Brandon Popio
Youngstown
Summary
Senior Marketing student graduating in Spring 2026, with a strong sales foundation and a competitive, coachable mindset. Excels in building real trust quickly, asks sharp discovery questions, and follows through with consistent, organized execution. Comfortable prospecting, handling objections, and moving opportunities through the pipeline using CRM discipline and data. Ready to join a high-performing team and contribute measurable results immediately.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SALES & MARKETING SPECIALIST
Flash Vapes LLC
Akron-Cleveland
01.2024 - Current
- Managed full sales cycle across multiple locations, maintaining a clean pipeline and consistent follow-up.
- Executed local marketing campaigns (email/social/promos) to drive traffic and generate leads.
- Improved retention by resolving issues fast and identifying upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
CAREER AGENT
Globe Life
Columbus
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed book of business via systematic prospecting, proactive follow-up, and structured tracking throughout entire sales process.
- Met with clients to understand their goals and explain coverage in plain language, matching the right policy to their needs and budget.
- Earned repeat business by staying responsive after the sale, answering questions, supporting claims needs, and identifying additional coverage opportunities.
SALES SUPERVISOR
JD Finish Line
Aurora
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led day-to-day sales execution by coaching associates, setting daily goals, and keeping the team focused on hitting store targets.
- Delivered a high energy customer experience by assisting with product selection, resolving issues quickly, and driving add-on sales at checkout.
- Supported store operations by managing merchandising standards, ensuring accurate inventory flow, and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor.
Education
BBA - Marketing, Digital Marketing
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Kent, OH05-2026
High school or equivalent - Future Business Leaders of America
AUSTINTOWN-FITCH HIGH SCHOOL
Youngstown, OH05-2018
Skills
- Prospecting
- Lead generation
- Consultative selling
- Negotiation
- Contract negotiation
- Objection handling
- Deal closure
- Relationship building
- Sales presentations
- Upselling
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
CAREER AGENT
Globe Life
01.2024 - 08.2024
SALES & MARKETING SPECIALIST
Flash Vapes LLC
01.2024 - Current
SALES SUPERVISOR
JD Finish Line
01.2022 - 01.2024
BBA - Marketing, Digital Marketing
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
High school or equivalent - Future Business Leaders of America
AUSTINTOWN-FITCH HIGH SCHOOL