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Brian Harper

Brian Harper

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Multi-talented M&E professional with 20+ years of experience wielding solutions both behind the camera and in the edit bay. Now, as a Territory Channel Sales Manager, I leverage my deep understanding of A/V technologies to craft tailored solutions for key verticals, fostering long-term partnerships with resellers, manufacturers, and end-users. I excel at:

  • Pinpointing client needs: Actively listening and translating challenges into actionable plans.
  • Crafting budget-conscious solutions: Delivering maximum impact without exceeding constraints.
  • Mastering A/V tech: PTZ cameras, NDI, live production switchers, storage, network switches, SaaS, and more.
  • Streaming savvy: Building seamless ingest, encoding, and live streaming workflows.

My passion lies in bridging the gap between technical expertise and client needs, driving successful deployments and fostering lasting relationships.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Channel Sales Manager

Broadfield Distributing Inc.
Sacramento, CA
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage America - SW, NE, SE and West territories: "Increased market share in all four territories by 15% through strategic prospecting and targeted campaigns."
  • Close deals on hardware and software technology: "Closed $1 million in new SaaS and hardware deals within the first year, exceeding annual quota by 20%."
  • Experience presenting product demos (Software & Hardware): "Deliverd compelling product demos to decision-makers across diverse industries, resulting in a 65% conversion rate for qualified leads."
  • Support for end-users on technology solutions: "Provided exceptional technical support to over 500 users, leading to a 95% customer satisfaction rating."
  • Educate on workflow Instead of Convincing: "Successfully implemented workflow solutions at 10 major broadcast studios, achieving an average productivity increase of 25%."
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills: "Developed and delivered impactful training materials for new sales team members, boosting their closing rate by 30% within 6 months."
  • Daily outbound efforts (phone & email): "Generated over 200 qualified leads per month through proactive outbound cold calling and email campaigns."
  • Closing experience for a SaaS & Hardware workflow products: "Closed complex deals requiring negotiation of both SaaS and hardware components, consistently exceeding sales targets."
  • Extensive customer network: "Cultivated strong relationships with key decision-makers across diverse industries, resulting in repeat business and lucrative referrals."
  • Qualify prospects to see if they are a fit: "Developed a rigorous qualification process that led to a 40% increase in win rate and improved customer satisfaction."
  • Verticals (Broadcast, Live Event, House of Worship, Gov & Athletics): "Developed deep expertise in the technical needs of Broadcast, Live Event, House of Worship, Government, and Athletics industries, allowing me to tailor solutions to specific customer challenges."

Business Development Manager

Dragonfly 44 Productions
Sacramento, CA
07.2016 - 05.2020
  • Liaised with channel partners: "Forged strategic partnerships with key channel partners, resulting in increase in market share."
  • Managed budgets: "Maintained production budgets throughout the year, saving project costs."
  • Hired and managed team: "Led the recruitment and onboarding of talented media production professionals, fostering a high-performing team with improvement in efficiency."
  • Identified sales opportunities: "Uncovered and closed lucrative B2B deals within vertical, generating in new revenue."
  • Increased revenue: "Spearheaded expansion into new markets (Social Media, Digital Display, etc.), driving a 20% annual revenue boost."
  • C-Suite engagement: "Secured deals with C-Suite executives, exceeding campaign goals."
  • Oversaw team: "Effectively managed a team of 5 media production professionals."

CLIENTS

  • EX. Under Amor, Netflix, New Balance, HGTV, UFC

Senior Editor/Producer

UFC I BigTable Media, LLC
Sacramento, CA
01.2006 - 07.2016

BigTable Media (02/2011 - 07/2016)

Zuffa LLC (UFC) (12/2006 - 01/2012)

Website Design: www.audiovi.net (owner) I www.ledtexs.com I www.JMHwraps.com

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Audio Engineering

LARW
Hollywood, CA
07.2003

Associate of Science - Computer Networking

Bryan Technology College
Sacramento
01.2002

Skills

  • Land & Expand
  • Cold Calls/Cold Emails
  • Business Development
  • Full Sales Cycle
  • Account Reengagement/Win-Back Campaigns
  • QBRs
  • Enterprise Sales: Saas/Hardware
  • AVoIP (NDI, SMTPE 2110)
  • Live Production Switchers
  • Storage/Shared
  • Network Switches
  • Broadcast, Prosumer & PTZ Cameras

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • 2x National Champion (Lightweight, IBJJF), Brazilian JiuJitsu: Won by submission in both finals. Earned 17 submission victories throughout career.
  • National Runner Up (Middleweight, No-Gi World Championships), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Defeated top contenders, narrowly missed gold in decisive match.
  • Telly Award Winner (Cinematography - "Dead Harvest"): A documentary exploring CA water crisis. Led camera team and designed visuals to create haunting atmosphere.

Timeline

Territory Channel Sales Manager

Broadfield Distributing Inc.
01.2021 - Current

Business Development Manager

Dragonfly 44 Productions
07.2016 - 05.2020

Senior Editor/Producer

UFC I BigTable Media, LLC
01.2006 - 07.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Audio Engineering

LARW

Associate of Science - Computer Networking

Bryan Technology College
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