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.
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.
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.
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.