Chris Slomka
Summary
Skilled Business Development leader offering 20+ years of experience in sales and enhancing revenue with C-Level Marketers.
Bringing direct marketing, retargeting, digital solutions, omnichannel, and data solutions to Marketers in the Financial Services, Retail, Telecom, Non-Profit, Restaurant, and eCommerce verticals. Excellent with client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development
Navistone
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Identified and closed new business generating $1M incremental revenue in the Financial Services, Retail, Apparel, and Telecom verticals.
- Closed 2 of Navistone's largest clients that will result in $5M+ incremental revenue.
- Vetted and closed channel partnerships that drove $500K in incremental revenue.
National Account Director
Mspark
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Prospected and closed opportunities in the Retail, Financial Services, Apparel, Consumer Services, and Restaurant verticals resulting in $2.5M of incremental revenue.
- Established relationships with industry partners to white label services that drove multiple incremental revenue streams.
- Grew territory by 15% YOY on average, resulting in $2 Million EBITDA
National Account Executive
Valassis
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Prospected and closed opportunities in the Retail, Financial Services, and Apparel verticals resulting in $5M of incremental revenue.
- Ranked 1st on the Financial Services team for prospecting and closing incremental business 2018 and 2019.
- Grew territory by 10% YOY, resulting in $1 Million EBITDA per year.
National Account Executive
Workplace Impact
09.2011 - 05.2017
- Managed, supported and grew business relationships with 10 existing accounts and developed strategies to increase revenue by $1M annually.
- Prospected 100 businesses weekly and closed new business generating $3M incremental revenue in the Retail and Restaurant verticals.
- Continuously ranked 1st or 2nd on seasoned sales team 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perry High School
Massillon, OH06.1997
Skills
- Deal Structuring
- Consultative Sales Techniques
- Solution Sales Expert
- Industry Expertise in Retail, Financial Services, Restaurant, Telecom, and eCommerce verticals
- Prospecting and Cold Calling
- Performance Metrics
- Team Leadership
- Tradeshow Events
- Business Intelligence and Analysis
- Sales Quota Achievement
Timeline
Director of Business Development
Navistone
01.2022 - 05.2023
National Account Director
Mspark
10.2019 - 01.2022
National Account Executive
Valassis
05.2017 - 10.2019
National Account Executive
Workplace Impact
09.2011 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Perry High School
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