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SalesManager

Daniel O'Brien

Sales Manager
Redding,CA

Summary

Motivated sales professional seeking to use 4 years of selling experience to increase company profits along with build meaningful, strategic partnerships with clients. I believe that there is a direct correlation between successful selling and treating people with kindness, authenticity, and empathy. My end goal is to leave the customer in a better place than before we met. I do this by listening to client's needs, and then adding genuine value by recommending the best solution for their unique situation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

West Coast Regional Manager

Nextera Packaging
St Paul, MN
2019.08 - 2021.03
  • Was given the task to pioneer and implement a strategy to achieve $20 million in revenue for the West Coast territory by the year 2035
  • First Sales Rep at Nextera to pursue the West Coast territory
  • Closed 1.5 million+ in projected sales
  • Left Nextera with over $15 million in middle & late stage opportunities
  • Consistently negotiated contracts with C-level executives
  • Delivered over 200 new, viable prospects for Nextera Packaging
  • Constructed and negotiated 100+ business proposals which included terms for the end user, the manufacturer, freight companies, & third party logistic distribution warehouses

Alumni Squad Leader

Adventures In Missions
Atlanta, GA
2018.07 - 2019.06
  • Trained, counseled, and mentored 150+ missionaries ranging from ages 21-35
  • Coordinated and oversaw travel to 20+ countries
  • Volunteer Work: orphan care, assisted woman trapped in human trafficking, built houses, churches, fences, landscaped, cemented, taught English, preached, etc.
  • Squad Leading: vision casting, public speaking, taught healthy feedback, ensured safety, supported teams emotionally, physically, & spiritually
  • Developed an acute sense of self-awareness and adaptability

Squad Trainer

Adventures In Missions
Atlanta, GA
2016.07 - Current

Participated in multiple training camps to equip and prepare squads for overseas mission work

Training takes include: Public speaking, participating in team activities, physical training, choosing leadership, guidance in relational, emotional, mental, and spiritual health

Raised-Up Squad Leader

Adventures In Missions
Atlanta, GA
2015.07 - 2016.06

Selected out of a group of 50 participants to carry out the responsibilities listed under the "Alumni Squad Leader" job description

Account Executive

Siteimprove
Minneapolis, MN
2017.05 - 2018.07
  • With only 1-5 promotion openings per year, received a promotion to an Account Executive position after 9 months of working at Siteimprove
  • Was one of few employees to meet and exceed over 100% of quota overall during my term as an AE
  • Achieved a high level of prospecting, booking demonstrations, performing demonstrations, follow-ups, closings, and account management.
  • Performed 240 demonstrations with a 14% close rate
  • Sold over $150,000 (Average deal is $3,000 - $5,000)
  • Helped manage and coach 6 BDR’s who worked under my territory through the means of generating leads

Business Development Representitive

Siteimprove
2016.10 - 2017.05
  • Was selected out of over 50 BDR’s to join Siteimprove’s Sales Development Program for top performers after being at Siteimprove for 2 months
  • Worked under one of the most successful Account Executives at Siteimprove with the role of booking service demonstrations
  • Met and exceeded 100% of quota every month
  • Booked over 110 product demonstrations throughout 8 months through the means of cold calls and email
  • Made the most calls out of all 250 employees in the company for 9 months (average 51 a day)
  • Booked demos and sold to Universities such as Harvard University, MIT, and UMass

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Finance, Marketing

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
2011.09 - 2015.05

Skills

Self-motivated professional

Interpersonal communication

Active listening

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Sales Force Hubspot CRM

Volunteer Work

The World Race, Young Life, Mobile Hope, Alliance Treatment Center, Community Ambassador

Timeline

West Coast Regional Manager

Nextera Packaging
2019.08 - 2021.03

Alumni Squad Leader

Adventures In Missions
2018.07 - 2019.06

Account Executive

Siteimprove
2017.05 - 2018.07

Business Development Representitive

Siteimprove
2016.10 - 2017.05

Squad Trainer

Adventures In Missions
2016.07 - Current

Raised-Up Squad Leader

Adventures In Missions
2015.07 - 2016.06

Bachelor of Arts - Finance, Marketing

Bethel University
2011.09 - 2015.05
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