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Blake Schimmel

Chicago,IL

Summary

Early-career business development professional with experience in commercial flooring sales support, client events, and stakeholder coordination. Skilled in relationship-building, lead generation, and product presentations. Proven ability to work with manufacturers, internal teams, and industry partners to support client growth and project success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Lead

Spartan Surfaces
Chicago, Illinois
06.2025 - Current
  • Built commercial flooring partnerships with architects, designers, and contractors.
  • Coordinated product presentations, sample requests, and manufacturer meetings to enhance client relationships and drive sales growth.
  • Facilitated client events to strengthen relationships and showcase product offerings.
  • Collaborated with manufacturers and internal teams to assist clients with product selection and project requirements.

Project Manager/Purchasing Intern

Acierno and Company
Denver, CO
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Reviewed flooring specifications, confirmed product availability and lead times with vendors to ensure project readiness.
  • Assisted project management team by conducting site visits to monitor progress and assess quality standards.
  • Prepared detailed proposals and bids for commercial flooring projects by coordinating with vendors for updated pricing.
  • Assisted accounting team with calculating benefits through coordination with Starnet Worldwide.

Bank Teller

Central Bank
Lawrence, KS
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service to customers by answering inquiries, resolving complaints and processing transactions in a timely manner.
  • Processed customer deposits and withdrawals at Central Bank teller counter.
  • Resolved account questions using Central Bank policies and procedures.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Sales

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05-2025

Skills

  • Lead generation
  • Account development
  • Product demonstrations
  • B2B expertise
  • Client relationship management
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Business Development Lead

Spartan Surfaces
06.2025 - Current

Project Manager/Purchasing Intern

Acierno and Company
05.2024 - 08.2024

Bank Teller

Central Bank
04.2023 - 08.2023

BBA - Business Administration And Sales

Kansas State University
Blake Schimmel