Christa Avret
Longs,SC
Summary
Customer-focused Account Executive looking for opportunities in various sales industries. With 25 years of sales and marketing experience I am known for developing strategic data-driven initiatives and utilizing data-driven insights to optimize performance. Eager to apply a proactive approach to client engagement, ensuring alignment with their evolving needs and driving sustainable growth for the organization using consultive selling techniques.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Account Manager
AV3 Inc
Augusta, Georgia
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships within the Pro AV industry, consistently exceeding sales targets by 50%.
- Led strategic account planning and execution to drive revenue growth and expand market share in the Pro AV sector.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and product teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated complex contracts and closed high-value deals with DOD, State/Local Governments and Education sectors.
- Utilized CRM tools to track sales activities, monitor pipeline, and analyze market trends specific to the Pro AV industry.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing structures to maximize profitability for diverse clientele.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships to drive revenue growth.
Business Consultant
Breezeline Business
Aiken, South Carolina
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and improve service offerings.
- Managed client relationships with Chamber of Commerce, BNI and other organizations to promote Breezeline Business.
- Planned and executed marketing strategies to boost brand awareness and generate leads.
- Developed and implemented promotional campaigns that increased brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Negotiated and closed agreements with new clients, resulting in a 30% increase in revenue.
- Provided personalized business solutions to clients, improving customer satisfaction scores.
- Presented quarterly business reviews to clients, showcasing value-added services and identifying upsell opportunities.
- Executed targeted marketing campaigns that increased brand awareness and drove new client engagement by 25%.
Sales Development Representative
Ascend360
Denver, Colorado
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Book demos for Account Executive.
- Prospect, build, and develop sales pipeline through cold calls, email, text, and social media outreach.
- Build trusted relationships with clients by having strategic conversations to discover customer needs and pain points.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to book demos.
- Developed and executed targeted outreach campaigns, resulting in a 40% lift in qualified leads.
- Utilized Hubspot to track sales activities and client interactions, improving follow-up efficiency by 50%.
- Trained new team members on sales techniques, enhancing their product knowledge and sales skills.
Online Marketing Coach
Constant Contact
Loveland, Colorado
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Take inbound calls with the expectation of closing the sale.
- Utilize trial clients with the expectation of closing the sale 100%.
- Determining needs using open-ended questions.
- Addressing client pain points and providing solutions.
- Use Salesforce CRM for prospecting and tracking.
- Stay educated on industry trends and B2B companies.
- Build trusted relationships with clients.
- Conducted personalized marketing consultations to understand client preferences, leading to a 20% increase in conversion rates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored marketing strategies.
Wireless Business Consultant
Hitec Globe Wireless - AT&T
Pensacola, Florida
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Prospect and build sales pipeline through cold calling and email.
- Assist existing wireless business customers with key product and service needs.
- Exceeded quota 110% each month.
- Provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted and resolved technical issues.
- Advised customers in selecting the right wireless devices based on their needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and provided recommendations to effectively inform customers.
Solutions Manager
Verizon Wireless
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
05.2006 - 05.2018
- Coach high performance sales team in a retail environment.
- Recognized as a top store in 2015 for providing the Gold Star Customer Experience.
- Management team recognized as Top Management Team in 2017 for the Coastal Carolina District due to store performance.
- Flipped a closing C level store to a profitable B level store by exceeding sales objectives and gaining employee buy-in.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team members to solve problems and close sales.
- Responsible for training and coaching sales and customer service teams.
- Attended networking functions to meet clients and market products/services.
- Exceeded sales quotas monthly by 120% of quota.
- Small business expert by cold calling and networking.
Education
High School Degree -
Butler High School
Augusta, Georgia05-1999
RE License - undefined
Meybom Institute of Real Estate
Augusta, Georgia09-2020
Business Major - undefined
Georgia Military College
Augusta, GeorgiaSmall Business Marketing Academy - Marketing
Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce
Augusta, Georgia12-2025
Skills
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Networking
- Technology Expert
- Sales Strategy Development
- Client Relationship Building
- Attention To Detail
- Pipeline Building
- Account Maintenance/Management
- Customer Focused
Languages
English
Timeline
Sales Account Manager
AV3 Inc
06.2025 - 02.2026
Business Consultant
Breezeline Business
01.2024 - 03.2025
Sales Development Representative
Ascend360
03.2022 - 07.2022
Online Marketing Coach
Constant Contact
01.2021 - 03.2022
Wireless Business Consultant
Hitec Globe Wireless - AT&T
04.2017 - 05.2020
Solutions Manager
Verizon Wireless
05.2006 - 05.2018
Business Major - undefined
Georgia Military College
RE License - undefined
Meybom Institute of Real Estate
High School Degree -
Butler High School
Small Business Marketing Academy - Marketing
Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce