WILLIAM CLAYTON

Lead B2B sales and account growth for APR and Dinan across national retailers, distributors, e-commerce partners, specialty dealers, and international markets. Delivered approximately $1.8M in incremental annual Euro revenue growth despite supply and channel constraints.

Recommended APR and Dinan products based on vehicle configuration, customer goals, budget, and installation requirements. Supported dealers and consumers with product selection, technical troubleshooting, and post-purchase issues.

Built new business through cold calling, digital leads, referrals, and outreach to existing customers. Managed opportunities from discovery and quoting through objection handling, close, and account service.

Prospected through outbound calls, internet leads, referrals, and local relationship building. Used Salesforce to manage leads, follow-up, customer activity, and sales opportunities.

Generated vehicle sales opportunities through calls, email, online listings, social media, referrals, and showroom traffic. Handled customer needs discovery, vehicle presentation, negotiation, and follow-up through purchase.

Promoted from sales representative to store manager based on sales performance and customer service. Managed an indirect Verizon Wireless retail store with six sales representatives reporting directly.

Supported daily retail operations, inventory, merchandising, customer service, and new-hire training in both grocery and pharmacy settings.

Pursued a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing.