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Chris Pociask

Plainfield,IL

Summary

Accomplished Regional Sales/Relationship Manager versed in customer acquisitions, territory development and lead generation. Proficient at taking on tough territories in challenging markets and achieving dramatic results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Account Manager

TRAFERA, LLC
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed long-lasting client relationships by providing exceptional customer service and support.
  • Enhanced communication between departments for more effective problem-solving and collaboration.
  • Expanded market share by identifying new business opportunities and securing high-value accounts.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Increased Central Region revenues by 64%

Relationship Manager

VIRTUCOM, INC
03.2021 - 09.2023

Virtucom provides personalized IT technology solutions to public and private school systems by building trusted, ongoing relationships to enhance schools with the technology infrastructure, convenient support, and training to help every student succeed

  • Milwaukee Public Schools- District wide Promethean Interactive Flat Panel Deployment Project.
  • Chicago Public Schools- Chrome & Windows End User Devices.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
  • Increases Territory revenues by 52%

Regional Sales Manager

ELB US, INC
09.2016 - 08.2020

ELB US, Inc. Provides Interactive Classroom Technology, Engineering & Design Services, Audio/Video Conferencing Hardware & Services, SaaS, and Security Solutions.

  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Managed team of 6 regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.
  • Executed successful marketing campaigns to generate new business and expand customer base

Director of Global Sales

MAGNUM OPUS GUITARS
10.2013 - 07.2016

World's Finest Boutique Acoustic Guitar Manufacturer

  • Artist Relations, Sales Enablement and Endorsement Liaison.
  • Increased Global Custom Acoustic Guitar Sales Revenues by 235%.
  • Global Instrument Dealer Network Relationship Development.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

Some College (No Degree) - Feature Film Director/Line Producer

Hollywood Film Institute
Santa Monica, California

Some College (No Degree) - Factory Certified Expert

Taylor Guitars University
El Cajon, California

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Sales Expertise
  • Client Relationships
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Client Acquisition
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Consultative Selling
  • Customer Relationship Management

Certification

Board Member LAEDC- Los Angeles Economic Development Corp.


Interactive Flat Panel Technology for Education Presenter


Technology Fair Public Speaker, Washington, DC

Timeline

Senior Account Manager

TRAFERA, LLC
10.2023 - Current

Relationship Manager

VIRTUCOM, INC
03.2021 - 09.2023

Regional Sales Manager

ELB US, INC
09.2016 - 08.2020

Director of Global Sales

MAGNUM OPUS GUITARS
10.2013 - 07.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Feature Film Director/Line Producer

Hollywood Film Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Factory Certified Expert

Taylor Guitars University

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Northeastern Illinois University
Chris Pociask