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Katie Thieken

Sylvania,OH

Summary

Driven and passionate Account Executive with 3 years of diverse experience and special interest in selling to small and large businesses. Dedicated to developing long-term relationships with customers. Focused on building intimate knowledge of products and services as well as unique small-business needs. Particularly strong working in fast-paced environments and closing sales with satisfied business customers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

Lamar Advertising
2021.08 - Current

Dynamic and results-driven Account Executive with a proven track record of success in driving revenue growth and building strong client relationships.

  • Exceed Sales Quota by % in 2023
  • Ranked as top Account Executive for the past year consecutively
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Developed sales strategies for targeted market growth and increased profitability.
  • Mastered and constantly improved sales prospecting, follow-up and upsell processes.
  • Successfully retained top-performing clients while also acquiring new business partners leading to significant revenue growth.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.

Sale and Campaign Coordinator

Lamar Advertising
2020.02 - 2021.08
  • Increased campaign reach by developing targeted marketing strategies and utilizing various social media platforms.
  • Built and deployed strategic approaches in marketing and branding to enhance product sales.
  • Built rapport with repeat customers, fostering long-term loyalty to the brand.
  • Collaborated with the corporate marketing team to implement numerous email campaigns to send out to leads and current customers.
  • Compiling, analyzing, and organizing proposal information between Lamar and customer systems.
  • Oversee execution of of campaigns (including material tracking, posting, take down, etc)
  • Assist the Sales Manager with a variety of duties such as call-in requests, spreadsheets, and internal paperwork
  • Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.

Membership Sales and Fitness/Youth Program Director

Poipu Beach Athletic Club
2017.06 - 2019.07
  • Through implementation of successful direct selling and media
    marketing campaigns that reached new clientele made the fitness
    program go from not profiting to profiting for the first time since 2016.
  • Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working
    relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction;
    resulting in over 95% retention.
  • Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for all
    workers.
  • Oversaw completion of productivity goals and educated employees on
    established company processes.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Kent State University
Ashtabula, OH
08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training

Ohio University
Athens, OH
11.2011

Skills

  • New business opportunities
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Business development and planning
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Account Management
  • Pipeline Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Client Relationship Building

Timeline

Account Executive

Lamar Advertising
2021.08 - Current

Sale and Campaign Coordinator

Lamar Advertising
2020.02 - 2021.08

Membership Sales and Fitness/Youth Program Director

Poipu Beach Athletic Club
2017.06 - 2019.07

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Kent State University

Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training

Ohio University
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