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David Braun
Lockport,IL
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Summary
Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.
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Overview
50
50
Certificate
30
30
years of professional experience
Skills
- b2b sales and negotiation
- sales strategy development
- sales funnel optimization
- lead generation
- sales planning
- enablement strategies
- pipeline management
- exceeding sales goals
- sales analytics
- account strategy
- market development and expansion
- competitive positioning
- proposal development
- leveraging ai for prospecting
- negotiation strategies and tactics
- upselling strategies
- crm proficiency
- data analysis and kpi tracking
- interpersonal communication and relationship building
Certification
- Certified Water Damage Restoration (WRT)
Expertise in assessing and restoring water-damaged properties using industry best practices. - Certified Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Specialized training in handling fire and smoke damage restoration projects efficiently and effectively. - Certified in Disaster Mitigation
Knowledge of proactive strategies to mitigate potential property risks and reduce damage in future disasters. - Business Analysis & Process Management – Analyze business processes and identify solutions to existing challenges.
Certification link: View Certificate - Project Planning: Putting It All Together – Mastered components of project planning, risk management, budgeting, and communication strategies.
- Foundations of Project Management – GoogleDeveloped a strong understanding of project management roles, responsibilities, and life cycles.
- Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project – GoogleSkills in creating project charters, stakeholder analysis, and RACI charts for effective project initiation.
- Small Business Marketing Using YouTube – CourseraTraining in creating and leveraging YouTube for small business growth and brand promotion.
- Introduction to CRM with HubSpotProficient in managing contacts, creating deals, and using CRM tools for sales and marketing effectiveness.
- Sales Pitch and Closing – Northwestern UniversityExpertise in crafting persuasive sales pitches and closing high-value deals.
- Automating Sales Tasks with Zanier – Coursers (Ongoing): Learning to automate repetitive sales and marketing tasks for increased efficiency
- 70 Certifications: linkedin.com
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Work History
Sales Manager
Legacy Restoration
Lombard, Illinois
01.2026 - Current
- Formulated comprehensive sales plans that drove revenue growth through effective customer engagement strategies.
- Led a team of 6 sales representatives and 1 field inspector to achieve sales objectives.
- Implemented process changes that streamlined sales workflows for enhanced efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to identify expansion opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to evaluate goal progress and realign strategies as needed.
- Trained new sales staff on product knowledge and advanced sales techniques for improved performance.
- Educated clients on products and services through tailored consultations, enhancing satisfaction.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional materials targeting specific customer segments.
Sales Executive Team Leader
Skyline Property Restoration
Blue Island, IL
05.2024 - 02.2025
Achieved over $3M in sales within first year, securing $1M+ in new business within three months.
Developed new revenue streams and led contract negotiations, increasing overall profitability.
- Optimized lead conversion and leveraged CRM software to drive revenue growth.
- Established strong customer relationships through personalized service and innovative property protection strategies.
- Boosted brand awareness through targeted social media campaigns and networking, generating valuable leads from industry events.
- Streamlined operations with Xactimate, CoreLogic, and Salesforce, improving team efficiency.
- Focused on disaster recovery processes, focusing on mitigation, structural repairs, and insurance claims management.
Sales/Field Marketing Representative
Servpro
Chicago , IL
01.2023 - 02.2024
Spearheaded sales initiatives, resulting in $1.7 million in revenue increases and improved client retention.
- Optimized sales operations and enhanced lead generation processes through Salesforce integration.
- Developed targeted marketing strategies for fire victims, facilitating efficient property restoration support.
Senior Managing Director
Focus Mortgage
Woodridge, IL
01.2021 - 01.2023
Directed operations to achieve business growth and expand market presence.
- Cultivated long-term client relationships through tailored mortgage solutions.
- Built high-performing teams focused on operational excellence and compliance.
Market Manager
Sun West Mortgage Company
Elmhurst, IL
01.2020 - 01.2021
Developed and executed campaigns targeting potential homebuyers and real estate agents.
- Developed and managed targeted marketing strategies that increased visibility of mortgage products.
- Coordinated with sales teams to ensure marketing initiatives supported business objectives and drove engagement.
- Enhanced mortgage loan pipeline by hiring key talent and streamlining operational processes to improve workflow.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely, seamless service delivery.
Education
Sales Pitch And Closing
Coursera
Northwestern University 05-2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Barat College of DePaul University
Lake Forest, IL06-1999
High School Diploma -
Morton West High School
Berwyn, IL06-1993