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CHRIS BRIZGA

FL

Summary

Proven leader in sales and business development, adept at relationship building and territory management. At GUINAULT INC, I spearheaded the transition to direct sales, exceeding monthly targets and fostering key partnerships. Skilled in sales presentations and team supervision, I consistently drive growth and surpass objectives through strategic planning and client engagement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Sales Manager

GUINAULT INC
01.2024 - Current
  • Established domestic establishment, managed a smooth transition from distributor to direct sales operation.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring to sales technicians.
  • Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
  • Managed a successful sales operations, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
  • Initiated Green projects and solutions with the most recognizable companies in the US.


Key Account Manager

GILMOUR
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
  • Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and effective problemsolving.
  • Created sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving client concerns quickly and efficiently.

Business Development Manager

STEGO INC.
10.2019 - 02.2022
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.
  • Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Focused on Green initiatives- managed large scale projects with Tier1 companies in the US.

Country Sales Manager

Fiskars Group
04.2013 - 08.2018
  • Implemented cross-selling initiatives, increasing average transaction values across existing customer base.
  • Developed and executed sales strategies for consistent revenue growth in the territory.
  • Introduced incentive programs for top-performing employees leading towards higher employee satisfaction rates.
  • Coordinated trade show participation to increase brand visibility within target markets and generate leads for future business opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Baltic International Academy
Riga, Latvia
06.2007

2-yr Program - Civil Engineering

LLU
Jelgava, Latvia
06.2003

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Sales Presentations
  • Sales team supervision
  • Territory Management

Additional Information

  • Entered (significantly contributed) large brands (companies) in to the new markets successfully (GUINAULT; Gilmour; STEGO, Fiskars and more).
  • Promoted solutions of German Engineering in the US (STEGO).
  • Distributed units with DEUTZ engines in the US (GUINAULT).
  • Deep understanding of the business and technical intelligence.
  • Dual-citizen: USA and EU.
  • Tri-lingual.


Timeline

Area Sales Manager

GUINAULT INC
01.2024 - Current

Key Account Manager

GILMOUR
02.2022 - 12.2023

Business Development Manager

STEGO INC.
10.2019 - 02.2022

Country Sales Manager

Fiskars Group
04.2013 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Baltic International Academy

2-yr Program - Civil Engineering

LLU
CHRIS BRIZGA