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Chris Carothers

Chris Carothers

Riverview,FL

Summary

Dynamic educator and sales leader with a proven track record at Verizon Wireless, excelling in B2B sales and relationship management. Adept at driving revenue growth and optimizing performance through strategic decision-making and effective communication. Passionate about fostering collaborative learning environments and mentoring teams to achieve exceptional results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Representative - Business Inside Sales

Verizon Wireless
Tampa, FL
01.2023 - Current

A Verizon Wireless Senior Sales Representative's responsibilities include managing the entire sales cycle for new and existing clients, identifying leads, achieving sales targets, retaining and growing customer accounts, providing solutions using Verizon's products, and collaborating with other Verizon teams. They also manage sales funnels, build strong customer relationships, and utilize various sales and CRM technologies to track progress and drive revenue for the business.

Supervisor

Verizon Wireless
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - 01.2023

A Sales Supervisor for Verizon Wireless Consumer leads and manages a team of sales representatives to meet and exceed sales goals, maximize revenue, and ensure high-quality customer service. This role involves coaching, performance monitoring, and providing support for a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.

Representative - Consumer Inside Sales

Verizon Wireless
Tampa, FL
02.2017 - 09.2021

A Verizon Wireless Consumer Sales representative primarily sells Verizon products and services over the phone by contacting potential and existing customers, identifying their needs, and recommending suitable plans, devices, and promotions to meet sales targets. Key responsibilities include using scripts, understanding product features, and converting leads into customers while often working in a commission-based environment

Teacher

Pinellas County School System
Clearwater, FL
08.2007 - 02.2017

Pinellas County school teachers are responsible for delivering effective instruction, creating engaging lesson plans, assessing student progress, managing the classroom environment, collaborating with parents and colleagues, and adhering to district, state policies, and professional standards. A core responsibility is fostering student achievement and well-being by promoting a positive learning environment, and using data to improve instruction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2007

High School Diploma -

Clearwater High School
Clearwater, FL
06.2001

Skills

  • B2B sales expertise
  • Relationship management
  • Revenue generation
  • Business intelligence
  • Analytical tools
  • Strategic decision-making
  • KPI oversight
  • Performance optimization
  • Google Workspace proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Presentation skills
  • Problem solving
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Team building
  • Educational activities
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Adaptability to change
  • Collaborative learning

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/01/83
  • Nationality: American

Affiliations

Four-year starter at offensive guard for Clearwater High School whom earned a full Athletic Scholarship to the University of South Florida. Honorable mention All-State and first team All-County in 2000. Also named first team All-District and All-Conference. Played in Palms Pinellas All-Star Game. Also played in the Global All-Star Game, a Super Bowl XXXV-sanctioned event that included high school players from around the world.Ranked 87th in FloridaPrepFootball.com Top 100. Lettered three years in football, two in track and one in wrestling.

Timeline

Sr Representative - Business Inside Sales

Verizon Wireless
01.2023 - Current

Supervisor

Verizon Wireless
09.2021 - 01.2023

Representative - Consumer Inside Sales

Verizon Wireless
02.2017 - 09.2021

Teacher

Pinellas County School System
08.2007 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Arts -

University of South Florida

High School Diploma -

Clearwater High School