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Susan Kemmish

@susankemmish

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Results-driven account executive with extensive sales and leadership experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a dynamic role where I can leverage my sales expertise and leadership skills to drive results and foster team growth.

I am a dedicated account executive with a strong background in sales and customer service, currently working at Walnut Media. My role involves prospecting potential clients through various channels, including social media and cold calling, and providing them with tailored marketing solutions. I pride myself on building lasting relationships with clients and ensuring they receive top-notch service as their marketing consultant.

Throughout my career, I have held various management positions, including Assistant Store Manager at Kohls and Store Manager at multiple retail establishments. My experience in managing teams of up to 20 people has honed my leadership skills, allowing me to train and motivate my staff effectively. I have a proven track record of driving sales, maintaining operational excellence, and fostering a positive work environment.

With over 20 years of experience in leadership, sales, and customer service, I am passionate about achieving results and helping teams succeed. I am always looking for new opportunities to grow and make a significant impact in my next role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Account Executive

Current

Walnut Media

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Prospected potential clients and managed relationships, selling various marketing services including radio and digital marketing. Attended networking events to foster partnerships and expand client base.

Social Media Marketing Cold Calling Client Relationship Management Digital Marketing Radio Marketing Podcasting Networking

Assistant Store Manager

Kohls

Jun 2023 - Nov 2023 (5 months)

Supported the Store Manager in driving all areas of business, specifically managing Softline's Women's, Junior's, Intimate's, Men's, and Accessories Departments. Managed and trained a team of 20+ associates, ensuring sales targets were met and customer service standards were maintained.

Team Leadership Sales Management Customer Service Inventory Management

Field Specialist

Deckorators

Mar 2021 - May 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Oversaw and drove contractor sales across Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota, prospecting leads via social media and cold calling. Recruited and signed up top contractors as Certified Pros, providing sales tools, product support, and organizing appreciation events.

Lead Generation Social Media Cold Calling Relationship Building Product Support Event Management

Store Manager

Christopher & Banks

Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Managed a team of 10, including two full-time managers, overseeing customer service, training, payroll, and budgets. Implemented a hands-on management approach, mentoring the team to drive sales results and ensure visual standards were met.

Team Management Customer Service Training Coaching Payroll Management Budgeting Interviewing Talent Acquisition

Recruiter

Titan Medical

May 2019 - Jan 2020 (8 months)

Recruited medical professionals and matched them to appropriate facilities based on their experience and credentials. Utilized recruiting tools like Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, and Facebook to build candidate profiles and maintain communication throughout the hiring process.

Candidate Sourcing Relationship Management Indeed ZipRecruiter LinkedIn

Store Manager

U.S. Cellular

Dec 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Managed a team of up to 8, including a Sales Manager, overseeing all store operations and standards. Trained, coached, and motivated the team to drive results, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention while maintaining operational excellence.

Team Leadership Sales Management Customer Engagement Operational Excellence Recruiting

Store Manager

Maurices

Jul 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 5 months)

Managed a team of 10, including two full-time and one part-time manager, responsible for all areas of store operations. Oversaw customer service, training, payroll, budgets, and visual standards, actively participating in recruiting and networking to build a top talent team.