CHRISTOPHER T.

HEISLER
1420 C Stoney Meadows Dr. ch9fed38@westpost.net
St. Louis, MO 63088 314.749.6090
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a long term career in Relationship Management or, Sales/Account Manage
ment while demonstrating superior sales achievement by managing a successful sal
es team and consistently exceeding established quotas, maximizing account growth
and delivering documented sales results.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
US Food Service, St. Louis, MO
Senior Territory Manager March 2007-July 2009
Responsibilities included Managing high dollar, high volume accounts while promo
ting and selling Capitol Equipment, Business Development Tools and supplies, and
providing Business solutions to local Hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities, Mil
itary Institutions, and established businesses throughout Missouri and the great
er St. Louis area.
Exceeded sales growth goals for the first year by 50% within the first two quar
ters of employment.
Consistently grew territory sales by 5 to 10% monthly.
Ranked #13 out of 177 regional sales associates within the first year (2007-200
9.)
Established a proven track record in client satisfaction and relationship build
ing through brand awareness and consistency in follow-up and customer service.
Repeatedly conducted Brand Training for all newly hired associates as pertained
to client rapport and sales building technique.
B. A. Barnhart & Associates, St. Louis, MO
Financial Planning Associate/FAIT 2005-2007
Responsibilities included promoting and selling financial products and solutions
to clients within Missouri.
Extensively trained in money management portfolio products for Financial Adviso
rs and brokers throughout the greater St. Louis area.
Responsible for helping close $30 million account within the first year.
Responsible for bringing high dollar clients of $2.5 million plus to the table
within the first two quarters of employment.
WHITE DOVE INC. St. Louis, MO February 1999-October 2004
Responsibilities as C.O.O. included day to day operation and growth of business,
as well as management of funds and key staff members to achieve continual growt
h in sales and value of company.
Consistently generated and maintained growing revenue for business eventually e
xceeding 1.9 million annually for five years running. (FY99 sales $600K FY04 sa
les $1.9 million)
Successfully trained management staff in core competencies of business manageme
nt, marketing and product knowledge relevant to growing key accounts.
Successfully trained and managed an executive staff of over 35 employees with l
ess than 1% turnover in five years of operation.
Obtained and maintained national acclaim for business operations within the fir
st year.
Repeatedly asked to write for local media, (St. Louis Business Journal, St. Lou
is Post Dispatch and St. Louis Magazine) on relevant knowledge pertaining to bus
iness expertise.
SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES
Fluent in Italian, Strong working knowledge of Spanish
S.T.A.R.S. Advanced Sales Certification (Level 1 and 2)
Sandler Advanced Sales Training Certification
EDUCATION
University of Missouri, St. Louis (May 1998)
Bachelor of Arts English Literature
Minor Communications