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Bret C. Van Pelt

Summary

Accomplished Senior Account Executive. Committed with demonstrated success in sales, customer relations and prospecting. Ambitious and dedicated leader with experience training and mentoring new team members.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Account Executive

ATMOSPHERE TV

05.2022 - 06.2024

Exceeded quarterly goals. 180%+ in Q4 of '23 & Q1 of '24 and was pacing to 200% in Q2 of 2024
Helped define sales and marketing processes that drove desired sales outcomes and identified improvements.
Utilized CRM tools effectively to manage client information and track progress on accounts, leading to more accurate forecasting and pipeline management.
Mentored junior account executives, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.

Client Relations Manager

SWIFTMILE, INC.

03.2020 - 05.2022

Help bring Swiftmile to become the leader in public charging for shared & personal micromobility vehicles.
Organized the different activities required to transition clients from Sales/Business Development to Operations, doing so with clear communication and attention to detail
Assisted clients by spending time on understanding their needs, and taking a leadership role in addressing those client needs
Oversaw the handling of clients, ensuring strong client relationships by adding 'value' to the company's market offerings.

Sales Manager

COVERT AUTO GROUP

01.2012 - 03.2020

This sales position has refined and sharpened my overall sales skills with emphasis on closing deals
Responsibilities include: Strategically negotiate with customers to close on deals and increase sales
Personally work deals, interest rates, leases, and calculate financial requirements prior to obtaining approval from F&I managers
Maintain contact with customers via email, phone calls, and regular updates on promotional offers
Pre-sell customers on associated dealer services and products such as extended warranties.

Sales Manager / Sales Trainer

ERGOMOTION

03.2010 - 01.2012

My role at Ergomotion broadened my account management and sales training skills.
One of a team of five that handled account growth and maintenance nationwide for the fastest growing mechanical bed manufacture.
Performed in-depth product training to our client's sales force nationwide and international.
Set-up and executed training and demonstrations in a corporate & convention setting.
Effectively planned and maintained a travel schedule to service all my accounts and obligations via air travel and driving.

Regional Account Manager

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

06.2007 - 03.2010

My responsibilities with Johnson & Johnson sharpened my attention to detail and gave me the confidence to make split second decisions
Responsibilities included: Managed inventory, ordering and billing for a sales team that covered the five western states
Routinely performed inventory audits of all accounts within my region and reported any errors to my sales team
Handled and executed emergency same day transfers of surgical product between neighboring hospitals and private practices. Often while the patient was on the table.