BRIAN FLYNN
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Motivated and goal-oriented sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding targets and building strong client relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Support Specialist
HexArmor
01.2026 - Current
- Serve as the operational engine of the sales team—driving process consistency, system accuracy, and seamless execution so the global sales team can focus on strategic selling and revenue generation. As part of a newly created team, lead the development and expansion of operational frameworks, while overseeing custom glove requests and collaborating directly with warehouse teams and Directors to ensure end-to-end visibility, tracking, and communication.
Product Sales Representative
HexArmor
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Foster and maintain strong customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and drive sales growth. Ensure seamless communication and support throughout Managing the Trial Process. Collaborate closely with the Regional Team to connect customers with distributors. Facilitate effective purchasing decisions for customers. Provide expert guidance on retail referrals. Meet customer needs through personalized support.
Business Development Associate
RightBrain Networks
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Work alongside a senior sales associate to generate leads for potential clientele interested in software development efficiency. Utilize various social media platforms and technology search engines to identify likely candidates. Conduct proactive outreach to a rolling list of approximately 125 prospects. Focus on narrowing the search to the most promising leads.
Customer Sales Associate / Purchasing Manager / Department Head
Allendale True Value
05.2021 - 01.2023
- As a Customer Sales Associate: Worked flexibly across several departments to identify equipment, tools, and products suited to customer needs. Assisted customers in understanding and using rental items, including heavy equipment and power tools. Provided support to customers who were not fluent in English using Spanish-speaking abilities.
- Promoted to Purchasing Manager in April 2022: Managed weekly inventory orders for the store. Compared availability and costs among vendors.
- Promoted to Department Head of Automotive, Hand and Power Tools, and Hardware in August 2022: Managed department inventory. Placed orders for seasonal items.
Education
MBA - Finance
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI01-2022
High School Diploma -
Forest Hill Northern
Grand Rapids, MI01-2018
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish – Tested ACTFL level of Advanced
- Highly energetic, positive attitude, with a ‘get it done' mentality
- Customer relationship management
- Performance tracking
- Cross-selling techniques
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
Languages
English - Native
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Sales Support Specialist
HexArmor
01.2026 - Current
Product Sales Representative
HexArmor
09.2023 - 01.2026
Business Development Associate
RightBrain Networks
01.2023 - 08.2023
Customer Sales Associate / Purchasing Manager / Department Head
Allendale True Value
05.2021 - 01.2023
MBA - Finance
Grand Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Forest Hill Northern