr. Rea covering goals, selling
styles and sales techniques.
> Attendee, Mastermind 2004 and 2005 Super Conferences -
Atlanta, GA
> Selling NatureScape the PGT Way with Phil Rea
> Long-term membership in the Mastermind program with
participation in monthly telephonic & web based seminars
> Exposure to concepts from the following Phil Rea products:
o Knock Yourself In
o If the Close Fits Use It
o How to Become a Millionaire Selling Remodeling
o How to Sell Remodeling
o How to Coach your Team to More Sales
o The Drill Before the Thrill
o Making the First Sale: Selling the Appointment


American Management Association - Nashville, TN - Spring 2000

> Fundamental Selling Techniques for the New or Perspective
Sales Person


Zerox University - Williamsburg, VA - Winter 2000

> Buyer Focused Sales Training


Education

Venice High
School..............................................................
....................................Graduated June 1985