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Brande Gessinger

South Bend,IN

Summary

Remains in tune with latest sales and marketing strategies including social media. Possesses excellent track record in predicting and planning for new sales direction and market trends. Identifies new sales prospects and negotiate deals while maintaining high level of customer satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

SMERF Sales Manager

Doubletree By Hilton
08.2022 - Current
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Identified prospects' needs and developed appropriate responses along with suitable information on products and services.
  • Communicated monthly and quarterly progress with DOS and Sales Team.
  • RFP's
  • Managed accounts daily for pickup and drop off.

Regional Director of Sales and Marketing

Courtyard Downtown South Bend
06.2021 - Current
  • Maximized Corporate and Group sales by updating procedures for sales department and increasing productivity.
  • Hired, supervised and coached multiple employees on sales strategies to optimize performance.
  • Drove team and company profits by developing and strengthening relationships with industry partners and potential clients.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Identified opportunities and cultivated new business through cold calling.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Performed competitive analyses and adjusted sales and marketing strategies accordingly.
  • Created regional sales plans.
  • Managed sales team of 6 employees.


Director of Sales and Marketing

Fairfield Inn And Suites Marriott
12.2018 - 06.2019

See above skills

River Valley Equine Clinic

Dr. Loren Brandt
03.2008 - 12.2018
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Utilized client and staff feedback to maintain customer partnerships and increase revenue.
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.

Store Sales Manager

Armani Exchange
05.2006 - 10.2008
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired talented individuals bringing dynamic sales expertise to organization.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Sales processes
  • Business development and planning
  • Account management
  • Territory Management
  • Accomplished manager
  • Direct sales
  • Sales Reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • New Business Development
  • Extensive personal network

Timeline

SMERF Sales Manager

Doubletree By Hilton
08.2022 - Current

Regional Director of Sales and Marketing

Courtyard Downtown South Bend
06.2021 - Current

Director of Sales and Marketing

Fairfield Inn And Suites Marriott
12.2018 - 06.2019

River Valley Equine Clinic

Dr. Loren Brandt
03.2008 - 12.2018

Store Sales Manager

Armani Exchange
05.2006 - 10.2008

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University
Brande Gessinger