Joan L. Adams-Mann
47728 130th Avenue
Wanamingo, MN 55983
Cell:  (507) 993-5122              Home:  (507) 824-2033

Objective:  	Seeking a full-time position in a stable, growing company where I can use my past 		experience and skill set to further my professional development.  

Experience:	

 		 Inside Sales Account Manager
		Cap Publishing Company					Jordan, MN
		July 2011 to Present
	Actively solicit business owners for exclusive advertising in restaurants across the United States.
	Present product via phone to over 80 business owners or managers daily.
	One phone call closing of sales, complete paperwork and collect payment in full over phone.
	Complete commission statements and all weekly paperwork on a timely basis.
		
		Outside Sales Account Manager
		HomePages Directories					DeKalb, IL
		April 2011 to August 2011
	Managed seven directory sales campaigns and successfully closed each publication over budget and before deadline
	Met face to face with the owners and managers of every business located in the protected territory.
	Was responsible for selling print and online advertising along with text marketing to the clients in the protected territory	
	Was responsible for weekly sales of $7,500.00
	Wrote contracts, collected  payments and sent materials to corporate every Friday
	Received several accommodations and awards during my employment.  Top documented outside sales account manager.
		
		Advertising Sales- Inside and Outside
		Faribault Daily News						Faribault, MN
		August 2010 to April 2011
	Sold classified and display advertising space for publication in local daily newspaper and online.
	Prepared lists of prospects from leads in other papers and from old accounts.
	Wrote, designed and produced ad specs for clients.
	Obtained pertinent information concerning prospect's past and current advertising for use in sales presentations.
	Was instrumental in signing new advertising contracts.
	Collected payments due on past due accounts and cash-only accounts.
	Successfully managed an existing client base of over 500 and also actively recruited new clientele.