Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at Complete Weddings + Events, adept in B2B marketing and sales team training. Expert in cultivating partnerships, enhancing customer retention, and driving revenue growth. Skilled in territory management and sales strategy development, with a flair for motivating teams to exceed targets and fostering strong client relationships.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Sales
Complete Weddings + Events
Grand Island, Nebraska
07.2005 - Current
Established, nurtured, and preserved strategic alliances with essential stakeholders.
Implemented plans aimed at maximizing revenue.
Directed efforts ensuring sales personnel met objectives.
Reviewed customer feedback to pinpoint improvement areas.
Optimized price structures fostering customer retention and increased earnings.
Tracked leads and managed accounts using CRM systems.
Provided regular training sessions for staff on sales techniques.
Promoted company's brand image at various trade events.
Developed innovative brochures that captured audience attention.
Negotiated with vendors to secure discounts on products and services.
Addressed customer grievances promptly with effective resolutions.
Developed partnerships to enhance business growth.
Coordinated weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales goals.
Developed high-performing sales team.
Ensured continuous repeat business by cultivating strong client connections.
Motivated team to exceed sales targets.
Managed resolution of sales and service issues.
Supervised regional and local sales teams.
Media Sales Representative
Charter Media
Grand Island, Nebraska
01.2002 - 01.2006
Developed and implemented strategies to increase media sales revenue.
Created and maintained relationships with clients and advertisers.
Generated new customer leads through cold calling, networking events, and other marketing activities.
Negotiated pricing agreements with customers based on budget constraints.
Attended conferences and trade shows to network with industry professionals.
Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner by providing accurate information about products and services offered.
Collaborated with creative team members to create engaging content for advertisements.
Participated in corporate sales trainings to improve skills set and learn new selling techniques.
Scheduled and attended weekly appointments with clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
08-2002
Skills
Sales training and leadership
B2B marketing
Sales leadership and training
Sales team training
Supplier sourcing
Deal closing
Trade show representation
Sales coaching
Territory management
Cold calling
Sales training
Sales strategy development
Affiliations
GIPS Board of education2020-Current
GIPS Board of education Vice President 2023
Grand Island Little Theater Board of Directors 2019-Current
Grand Island Little Theater Board of Directors President 2022-Current
Grand Island Central Catholic One Acts Coach 2018-Current
ESU #10 Board President 2023-Current
Volunteer GIPS, GICC, GINW, GILT
3rd Degree Black Belt
Accomplishments
Top Sales award nationally 2024
GILT Hall of Fame 2024
Top 5 nationally in sales 2015-current
Top 3 closing ratio nationaly 2019-current
Positive Team Builder Award 2010,2018
Top Trade Show Sales team 2009,2010-2015, 2019-current
Leadership Tomorrow class of 2006
Certification
American Taekwondo Assoc, instructor
NSAA Certified Coach
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Sales
Complete Weddings + Events
07.2005 - Current
Media Sales Representative
Charter Media
01.2002 - 01.2006
American Taekwondo Assoc, instructor
NSAA Certified Coach
Bachelor of Science -
Chadron State College
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