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Arno Eckardt

Columbus,OH

Summary

Sales Professional with 25+ years of B2B sales experience, selling to C-Suite level executives. Working in Computer, Telecom, and related Industries, as well as Recruiting in IT, Sales, Medical fields. Proficient in Relationship development, through Networking, and cold calling. Continually exceeded sales quotas, closed higher than average margin deals through solution selling and customer partnerships. #1 Distribution Rep for Hewlett Packard Workstation and Server product lines for 2 years at Arrow Electronics

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

ACES NETWORK
09.2026 - Current

ACES Network is an Independent Rep firm providing Sales and Marketing roles to companies looking to expand their customer base and increase sales in their geographic service area.

Owner

R-No Services
09.2009 - Current
  • Fulfillment Services – Oct. 2018 – Present
  • Provided Home Repair / Remodeling / Handyman services to clients.
  • Referrals from Realtors / Insurance / Business Professionals.

Managing Partner

Dawgs 4 A Cause
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Dawgs 4 A Cause was founded to help support local charitable organizations. We raise funds by selling premium quality products through mobile food vending and donate a portion of our proceeds to the group that is sponsored for the day. Our goal is to provide premium products to our customers at a reasonable price and continuing to grow our organization so that fundraising efforts may be expanded to as many organizations as possible.
  • We welcome organizations who are interested in finding other avenues of raising funds for their cause.
  • Dawgs 4 A Cause believes in only the best for our customers. Just look at our menu, featuring the famous Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, Central Ohio's own Falters Meats for our Sausages and Brats, The Good Frank for our vegan dog, topped with Bens Mustard, another local favorite.
  • We've got the "Best in the Midwest", and would love to share them with you.
  • Come and enjoy Dawgs 4 A Cause and know that not only is your food coming from a local source your money also goes right back into the community.
  • Want to find out more, just give us a call @ (614) 94-DAWGS (614) 943-2947

IT Recruiter / Client Services

Manifest Solutions
10.2014 - 06.2016

Recruited IT professionals for positions with local Columbus Ohio Clients in Insurance, Energy. Distribution and Aviation Sectors

Sales Recruiter

National Register USA
05.2014 - 09.2014
  • National Register is a national recruiting firm specializing in finding exceptional sales candidates and sales management talent.

Executive Recruiter

Medical Staffing Options
03.2012 - 05.2014
  • Medical Staffing Options was founded in 2002 and has served as an Ohio based travel nursing company until 2011 when the company started working across the United States. Medical Staffing Options is based around 3 core principles (Quality, Responsiveness, and Integrity) we attempt to separate our company from the rest of our competitors by focusing on candidate quality and making ethical choices in our pursuit of growth. Medical Staffing Options has had 640% growth in the past 3 years and was recognized as the 2nd fastest growing company in Central Ohio. Our foundation was built on three business principles, Quality, Responsiveness and Integrity. These three traits guide our business practices and search processes.
  • Our approach to the travel nurse business is unique, we strive to develop long term relationships with not only the clients we search for but also the professionals that we place. The relationships we build with our clients and candidates are our number one priority.
  • We go out of our way to service our clients / candidates above and beyond the search / placement process.
  • At Medical Staffing Options, "we do Lots of Little Things a Little Bit Better."

Commercial Account Representative

Stauffers Painting Systems
06.2008 - 09.2009
  • Built commercial business from $15,000.00 in 2008 to $145,000 September 2009.
  • Networked with Commercial Realtors / Property Management Companies and Contractors for purpose of procurement of commercial contracts.
  • Managed contractors for commercial projects involving multiple trades and project managers from various organizations.
  • Called on Commercial Realtors, Investors, and Building owners for purpose of building long term relationships and projects.

Managing Partner

Advanced Cabling Enterprises
09.2000 - 12.2006
  • Built start up business from inception to sales of $685,000.00 fiscal year 2006.
  • Procured customers to provide Cabling, Telecommunications, Telephony, and Network electronics solutions based on their needs.
  • Managed / involved in all aspects of business from initial customer contact, design, quote, project management, and final handover to customer.
  • Consultative selling approach to provide a “one stop” shop for customers’ communications needs.

Senior Account Executive

XO Communications
05.1997 - 08.2000
  • Exceeded quotas for each month of sales for the first 2 years.
  • Cold called and networked to close customers from all types of business.
  • Cultivated new customers by networking with many different representatives from various industries.
  • Closed the largest National Account with the largest long distance revenue.
  • Maintained key accounts

Account Executive

Parallel Technologies, Inc
03.1994 - 05.1997
  • Recruited key business partners / Resellers to provide structured cabling systems to enhance their product sales.
  • Directed, managed and trained a staff of 2 account representatives and 1 project manager in the areas of prospecting techniques, project management and business procurement
  • Represented different manufacturers and sold various products, depending on potential customer’s application.
  • As account executive, uncovered potential customers through cold calling, networking and referrals.
  • Called on CIO, and IT Managers in Central Ohio and surrounding counties for the purpose of providing network solutions

Inside Sales Representative

Arrow Electronics, Inc
07.1986 - 03.1994
  • Prospected, and maintained dealer accounts while maintaining one of the highest G.P. levels in the company.
  • #1 Representative for Hewlett Packard Computer Systems Organization Products (Workstation and Servers) 1992 & 1993.
  • Developed and Maintained customer relationships in a 4 state territory.
  • Consultative selling of all computer and peripheral lines to variety of resellers.
  • Quarterly Pacesetter:
  • 1993: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Quarters
  • 1992: 3rd, and 4th Quarters
  • Rising Star award 1991

Education

Business Administration

Franklin University

Skills

  • Account Management, Applicant Tracking Systems, B2B, Benefits Negotiation, Budgets, Business Analysis, Business Development, Coaching, Cold Calling, Construction, Consulting, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Recruitment, CRM, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Human Resources, Internet Recruiting, Interviews, Leadership, Managed Services, Management, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Networking, New Business Development, Process Scheduler, Professional Services, Project Management, Purchasing, Recruiting, Sales, Salesforcecom, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Selling, Solution Selling, Sourcing, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Team Building, Technical Recruiting, Telecommunications, Temporary Placement, Temporary Staffing, Training

Personal Information

Title: Sales Professional

Timeline

Owner

ACES NETWORK
09.2026 - Current

Managing Partner

Dawgs 4 A Cause
06.2016 - 12.2019

IT Recruiter / Client Services

Manifest Solutions
10.2014 - 06.2016

Sales Recruiter

National Register USA
05.2014 - 09.2014

Executive Recruiter

Medical Staffing Options
03.2012 - 05.2014

Owner

R-No Services
09.2009 - Current

Commercial Account Representative

Stauffers Painting Systems
06.2008 - 09.2009

Managing Partner

Advanced Cabling Enterprises
09.2000 - 12.2006

Senior Account Executive

XO Communications
05.1997 - 08.2000

Account Executive

Parallel Technologies, Inc
03.1994 - 05.1997

Inside Sales Representative

Arrow Electronics, Inc
07.1986 - 03.1994

Business Administration

Franklin University
Arno Eckardt