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Brian Fisher

Brian Fisher

Sales
Chester,Virginia

Summary

Accomplished Sales Executive offering 20 years of experience developing and maximizing technology sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing top tier support and attentive service. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Skilled in in managing end-to-end sales processes. while building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills for providing superior account management. Results-driven, with a proven track record of building customer relationships and successfully converting opportunities into quota retiring deals. Committed to delivering accurate forecasting and exceeding sales goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Account Director

Cohesity
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for all Sales activities in Virginia
  • Developed a deep understanding of customer needs, tailoring offerings to address specific challenges and objectives.
  • Established long-term partnerships with key clients through effective relationship management.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Provided expert guidance on industry trends and best practices to both internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.

Enterprise Account Director East

CloudGenera
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Responsible for all Sales activities in East
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Led contract negotiations to secure favorable terms for the company while meeting client expectations for service delivery outcomes.
  • Led project meetings and internal presentations with clients.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Enterprise Account Director Mid Atlantic NC/VA/DC/MD

Chef Software
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for 2.2M in ARR 104%
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Led project meetings and internal presentations with clients.
  • Conducted regular business reviews with clients to assess performance metrics, identify improvement areas, and ensure continuous alignment on goals.
  • Identified revenue growth opportunities to support objectives and grow business.

Enterprise Account Executive South East

Five9
10.2016 - 07.2017
  • Responsible for all Sales activities related to CCaaS in Southeast

CX Service Cloud Application Sales Manager

Oracle
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for all Sales activities pertaining to Customer Experience

Account Director

Epitome Networks
04.2014 - 03.2015
  • Responsible for all Sales activities driving Data Center Solutions

Regional Account Executive VA/DC/NC/SC -Mid-Market Accounts

VMware
01.2013 - 04.2014
  • Responsible for all Mid-Market Business

Senior Account Manager (EMC/VMware/Cisco)

TBL Networks
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Established 24 Net New Clients in Public Sector and Commercial
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Increased revenue for the company through strategic upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.

Owner

Drive Technology
01.2003 - 01.2012
  • Developed and expanded network consulting opportunities

Territory Account Manager

Cisco Systems
11.2005 - 01.2010
  • Managed Territory of 15 Counties for Commercial Segment in Central Virginia
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Tracked sales performance metrics regularly, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet or exceed targets.

Corporate Account Manager

Good Technology
11.2004 - 09.2005
  • Prospected, networked, qualified and closed new and existing accounts

Education

Northwest Guilford High School
Greensboro, NC

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Computer Technologies

North Carolina A&T University
Greensboro, NC
12.2003

Skills

  • Social Media Savvy
  • CRM
  • Sales Tracking
  • Bid Request Management
  • Solution selling
  • Creative solutions
  • Lead Identification and Generation
  • Direct Sales
  • Reference selling
  • Pipeline Management
  • Territory Management
  • Networking Events
  • Product Presentation
  • Brand Awareness
  • Closing Techniques
  • Procurement Negotiations
  • Consultative Sales Approach
  • Enterprise Sales
  • Forecasting Reports
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Sales Presentation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Account and Territory Management
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Communication and Engagement Techniques
  • Negotiations Expert and Strong Deal Closer
  • Sales Process
  • Revenue Generation
  • Sales Territory Growth

Interests

Golf

Woodworking

Timeline

Enterprise Account Director

Cohesity
09.2022 - 08.2023

Enterprise Account Director East

CloudGenera
03.2019 - 07.2022

Enterprise Account Director Mid Atlantic NC/VA/DC/MD

Chef Software
09.2017 - 01.2019

Enterprise Account Executive South East

Five9
10.2016 - 07.2017

CX Service Cloud Application Sales Manager

Oracle
03.2015 - 09.2016

Account Director

Epitome Networks
04.2014 - 03.2015

Regional Account Executive VA/DC/NC/SC -Mid-Market Accounts

VMware
01.2013 - 04.2014

Senior Account Manager (EMC/VMware/Cisco)

TBL Networks
01.2010 - 01.2012

Territory Account Manager

Cisco Systems
11.2005 - 01.2010

Corporate Account Manager

Good Technology
11.2004 - 09.2005

Owner

Drive Technology
01.2003 - 01.2012

Northwest Guilford High School

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Computer Technologies

North Carolina A&T University
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