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Rhonda Burnim is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in various industries, including sales management, product development, and marketing. She has a strong background in building relationships, increasing sales, and driving business growth. Rhonda holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Individual Concentration in Sport Studies/Business/Communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Experience

    • Market Developer-New England
      • Dec 2022 - Jan 2024
      • New England Territory

    • Northeast Sales Manager- Builder Channel for InSinkErator
      • Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
      • Northeast Region

      Prospected for new business by presenting InSinkErator Sustainability CEU courses to plumbing engineers, architects, developers, IIDA and NKBA members in major NE cities.Consistently increased new business plumbing specifications in multi-unit housing projects every year by over 12% annually. Secured agreement with WinnCompanies- commitment for specifying InSinkerator products in all projects resulting in over 20,000 new units annually.Attended Builder Association meetings, architectural association and plumbing association meetings and networking events building relationships with potential clients.Worked closely with New England, NY and NJ rep firms on specific projects and new product introductions.

  • WELCO Distibutors
    • Northeast Region- NJ, NY and New England states
    • Sales Manager- Architectural Surfaces Division
      • Jun 1999 - Oct 2014
      • Northeast Region- NJ, NY and New England states

      Managed sales force, increased sales and obtained product specifications in the Northeast Region for HANEX Solid Surface material and PIONITE Decorative Laminates. Represented AVONITE Solid Surface material for 13 years and STARON Quartz- 2 years. Clients included; the Architecture and Design community, National Accounts, Healthcare, Education, Corporate, Institutional, Multi-unit housing, Retail and Hospitality markets.

    • Regional Accounts Manager
      • 1998 - 1999
      • Westport, CT

      Generated new product introduction and sales of customized golf instructional videos to corporations, charities and country clubs. Attained over 110% of sales objective with American Airlines/Susan G Komen event. Created and developed national marketing plan for tradeshow and conference business.

  • CYRK
    • Boston, MA
    • National Account Manager for FIDELITY INVESTMENTS- on site
      • 1994 - 1998
      • Boston, MA

      Created, developed and sold customized logo apparel and promotional products to Fidelity employees nationally for time sensitive corporate functions, meetings and events. Managed the Fidelity Corporate Gift Catalog and special projects. Increased profit margins over 7% and increased sales revenues over 42% annually.

  • SAMSONITE Furniture Company
    • New England- 6 state territory
    • Regional Accounts Manager
      • 1989 - 1994
      • New England- 6 state territory

      Sales of 5 lines of casual, folding, dining and patio furniture (Samsonite, Halcyon and Molla) to furniture and garden specialty retailers, Caldor and Bradlees corporate headquarters and other discount department stores in New England territory. Obtained new distribution in Lechmere and BJ's Wholesale Club. Doubled territory sales volume in 2 years. President's Club- 1992 and 1993.

    • Sales Representative- Professional Tennis
      • 1982 - 1984
      • Central Florida

      Employed in Sales Planning Department at Corporate Headquarters.FIRST FEMALE remote sales representative.Sales of tennis and raquetball rackets, balls, related equipment to tennis pro shops at country clubs, tennis camps and racquetball clubs. Attained over 114% of annual quota. Managed local Grass Roots program- Identifying promising young players for sponsorship.

Education

  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst
    Bachelor of Arts Degree with Individual Concentration, Sport Studies/Business/Communications

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