Sales Manager 30+ years

Jeffrey Talley 1214 Brigham Way Geneva, IL 60134 United States 1-815-557-4208 JeffreyTalley2@aol.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Wells Fargo, Chicago IL. United States Stock Broker. January 1994 - June 2012 • Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives. • Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients. • Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities. • Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts. Best Buy, Eden Prairie MN. United States Regional Manager. January 1989 - May 1994 • Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs. • Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability. Polk Brothers, Chicago IL. United States Merchandise Manager/ Buyer/ V.P. Operations. February 1979 - June 1989 • Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers. • Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors. • Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities. • Coordinate or participate in promotional activities or trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or production managers, to market products or services. • Negotiate contracts with vendors or distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks or developing distribution strategies. EDUCATION Western IL University. Macomb IL. United States. Business , May 1981 • Series 7,8,9,10. CPA, CFP, Insurance in all states. Commodities, Futures and managed products

Sales Manager