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Charles Hohnstein

Arvada,CO

Summary

Highly motivated and results-driven sales professional with a proven track record of success as both a sales manager and salesperson. Promoted for exceptional performance and recognized as the top salesperson for multiple years. Possess strong leadership skills and a keen ability to drive sales teams towards exceeding targets. Seeking a challenging role where I can use extensive experience and contribute to the continued growth and success of an organization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Eco Roof and Solar
07.2024 - Current
  • Successfully acquired new commercial and residential clientele through targeted door-to-door canvassing, cold calling, email/text outreach campaigns, and strategic networking.
  • Negotiated with insurance companies to secure the maximum claim payouts for clients, ensuring optimal financial outcomes.
  • Managed the construction process for multiple roofing projects and several solar installations, ensuring quality and timely completion.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the entire process.
  • Achieved ranking as #10 in sales nationwide across four locations within three months, despite having no prior project management experience.

Key Account Manager

FAAREN Group
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Initiated SaaS sales campaigns targeting car dealerships, utilizing market research and client feedback to tailor pitches, resulting in initial adoption within the automotive sector
  • Completed targeted outbound cold calls to a diverse pool of prospective clients, initiating contact with decision-makers
  • Effectively performed live demonstrations of FAAREN platform for C-suite executives, highlighting its essential features and advantages
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, serving as the main point of contact for all inquiries and issues
  • Developed and executed strategic account plans to exceed sales targets
  • Conducted regular business reviews with clients to identify growth opportunities
  • Collaborated closely with the marketing team to leverage insights from lead generation campaigns, optimizing cold calling scripts for heightened engagement and relevance

Inside Sales Manager

Trustage (Acquired Forevercar)
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw operations of a call center on a daily basis, ensuring smooth functioning and optimal performance
  • Supervised team of sales agents, monitoring call quality and compliance to protocols
  • Top sales agent - utilizing phone, chat and email
  • Implemented training programs for agents resulting in improved performance and increased customer satisfaction
  • Facilitated and contributed to regular company meetings to align agents and convey important information
  • Conducted thorough interviews to evaluate candidates for sales roles within company
  • 500+ 5-star reviews that mentioned me when reviewing purchasing process

Sales Account Manager

ForeverCar (Acquired by TruStage)
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • Successfully handled 100+ outbound and inbound sales calls daily to drive company revenue
  • Consistently ranked as top salesperson
  • Effectively communicated product features, benefits and pricing information to potential customers, addressing their questions and objections
  • Demonstrated strong persuasive and negotiation skills to close sales and exceed monthly targets
  • Handled inbounds calls from current customers, providing customer service by guiding them through problems they are experiencing

Sales Account Manager & On-Air Personality

Auril Broadcast Company
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Generated $20k+ in new sales by signing on 50+ new clients
  • Proactively acquired new accounts through multi-channel approach including door-to-door, cold calls and targeted emails
  • On-Air three days per week selling products for hundreds of companies that had relationships with the business
  • Train new team members in sales techniques to drive revenue

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

Illinois State University
08.2017

Skills

  • Sales Management
  • Cold Calling
  • Outbound Sales
  • Negotiation
  • Inside Sales
  • Project Management
  • SaaS
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Control
  • Relationship Building
  • Training and Development
  • Customer Retention
  • Team Management
  • Tableau
  • Microsoft Office
  • HubSpot

Certification

Colorado Property & Casualty License, 07/01/20, 05/31/26

Timeline

Project Manager

Eco Roof and Solar
07.2024 - Current

Key Account Manager

FAAREN Group
08.2023 - 05.2024

Inside Sales Manager

Trustage (Acquired Forevercar)
10.2021 - 08.2023

Sales Account Manager

ForeverCar (Acquired by TruStage)
05.2018 - 10.2021

Sales Account Manager & On-Air Personality

Auril Broadcast Company
09.2017 - 05.2018
Colorado Property & Casualty License, 07/01/20, 05/31/26

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

Illinois State University
Charles Hohnstein