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Bob Evans

Summary

Motivated Business Development Associate bringing-34 year career in territory development and prospecting. Business development expert versed in quickly mastering new concepts and technologies to drive successful market development. Consultative sales specialist.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Development

ANOVA Furnishings
06.2018 - 01.2024

Responsible for covering N. CA / AZ / NM. Added OK/NE/KS in 2023. Traveled to client offices to boost brand awareness through product presentations, project reviews and networking events. Created new pipeline annually of $4.5 - $5.5 million. Achieved budget and plan numbers each year of $1.9 - $2.6 million. Achieved or exceeded weekly behaviors for presentations, strategic meetings and introduction meetings to new clients.

Business Development USA

ANOVA Furnishings
07.2015 - 06.2018
  • Expanded client base by identifying and targeting key industry decision makers.
  • Secured strategic partnerships for increased revenue generation and market penetration.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to elevate brand awareness and credibility within the territories.
  • Streamlined sales processes, resulting in improved efficiency and higher conversion rates.
  • Forged strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and encouraging repeat business.
  • Opened new territories for potential new hires. Opened the DC / VA territory with a pipeline of $750K. Opened the N. CA territory with a pipeline of $800K.

Territory Development

ANOVA Furnishings
03.2012 - 07.2015

As the first outside sales rep for the company I covered MO/KS/NE/IA. Prospecting and cold calling activities created face to face meetings with Landscape Architects. I was able to create brand awareness through product presentations and networking events.


Pipeline grew from $0 to over $4 million with sales at $1 million in 2013.

Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual
11.2008 - 03.2012
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing comprehensive financial advice and personalized solutions.
  • Streamlined financial processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in portfolio management.
  • Developed tailored investment and insurance strategies to optimize clients'' long-term financial goals.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with thorough documentation and diligent monitoring of transactions.
  • Achieved company goal of 100 policies issued in first year

Vice President

Hunt & Evans Group
03.1999 - 11.2008

Independent Rep Company in the Promotional Products industry. Represented 8 companies in a 10 state territory. Generated annual revenue of $6-$8 million through in person meetings and trade shows.

Education

Associates - Business Administration

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
05.1988

Skills

  • CRM Software - SalesForce
  • Pipeline Management
  • Cold-Calling
  • Sales Presentations
  • Sandler Sales Training
  • Sales Forecasting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Territory Development

ANOVA Furnishings
06.2018 - 01.2024

Business Development USA

ANOVA Furnishings
07.2015 - 06.2018

Territory Development

ANOVA Furnishings
03.2012 - 07.2015

Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual
11.2008 - 03.2012

Vice President

Hunt & Evans Group
03.1999 - 11.2008

Associates - Business Administration

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Bob Evans