Results-oriented Senior Account Executive with experience strengthening customer relationships and promoting company offerings. Strong active listening and persuasion skills. Adaptable and motivated by new challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Account Executive
Cars.com
09.2019 - Current
Lead & Support team of 9 Account Executives
Responsible for driving strategy and attaining team monthly revenue goal of $9,000,000
Innovate new avenues to demonstrate value across entire connected Cars Commerce Platform
Utilize advanced data within Google Analytics, CRM & internal data systems, interpret & create meaningful stories to support shopper value
Embrace change and challenge dealer partners to utilize technology to improve customer experience
East Division FUEL award – 2021
Presidents Club award – 2021.
Account Executive
Oracle
12.2017 - 07.2018
New business hunter of technology solutions within F&B division
Drive growth of wired & cloud based Point of Sale systems, loyalty program solutions, reporting/analytics as well as inventory & labor management software
Access existing technology and make recommendations on improved systems & processes
Train staff on utilization of new software & hardware systems.
Account Executive
Edmunds.com
12.2014 - 12.2017
Hunt new business, meet with principle decision makers and close new deals
Advertising consultant focusing on maximizing client-consumer engagement online & in showroom
Deliver high level data/ insights & help implement better practices to increase ROI & share of market
Coordinate launch trainings to ensure product adoption within dealership
Train dealership staff on product tools and best practices to increase ROI
Manage portfolio of business generating $85,000-$100,000 monthly ensuring revenue flow.
Senior Account Executive
Cars.com - Gannett
07.2006 - 12.2014
Closed new business deals with Automotive principle decision makers
Managed portfolio of automotive accounts generating between $135,000 - $175,000 monthly
Exceeded yearly revenue goals set by management 7 out of 8 years
Grew revenue 150% during time in current position
Named Cars.com Sales Person of the year 2007
NJ Press Media Individual Excellence & Team Excellence awards (2009, 2011)
Sold full suite of advertising solutions including, behavioral targeting, SEO/SEM, mobile advertising, social media packages, direct mail, and automotive lead generator programs & more
Served as advertising consultant to business owners, reviewing accounts regularly and making suggestions to improve advertising ROI
Developed & organized yearly group product training seminars w/approximately 50 – 75 attendees.
Advertising Advisor
Gannett NJ Press Media Group - Careerbuilder.com vertical
01.2006 - 06.2006
Sold recruitment advertising focusing on upselling entire portfolio to increase ad revenue
Retained customer base by retaining ongoing digital job packages monthly
Promoted to Senior Account Executive Automotive.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
William Paterson University
01.2000
Skills
Client Relationship Management
Relationship Building
Team Collaboration
Sales Quota Achievement
Business Development
Pipeline Management
Analytics Analysis & Presentation
CRM proficiency
Timeline
Senior Account Executive
Cars.com
09.2019 - Current
Account Executive
Oracle
12.2017 - 07.2018
Account Executive
Edmunds.com
12.2014 - 12.2017
Senior Account Executive
Cars.com - Gannett
07.2006 - 12.2014
Advertising Advisor
Gannett NJ Press Media Group - Careerbuilder.com vertical