Zoraida Medrano

I've been in sales for over 9 years, and it's been an incredible journey. My whole life, people sought me out for sales, and I did MLM work on the side while working regular jobs. In 2017, a friend told me 'Zoraida, you're always selling something' and encouraged me to do it full-time on a bigger scale. I took the plunge and threw myself in - it was sink or swim - and it came pretty naturally. I started as an Account Manager with ProLine in New Jersey, managing that entire territory, visiting accounts, doing presentations, and growing the business. My first year, I earned an award for adding 100 accounts. I've received numerous awards throughout my time with the company, including Salesperson of the Year and highest sales ever in one quarter for a whole year. During the pandemic in 2020, I sold a quarter of a million dollars in one month. I grew into a trainer role and became a regional sales leader representing Philly, New Jersey, New York, and traveling everywhere from Massachusetts to Maryland to help other team members. I presented at conventions and events, using all my different skills - training, leading, and selling - under one umbrella. As an independent contractor, nobody was micromanaging me, so I had to get up and hustle every day. I'm very competitive, so it was always a challenge to beat my numbers and get higher sales. In April, I took on a new role as Brand Services Manager for Vanguard Cleaning Systems in the RTP area of North Carolina. I'm not doing exclusive sales anymore but applying my expertise to service-based work. I can walk into a location with an expert eye and see what's not being done right chemically and where we can offer extra services. I consider myself a multifaceted person, and I don't always exclusively do just one thing. It's been a fun, growing experience, and I've really enjoyed it.