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Karen Popple

Realtor at John R. Wood Properties
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Seasoned sales and marketing professional with 30+ years of experience in new business development, account management, and advertising.
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Location
Gainesville, Georgia, United States, US
Skills
  • Sales
  • New Business Development
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Advertising
  • Trade Shows
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Karen Popple is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with 30+ years of experience in new business development, account management, and advertising. She has a strong background in sales, marketing strategy, and trade shows, with expertise in managing properties for short-term and long-term rentals, and developing incentive and recognition programs for Fortune 500 companies. Karen has held various roles, including Regional Sales Manager, Corporate Sales Executive, Marketing Director, and Advertising Sales Executive.

Experience

  • John R. Wood Properties
    • Realtor
      • May 2021 - Present

  • Self-employed
    • Gainesville, Georgia
    • Super Host
      • Jun 2017 - Present
      • Gainesville, Georgia

      Manage properties for short term and long term rentals on Lake Lanier and in Gainesville, Georgia.

  • Swiss Army
    • Southeast United States and Puerto Rico
    • Regional Sales Manager
      • Jul 2006 - Jun 2017
      • Southeast United States and Puerto Rico

      Managed existing accounts and sold premium and incentive products to the promotional product and incentive industries. Premium products from Victorinox Swiss Army included watches, luggage, knives, and cutlery. Covered the Southeast including Puerto Rico and some Mid Atlantic States. Actively pursued new business opportunities and attended regional trade shows. Consistently was top performer and was known for closing the Big Deals!

  • Montblanc
    • Corporate Sales Executive
      • Jul 2003 - Jul 2006

      Developed incentive and recognition programs at Fortune 500 Companies in the Southeast United States. Focus was on cultivating new business and creating new applications for Montblanc line. Called on C level executives in human resources, sales, and meeting planning.. Primary focus was on new business.

  • Gwinnett Sports Center
    • Marketing Director
      • 2001 - 2002

      Launced new Sports Center and acquired corporate sponsorships from Fortune 500 Corporations including Pepsi,Coldwell Banker Realty, and Beef O Bradys.

  • Harry and David
    • Corporate Sales Executive
      • Jul 1988 - Jul 2001

      Developed Corporate Markets Divison in Southeast composed of Fortune 500 account for premiums, incentives, new product launches, and corporate gifting. Territory grew from $500,000 to $1.3 million. Accounts included Coca Cola, Turner Broadcasting, Georgia Pacific, Southern Living, Life Care of America.

  • Atlanta Journal Constitution
    • Advertising Sales Executive
      • Jun 1981 - Jun 1987

      Sold newspaper advertising to Real Estate Industry. Focus on new home builders and real estate companies. Managed top desk in Classified Department. Responsible for key accounts and develped new business and special sections.

Education

  • 1976 - 1980
    University of Florida
    Bachelor of Science, Journalism
  • Georgia State University
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

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