MATTHEW M. DALTON 26 Old Chester Road • Derry, NH, 03038

Cell: 267-229-6567 • Matthew.Dalton@snhu.edu

Quota-surpassing sales representative with a history of exceeding employer expectations across diverse

industries. Enjoy talking to people and establishing a long-term, loyal customer base.

Persuasive communicator through use of consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcome

objections, build relationships and in-turn drive revenue.

Tenacious negotiator and closer adept at conveying products/services benefits and generating customer interest.

Quickly learn, master and sell new product offerings.

EDUCATION

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY Manchester, NH

Bachelor of Science, Marketing December, 2015

Minor in Professional Sales

Dean’s List/Major GPA 3.5

Awarded the position of DECA President

Professional Selling Association

SALES SKILLS Account Acquisition & Retention Lead Qualification & Generation

Cold Calling & Telephone Sales Presentation & Public Speaking Skills

Territory Management & Customer Support B2B & B2C Sales

SALES EXPERIENCE

CINTAS Chelmsford, MA

Sales Intern May 2015 – Present

Qualify potential clients through research; prospect via 120 cold calls per day.

Consistently meet daily goal of converting cold leads to 10 appointments for the sales team.

Create customized direct mail pieces for specific target audiences in Northern New England.

Participate in regular sales training covering topics such as uncovering needs, overcoming objections, gaining

commitment and retaining accounts.

Assist sales reps in closing business through knowledge of clients and their businesses.

VEMMA Manchester, NH

Direct Sales Leader for privately held global company specializing in liquid nutrition 2012-2013

Generated, qualified, and closed on over 600 leads; maintained client relationships.

Mentored and trained a minimum of 200 people in the organization.

Served and consulted 300+ plus customers on health and liquid nutrition.

Drove a revenue figure north of $100,000 for corporate headquarters.

Executed marketing strategies to increase revenue.

Resolved challenges and created opportunities to achieve goals on deadline.

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS Manchester, NH

Sales Associate 2012-2013

Engaged customers and implemented sales ideas to positively influence the bottom line.

Trained and coached new employees to handle customers, sell and promote items, and become project leaders.

SNHU MARKETING PLANS 2013-2014

Wells Fargo

Designed marketing plan for approach, acquisition, and maintenance of new customer, Skillsoft.

Interpreted analytics and market data to draft ideas to best serve Skillsoft.

Strengthened team camaraderie, boosting morale and raising performance.

Nashua Flight Simulator

Developed a marketing plan to increase market share and drive revenue.

Researched market data and monitored industry trends to ensure maximum impact of plan.

Motivated and encouraged team members to facilitate effective development and presentation of plan for optimal

clarity.