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Lauren Johnson
Summary
Experienced Business Development Representative offering proven track record of working with customers to achieve solutions and drive company growth. Skilled in networking with industry professionals to build lead pipeline and increase client base.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Skills
Relationship building and management
Team leadership and coaching
Goal-oriented
Training and development
Lead Qualification
Goals and performance
Sale expertise
Strategic thinker
Personnel development
Customer relations
Accomplishments
Achieved over 150% of quota attainment 6 consecutive quarters.
Planned and lead 3 career panel sessions for the US BDR Organization.
Nominated as a BDR Captain for the US BDR Organization.
Lead 10 monthly sessions for onboarding new US BDR hires.
Collaborated with the following cross functional partners groups to drive productive change in the BDR Organization: Verticalization, Data Scientists, Salesloft, and Sales Methodology.
2x Global BDR of the Quarter
2022 Rookie of the Year
Dream Maker's Club 2022
Dream Maker's Club 2023
Work History
Business Development Representative
Block Inc.
Saint Louis, MO
04.2022 - Current
Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective clients.
Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
Utilized knowledge of industry trends to develop value-added solutions and approaches for target audiences.
Used SalesForce to handle current portfolio and prospective leads.
Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches.
Exceeded target individual average revenue goals year over year.
Sales Manager
Wireless Lifestyle
Warrensburg, MO
05.2018 - 03.2022
Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target to current business conditions and forecast needs
Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events
Oversaw, trained and encouraged 6 sales consultants, promoting culture of efficiency and performance
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics, which improved process flows
Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively
Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success
Oversaw daily operations of start-up, including staffing and training, planogram compliance, inventory control and financial functions
Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets
Sales Consultant
Wireless Lifestyle
Warrensburg, MO
11.2016 - 05.2018
Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases
Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions and redirect concerns toward positive aspects
Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
Processed credit and debit card payments to complete purchasing experience
Referred customers to various services by evaluating needs and providing recommendations
Timeline
Business Development Representative - Block Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Sales Manager - Wireless Lifestyle
05.2018 - 03.2022
Sales Consultant - Wireless Lifestyle
11.2016 - 05.2018
University of Central Missouri - , Public Relations
University of Central Missouri - , Education
Education
Public Relations
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
05.2017
Education
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
05.2017
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
RemoteHybrid
Important To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programs
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