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Amanda Duncan
Open To Work

Amanda Duncan

Chesapeake City

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Account ManagerCustomer Service ManagerOwner

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Chesapeake City, MD
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k match

Summary

Proven account manager with expertise in customer engagement, sales strategy, and market analysis. Successfully drove sales growth by re-engaging dormant accounts and maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

United Cocoa Processor
Newark
01.2022 - Current
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned customer accounts (small-to-mid size and transactional and select growth accounts) Ensuring consistent engagement and responsiveness.
  • Re-engaging dormant or inactive accounts through targeted outreach.
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through responsiveness and issue resolution
  • Develop and execute targeted call lists to engage new and existing customers
  • Prospect, qualify, and convert new business opportunities
  • Support and attend industry trade shows and customer visits to promote products and expand market presence
  • Maintain an active sales pipeline and contribute to forecasting activities.
  • Following up on meetings, samples, trials, open action items to maintain sales momentum.
  • Prepare and deliver customer quotations aligned with margin targets and market conditions
  • Manage contract pricing and spot pricing requests
  • Convert quotes into sales orders and manage them through fulfillment
  • Coordinate with supply chain, production planning, and logistics teams to ensure:

Inventory availability

Accurate lead times

On-time delivery

  • Troubleshoot and resolve order-related issues such as delays, shortages, or quality concerns
  • Translate customer requirements into internal product specifications

Customer Service Manager

Genuine Parts Co
Middletown
09.2013 - 10.2021
  • Managed efficient accounting, cash register, and store operations, including scanning items, processing payments, record keeping, journal entries, global service processing, issuing receipts, and end-of-the-day bank transfers to HQ bank accounts for various stores.
  • Investigated daily account variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies such as credit card disputes, deposit delays, and statement reviewing/correction for various stores and HQ accounts.
  • Took incoming sales orders and general customer service inquiries from independent and local NAPA stores by phone and on-site.
  • Functioned as an account manager for independent franchises.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers, management, and owners, creating positive impressions of the business.
  • Coordinated all store reporting, identifying, and logging all discrepancies within MS Excel, and communicated to management daily.
  • Reviewed and audited all cash refunds, cash voids, and zero cash exchange invoices to ensure required sign-offs and initials were received.

Owner

Graffic Embroidery
Newark
09.2007 - 12.2013
  • Managed daily operations of custom embroidery and screen printing business.
  • Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely completion of customer orders.
  • Designed and created unique embroidery patterns for diverse client needs.
  • Coordinated with suppliers for quality materials and equipment maintenance.
  • Fostered relationships with clients to understand their customization requirements.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Wilmington College
New Castle, DE
06-2004

Skills

  • Account management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Customer engagement
  • Customer retention strategies
  • Order management
  • Order processing
  • Complaint management
  • Supply chain coordination
  • National accounts
  • Contract negotiation
  • Schedule management
  • Technical product knowledge
  • Project management
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • Problem solving
  • Document coordination

Affiliations

  • Headed multiple food donation drives
  • Local community engagement

Timeline

Account Manager

United Cocoa Processor
01.2022 - Current

Customer Service Manager

Genuine Parts Co
09.2013 - 10.2021

Owner

Graffic Embroidery
09.2007 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Wilmington College
Amanda Duncan