Matthew Cave Resume 2015

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Matthew R. Cave

418 Gatewood Road ~ Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003 Phone: (856) 571-0002 Email: mattcave53@gmail.com

SALES & MARKETING PROFESSIONAL INNOVATIVE | CREATIVE | ENGAGING | SUPPORTIVE | DETAILED ORIENTED

Energetic Sales Representative and Marketing Professional with over five years of sales and marketing experience in-person, over the phone, and through e-mail/social media. Money-motivated individual with strong closing skills that will make use of the following strengths:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Floor Coverings International Cherry Hill, NJ February 2015 – September 2015

The premier flooring franchise in New Jersey and a FirstService Brand- one of North America’s largest providers of essential property services delivered through individually branded franchise systems and company-owned operations.

Design Associate / Sales Representative • Generate quality business-to-business relationships as well as residential relationships while servicing

leads. • Between five mobile showrooms and a physical showroom, we offer endless options for those looking to

replace, repair, or improve the flooring in homes or business. • Provide measurements and free estimates for all customers. • Utilize networking groups, social media, and print media to advertise services to the local communities.

Synergy Field Marketing Kearny, NJ March 2012 – January 2015 A marketing division in charge of supporting the Bacardi USA portfolio as well as our local distributor- Fedway Associates, Inc.

Key Account Manager / Off-Premise Representative September 2013 – January 2015 • Called upon and supported key accounts in the southwest New Jersey territory with a variety of marketing

tools such as product promotions, point-of-sale merchandise, and financial support. • Worked alongside salespeople in the marketplace in order to support our core brands and bring awareness

of our portfolio. • Developed marketing strategies in order to achieve monthly and quarterly goals.

Off Premise Merchandiser / Representative March 2012 – September 2013 • Established relationships and acted as a key correspondent between retailers, distributors, and the sales

force. • Executed in-store merchandising within assigned territory by creating and maintaining floor displays,

improving shelf sets, introducing rebate programs, and booking special events to promote core brands. • Utilized promotional materials supplied by Bacardi USA in order to acheive monthly and quarterly goals.

Strong Time Management Social Media Expert Strategic thinker Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills Networking skills Account Development Technology/Computer skills

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Kitchen Kapers Cherry Hill, NJ September 2010 – March 2012 A national retailer with local roots, featuring gourmet cooking appliances, cookware, and kitchen accessories. Assistant Manager

• Fulfilled managerial duties including running daily store operations, sales, customer service, website support, received weekly stock shipments, and warehouse duties.

• Scheduled and oversaw preparation and execution of cooking classes and special events. • Served as liaison between customers and our corporate office and vendors.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS ~ History Rutgers University, Camden, NJ

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Windows OS, Mac OS, SMART Board, Photoshop, Adobe, Logic, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro