CHRIS TURLEY
NAVEX Global
Buford,GA
15
years of professional experience
Results-driven sales professional with a strong history of driving sales growth by opening new business segments and acquiring a diverse customer base. Skilled in identifying opportunities, expanding market reach, and building lasting relationships to ensure sustained success.
Work History
Senior Account Executive
10 Months- Drove net-new revenue in a high-velocity hunter role focused exclusively on acquiring new-logo customers.
- Consistently exceeded monthly sales quotas through strategic prospecting, consultative selling, and disciplined pipeline management.
- Managed the full sales cycle from initial outreach and discovery through solution presentation, negotiation, and close.
- Built strong relationships with executive stakeholders while positioning NAVEX's risk and compliance solutions around critical business needs.
Regional Sales Manager
2 Years 9 Months- Spearheaded the successful startup of a new tooling division in the Southeast region for a leading CNC machine company, driving growth and market penetration.
- Executed strategic sales plans, fostering relationships and identifying business opportunities in competitive market.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of tooling products, enhancing customer experience.
- Generated $568,000 in revenue in the first year of operation and grew sales to $1.3M in the second year, exceeding sales targets and contributing significantly to regional and company growth.
Owner/CEO
6 Years 1 Month- Owned and operated an online drop ship company in the home decor space.
- Achieved $1.8M in annual gross online sales by the 3rd year of starting the company with consistent year of year growth.
- Developed marketing and sales strategies to effectively launch each new product rollout into the online home decor space.
- Improved operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and streamlining production and shipping processes.
Sales Manager
6 Years 5 Months- Oversaw and personally sold seven figure retail programs into big box retailers such as Walmart, Target, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot, and Five Below through extensive prospecting and product presentations.
- Increased annual gross sales from $1.4M to $12.6M over a 5 year period, surpassing sales, revenue, and profit margin targets.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
- Habert College of Business
- GPA: 3.65
Skills
Salesforce (Advanced)
SAP (Experienced)
Microsoft Office Suite
Cold Calling
Timeline
Senior Account Executive
NAVEX Global
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Regional Sales Manager
Specialty Machinery
01.2023 - 10.2025Read More
Owner/CEO
Whimsy Timber
11.2017 - 12.2023Read More
Sales Manager
J.M. Designs
05.2011 - 10.2017Read More
Auburn University
Bachelor of Business Administration
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