Braden Stejer

As an account executive at Fundera by Nerdwallet, I manage the end-to-end sales process with small to mid-sized business owners exploring their financing options. Identifying their funding needs, connecting with lenders to utilize in our network, providing clarity on our clients' options, and advising them on the best solutions are the core components of our sales process. Exceptional customer service, efficient pipeline management, and a good understanding of my clients help make their financing experience seamless and effective through Nerdwallet.

My responsibilities as an SDR at Formic were to prospect manufacturers who can benefit from automation, identify key decision-makers, engage through a variety of cold outreach, and align our interests to set the stage for a partnership. Leveraging my cold-outreach and sharp rapport-building skills made me an asset to Formic's top of funnel strategy.

As a national account executive, I was responsible for making new partnerships with prospective clients through cold calling. Typically, this process included prospecting small to mid-sized businesses, building rapid rapport, discussing the business's pains and goals with the decision makers, educating them on our marketing solutions, and ultimately building enough value and trust to earn their business. This B2B sales experience gave me a valuable skillset I continue to apply at every stage in my career.

As a retail program trainer at Parker and Sons I was responsible for training new - hires to succeed as an appointment generator, continuing development of our current team, and maintaining my own production levels. My success as an appointment generator furthered my understanding of the sales process and contributed to an excellent foundation for stepping into a traditional sales position.

As a sales management intern at The Buckle, I created a strategy to increase our credit card market share, developed a training platform to educate my team and drive results, and forecasted sales goals to set the pace for my team. As a leader on the team, I utilized my entrepreneurial mindset to find creative solutions to problems while also developing our sales staff and managing daily store operations.

As a sales representative for Vivint, I engaged with potential customers about their smart home needs, the advantages of our products, and how our systems fit within their lifestyle. My door to door experience has given me professional stamina for overcoming objections, as well as an ability to make meaningful connections quickly with potential customers.