Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Manager and Show Producer for Cygnals, A Rush Tribute Band.
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Chris Elwood

Chris Elwood

Joppa,Maryland

Summary

Career commissioned sales professional and mechanical engineer that loves engaging people and assisting with technical problem solving. Lifelong history of overachievement both with personal and professional goals. Super ambitious and driven towards success. I love the hunt. Seeking technical sales role with complex subject matter and sales cycles that challenges and rewards. Very blessed married father of 2 wonderful daughters 16 and 18. Enormous number of interests-Music, Sports, Politics, Engines, Current Events, etc..

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Sales Engineer

Jessup, Maryland
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided core competency and guidance in wind tunnel design for academia and world governments
  • Developed solutions for aerospace and wind landscapes, spanning from low to hypersonic velocities.

Technical Sales Engineer

Smiths Detection
Edgewood, Maryland
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Acted as a liaison between sales team and customers, providing technical support for complex instruments used in chemical and weapons detection
  • Conducted competitor analysis and market research to share insights with sales staff
  • Participated in trade shows and marketing events to promote company brand and products.

Sales Engineer

Marlin Steel Wire Products LLC
05.2008 - 12.2023
  • Cultivated long term relationships with Fortune 500 companies through consultative sales approach
  • Developed and managed a 2.5M reoccurring book of business
  • Collaborated with engineering to develop design solutions for customer needs.

Account Executive

SouthBanc
Baltimore, Maryland
01.1998 - 04.2007
  • Qualified and sold financial products to homeowners in the mortgage industry
  • Conducted in-home appointments and utilized consultative selling techniques
  • Achieved high sales success through commission-based role at SouthBanc in Baltimore, Maryland.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering

University of Maryland Baltimore County
May 1993

Skills

  • Top Skills
  • Sales Engineering
  • Sales
  • Technical Presentations

Solution selling

Product demonstration

Relationship building

Sales proposals

Sales team support

Formal presentation skills

Pipeline management

Presentation skills

Field consulting

Sales closing

CRM software

Product knowledge

Customer relationship management

Goal setting

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Work from home option401k matchPaid sick leavePaid time offFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceCareer advancement

Manager and Show Producer for Cygnals, A Rush Tribute Band.

Highly coordinated show that is planned, organized, sold and produced a few times per year.    A fairly elaborate production I took on about 5 years ago with no experience.

Timeline

Technical Sales Engineer -
09.2024 - 01.2025
Technical Sales Engineer - Smiths Detection
02.2023 - 04.2024
Sales Engineer - Marlin Steel Wire Products LLC
05.2008 - 12.2023
Account Executive - SouthBanc
01.1998 - 04.2007
University of Maryland Baltimore County - Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

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