Marlene Gentry
Director Of Sales Marketing at The Laurel of Asheville Magazine- Claim this Profile
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Mike Murray
Marlene was an exceptional Account Manager while at Waste Management. Her ability to develop and maintain personal relationships with her customers, provide solutions and ensure the ultimate result of customer satisfaction was second to none. Her knowledge and expertise of the waste and recycling industry would be valuable to any company she works with.
Mike Murray
Marlene was an exceptional Account Manager while at Waste Management. Her ability to develop and maintain personal relationships with her customers, provide solutions and ensure the ultimate result of customer satisfaction was second to none. Her knowledge and expertise of the waste and recycling industry would be valuable to any company she works with.
Mike Murray
Marlene was an exceptional Account Manager while at Waste Management. Her ability to develop and maintain personal relationships with her customers, provide solutions and ensure the ultimate result of customer satisfaction was second to none. Her knowledge and expertise of the waste and recycling industry would be valuable to any company she works with.
Mike Murray
Marlene was an exceptional Account Manager while at Waste Management. Her ability to develop and maintain personal relationships with her customers, provide solutions and ensure the ultimate result of customer satisfaction was second to none. Her knowledge and expertise of the waste and recycling industry would be valuable to any company she works with.
Experience
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The Laurel of Asheville Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Sales Marketing
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Apr 2016 - Present
Our goal is to build long term relationships with local and regional businesses through advertising in our monthly magazine - The Laurel of Asheville. Our publication serves over ten counties in WNC, promoting the uniqueness of western North Carolina. Featuring established businesses in the area, our goal is to provide information to locals as well as tourists. Upcoming events, beautiful photography and themed editions appeal to a wide audience. Our demographics are readers who are typically well educated and earn higher than average income, typically 75k to 150k per household.
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Waste Pro USA
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United States
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Manager/Regional Sales Manager
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Jul 2010 - May 2015
As a producing Sales Manager, I had two Sales Reps in the Asheville area, overseeing and directing sales growth in their protected territories. Within 6 months of hire, I added the Charlotte/Concord areas to my responsibilities - hiring, setting up, and directing an additional three Sales Reps and their territories. Reported monthly growth revenues to my Regional Vice President along with District Managers of each area. As a producing Sales Manager, I had two Sales Reps in the Asheville area, overseeing and directing sales growth in their protected territories. Within 6 months of hire, I added the Charlotte/Concord areas to my responsibilities - hiring, setting up, and directing an additional three Sales Reps and their territories. Reported monthly growth revenues to my Regional Vice President along with District Managers of each area.
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WM
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United States
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager
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Apr 2001 - Jun 2010
New business development in specified territory. Maintained all aspects of customer base. Demonstrated strong relationship building skills; prepared City, County and Government bids. Implemented professional selling and negotiation skills to win large accounts and group accounts. Active in several Chambers, a Board Member of the local Apartment Association for two years, and participated in "green" community projects. New business development in specified territory. Maintained all aspects of customer base. Demonstrated strong relationship building skills; prepared City, County and Government bids. Implemented professional selling and negotiation skills to win large accounts and group accounts. Active in several Chambers, a Board Member of the local Apartment Association for two years, and participated in "green" community projects.
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Republic Services
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United States
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Executive
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Oct 1994 - Sep 2000
Generated new revenue - temporary business and book of permanent business in specified territory. Strengths in relationship building, participated in three area Chambers and community events. Maintained account base, implemented price increases and secured contract renewals. Generated new revenue - temporary business and book of permanent business in specified territory. Strengths in relationship building, participated in three area Chambers and community events. Maintained account base, implemented price increases and secured contract renewals.
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