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Dana Martinez

Miami,FL

Summary

Dynamic Sales Development Manager with a proven track record at Eastern Shipping Worldwide, adept in leveraging customer engagement and sales team training to drive business growth. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and utilizing organizational skills to streamline processes, significantly enhancing efficiency. Expert in nurturing strategic partnerships and excelling in customer acquisition, demonstrating exceptional leadership and adaptability.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Development Manager

Eastern Shipping Worldwide
02.2019 - 09.2024
  • Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and created action plans to capitalize on those opportunities.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between sales, marketing, product development, and customer success teams for seamless execution of company-wide initiatives.
  • Aligned sales strategies with company objectives to drive overall business growth.
  • Liaised with external stakeholders to form strategic partnerships with prospective clients.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals.
  • Conducted market research to discover new leads, opportunities and messaging.
  • Developed deep understanding of customer needs, priorities and pain points to deliver customized service.
  • Qualified leads by scheduling introductory discovery meetings and calls.
  • Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency and faster deal closures.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.

Customer Support Liaison

Descartes Systems USA
03.2005 - 01.2019

* Use my strong research ability to advise customer on CBP regulations regarding topics such Remote Location Filing, Importer Security Filing, trade incentives and any general import processes. Conduct remote and onsite training sessions and presentations for clients on best practices to current and prospective clients.
* Update application user guides coinciding with new releases and assist with the creation of new customer support tools. (I.e. FAQ’s, quick start guides, etc.)
* Answer and evaluate incoming telephone, voice mail and email requests for assistance from users experiencing problems with the software or requesting assistance on specific software features during my regular shift but also including time afterhours and weekend.
* Create knowledge articles on common issues encountered.
* Clearly document customer incident records with procedures or actions taken to resolve a problem while ensuring timely resolution of open incidents.
* Manage and assigned new customer implementation projects to ensure a timely completion. Acts as the primary advocate of the project while explaining Customs procedures, scheduling tasks, and providing necessary training.
* Setup the interface between the Editrade accounting functions to the client’s internal accounting program.
* Troubleshoot EDI feeds between our program and multiple third party programs and vendors.
* Participate and assist in the interview and hiring process of new personnel for the department.
* Organize and participate in cross-training of fellow support representatives not limited to Editrade but also with other support team across Descartes System Groups.
* Facilitate and manage the notification process to current customers regarding important software changes for ForwarderLogic and Editrade.
* Contribute to development meetings regarding software enhancements, changes and compliance features that are added to Editrade Customs Link.

Freight Forward Broker

Miami International Forwarders
03.1995 - 02.2005

Education

Associate of Arts -

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

High School Diploma -

Edison Private School
Hialeah, FL
06-1988

Skills

  • Sales team training
  • Customer Engagement
  • Team Management
  • Sales Presentations
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Sales Pipeline Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

  • Real Estate Salesperson License - Florida Real Estate Commission.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Development Manager

Eastern Shipping Worldwide
02.2019 - 09.2024

Customer Support Liaison

Descartes Systems USA
03.2005 - 01.2019

Freight Forward Broker

Miami International Forwarders
03.1995 - 02.2005

Associate of Arts -

Miami Dade College

High School Diploma -

Edison Private School
Dana Martinez