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Brett Johnson

Columbus,Ohio

Summary

Highly efficient, results driven and capable account executive/manager with a proven ability to effectively identify, develop, and maintain relationships between the company and its target clientele. Having a proven track record of quickly understanding a client's needs, vision, and objectives and then providing solutions to meet their goals. Enjoying challenging situations & able to work to an excellent standard under considerable pressure while presenting a positive image to clients & colleagues.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

Woodpecker
Columbus, OH
07.2021 - Current
  • Negotiated sales deals with customers resulting in mutually beneficial agreements and cultivated relationships.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Created and executed account strategies to present services to key decision makers.
  • Delivered targeted multi-platform integrated sales presentations, facilitating customer base expansion and revenue generation.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of our SaaS product.
  • Increased Woodpecker's MRR by 20% while increasing their ARR by 21.5% over the course of 3rd & 4th Quarters of 2021.
  • Delivered services to clients to secure additional business and grow revenue streams.
  • Met and exceeded service level goals by identifying and achieving standards and expectations.
  • Stayed up-to-date on changing industry and product standards and trends related to accounts.

Account Manager

ScriptDrop
Columbus , IA
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Supported independent pharmacy clients in implementing and growing ScriptDrop's product.
  • Corresponded with clients via phone and email about ongoing implementation projects.
  • Performed new pharmacy onboarding, testing, and training.
  • Provided ongoing proactive support to independent pharmacies.
  • Assisted in mediating escalated issues.
  • Created reporting and initiatives to support and grow client relationships.
  • Maximized revenue potential to exceed client expectations and company goals.
  • Fostered loyal, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Developed and maintained extensive knowledge of pharmacy industry.
  • Assisted with and lead special projects as needed.
  • Researched emerging industry trends, new applications, concepts, and procedures for clients to update current training curriculum.
  • Improved account management by predicting potential competitive threats and outlining proactive solutions.
  • Analyzed account details such as usage, sales data and client comments to enhance understanding of effectiveness and client needs

Regional Account Manager

Reserve Advisors, Inc
Columbus , IA
07.2018 - 11.2020
  • Generated profitable growth (43% over 2 years) by developing and implementing sales development plans for clients in assigned 5 state territory.
  • Identified and created list of targeted accounts.
  • Once targeted, qualified target list deciding which ones to pursue.
  • Built relationships with decision-makers with an understanding of how to cultivate those relationships at various stages to hit goals specified by management.
  • Maintained responsibility for sales objectives and reached targets as defined and agreed upon in account plan.
  • Overall account management of identified key accounts through high-level communication and leadership skills.
  • Provided industry-specific market input and application expertise.
  • Understanding specific client needs and competitor information.
  • Developed and wrote pricing proposals with functional experience in areas of strategic planning, sales, marketing, and market development.
  • Attended online/in-person trade shows to build rapport with client base in order to promote brand and drive sales.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Renegotiated contracts with expiring accounts to continue relationships with current company clients.

Sales Administrator

SourceMark
Nashville, TN
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Developed and sustained relationships with potential and existing clients by coordinating professional meetings, attending promotional events and providing effective administrative support.
  • Coordinated sales details, pre-sale material and updating CRM information.
  • Handled customer contacts.
  • Participated in execution of sales strategies.
  • Prepared clear sales analysis, as well as sales reports, sales-order status, sales agreements, in-time proposals and presentations.
  • Met with customers on and off company premises for discussions.
  • Responsible for timely, accurate quotations and various pro-forma invoices to customers, processing inquires through personal visits, email, phone and fax.
  • Maintained and enhanced all aspects of SourceMark's website.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and managed over 200 accounts to increase sales and help sales representatives meet quotas.

Enterprise Business Account Manager

Sprint
Louisville, KY
07.2009 - 03.2015
  • Surpassed sales quota by 110% by building an account base of approximately 850 accounts through cold calling and referral business.
  • Increased revenue within my accounts by $172,000 within a calendar year by developing and implementing prospecting techniques which expanded professional networking portfolio.
  • Consistently exceeded 250 cold and follow-up calls weekly, earning as one of the top 10 representatives(out of 150) based on call volume.
  • Maintained a churn percentage of 6% which was within the top 20% of the Business Account Managers within the company.
  • Marketed and sold solutions and services to stakeholders across multiple levels of organization.
  • Asked appropriate questions to identify prospects' needs and pinpoint solutions for best fit.

Advertising Sales Executive

AT&T
Louisville, KY
02.2007 - 06.2009
  • Sold print & online advertising to businesses and coordinated all activities involved in guiding the ad through the entire process from conception to print status
  • Obtained and studied information about clients' products, needs, problems, advertising history, and business practices in order to offer effective sales presentations and appropriate product assistance
  • Executed high-level presentations to businesses to secure their business and increase presence in market
  • Forecasted territory sales results and potential sales regularly and accurately
  • Monitored travel expenses with a focus on being cost-efficient.
  • Developed sales strategies and people skills to entice clients, negotiate contracts, and close deals.
  • Coached account executives in sales and fulfillment strategies.
  • Generated $500,000 in sales during 2008 to surpass quota by 107%

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Skills

  • Key account management
  • Account management
  • Sales Strategies
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales processes
  • Review of contracts
  • Solution selling
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Territory Management
  • Strategic account development

Timeline

Account Executive

Woodpecker
07.2021 - Current

Account Manager

ScriptDrop
01.2021 - 04.2021

Regional Account Manager

Reserve Advisors, Inc
07.2018 - 11.2020

Sales Administrator

SourceMark
03.2015 - 08.2016

Enterprise Business Account Manager

Sprint
07.2009 - 03.2015

Advertising Sales Executive

AT&T
02.2007 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

Auburn University