Kevin Lentz 7553 Rivermont Trail House Springs, MO 63051 Home Phone: 314.629.8128 Email: KevinJLentz@aol.com PROFILE A consummate sales professional who has consistently demonstrated success in exceeding sales goals. A history of documented achievements with exceptional success in penetrating new markets and increasing sales. Committed to targeting and achieving strategic objectives through professional selling skills and proper time management. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2000 -Present Insurance Marketing Specialist AFLAC 1996-2000 Opened 100 new payroll accounts using effective cold calling techniques and intensive follow up strategies Attained #4 sales agent in the state of Missouri during first full year with premium over 250K. Implemented marketing strategy that increased production by 45% annually Retained key accounts using customer service program for filing claims and bill reconciliation Regional Sales Manager Follett Educational Services Exceeded annual budgeted sales goals of 9+ million by more than 15% Grew regions revenue by 250K for negotiating the largest software sale in company history Cultivated a sales team of 7 territory managers, 6 which attained “Million Dollar Sales” club status Territory Sales Manager 1985-1996 Promoted to Regional Manager Implemented consultative selling techniques and increased sales by 30% Delivered a multi-year contract with a major client in Missouri, actualizing over 2 million dollars in new sales District Sales Manager Encyclopaedia Britannica Grew sales by 30% in first 6 months of managing district office Responsible for all phases of recruiting, training, and retaining a motivated sales team, increasing sales team production by 70% Division Sales Trainer Promoted to District Manager in a year Provided weekly advanced sales training seminars for new team members Sales Representative Promoted to Division Sales Trainer in 4 months Kevin Lentz 7553 Rivermont Trail House Springs, MO 63051 Home Phone: 314.629.8128 Email: KevinJLentz@aol.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED Area Sales Manager Accountant United States Chamber of Commerce Gulf and Western Industries, Inc. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AFLAC # 4 Producer in Missouri New Associate of the Year 2001 # 1 in New Payroll Accounts 2005 Follett Educational Services Regional Manager of the Year Million Dollar Sales Club Buyer of the Year Chairman’s Club Encyclopaedia Britannica District Manager of the Month Sales Representative of the Month United Sates Congress – Congressman Sam Gibbons Congressional Intern EDUCATION Central Methodist College Bachelor of Science, Accounting