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Corey Graves

Summary

A Veteran with a track record of driving sustainable financial gains, enhancing marketing solutions, and implementing innovative branding strategies. Marketing professional in a Fortune 35 company, delivering profitable solutions to drive sales, attract and retain customers, and build a strong corporate brand. Demonstrated stellar organizational and planning skills through successful event planning and campaign management. Proficient in managing cross-functional marketing teams and effectively communicating with leaders, vendors, and event support personnel.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

National Sales Account Executive

Xfinity Comcast
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
  • Led division as top representative in 2023, driving exceptional sales performance and team success.
  • Spearheaded national retail partnership with Walmart, fostering strategic growth and expansion.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including CAR and COP, to execute on-site activation events and enhance customer engagement.
  • Partnered with multiple channels (in-store, online, and event staff) to provide customers with seamless same-day sign-up opportunities.
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills, processing and connecting over 5,000 IE and IE Plus customers.

Solution Specialist

Effectv
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Analyzed customer needs, presenting value-added solutions to enhance product/service understanding
  • Built customer trust through empathetic listening, addressing concerns, and providing actionable feedback
  • Created personalized sales approaches, strengthening agent-client relationships
  • Utilized industry knowledge to achieve and surpass monthly quotas and company objectives

Assistant Store Manager

Xfinity Comcast
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Developed and executed innovative in-store campaigns for product launches, driving Net Promoter Score (NPS) increases of 10%+ per fiscal month.
  • Spearheaded in-store events with channel partners (Food Network, Hallmark, etc.), boosting customer brand engagement and loyalty.
  • Led sweepstakes and 'enter-to-win' initiatives with the regional marketing team, achieving customer interaction rates exceeding 0.02%.
  • Collaborated with internal channels on off-site events, expanding product penetration in MDU spaces by 11%.
  • Established and led Retail Events Team, aligning marketing initiatives with divisional goals.
  • Strategically assigned promotions to store locations using demographic analysis and business needs assessment.

Manager of Operations

World Of Beer
Katy, TX
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Fostered strategic partnerships, expanding network through targeted events and promotions
  • Negotiated exclusive agreements with new vendors, partners, and products, driving revenue growth
  • Conceptualized and executed innovative sales-driven initiatives, acquiring new clientele and boosting revenue
  • Designed and implemented event promotions to enhance customer brand engagement and loyalty

Training Manager

Verizon
Orlando, FL
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Consistently ranked among the top 10% of sales teams, achieving exceptional revenue growth.
  • Fostered strategic relationships, securing high-value accounts with up to 800 lines.
  • Cultivated and managed relationships with high-volume customers, driving account expansion and loyalty.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Business Management

University of Florida
01.2012

Skills

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office Tools
  • Database System Optimization
  • Proficient in Software Adaptation
  • Client Relationship Development
  • Territory Management
  • Solution Selling

Certification

  • Naval Achievement Medal
  • Silver NPS Award
  • Logistics Certified
  • Apple and Samsung certified

Timeline

National Sales Account Executive

Xfinity Comcast
04.2023 - Current

Solution Specialist

Effectv
01.2021 - 04.2023

Assistant Store Manager

Xfinity Comcast
01.2018 - 01.2021

Manager of Operations

World Of Beer
01.2014 - 01.2018

Training Manager

Verizon
01.2010 - 01.2013

Bachelors of Science - Business Management

University of Florida
Corey Graves