Dennis Budz
Aurora,IL
Summary
Results-driven Business Leader with over 10 years in sales, specializing in revenue growth and strategic partnerships within technology and service sectors. Expertise in market development, complex sales cycles, and relationship cultivation with executives and decision-makers. Leverages operational leadership and a consultative approach to identify opportunities and solve business challenges.
Overview
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9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Founder
PrimeVue Protection
Plainfield, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Founded and scaled a premium automotive protection company serving luxury, enthusiast, commercial, and insurance clients throughout the Chicagoland market.
- Directed business operations, overseeing business development, sales strategy, project management, financial planning, pricing, vendor negotiations, and customer success to optimize overall performance.
- Established strategic partnerships with dealerships, collision centers, insurance providers, and commercial organizations to broaden market presence and create recurring business opportunities.
- Developed digital growth strategy, focusing on website development, SEO optimization, competitive market analysis, and online lead generation to enhance brand visibility and customer acquisition.
Regional Sales Manager
HBS Systems
Richardson, TX
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Led complex consultative sales engagements by conducting discovery sessions, delivering executive presentations, and developing tailored technology solutions that addressed operational, financial, and strategic business objectives. Maintained competitive intelligence to improve win rates.
- Managed a multi-state territory representing ERP, dealership management, rental software, CRM, and business intelligence solutions, partnering with dealership owners and executive leadership to improve operational performance and drive business growth. Promoted products through networking, discovery calls, demos, and industry events.
- Built trusted relationships with key decision-makers while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful implementation, long-term customer success, and continued account growth.
Business Development Manager
AED
Schaumburg, IL
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Generated more than $1 million in annual revenue by developing strategic relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering consultative solutions tailored to equipment dealers, manufacturers, and industry partners. Increased membership by 15% while achieving 98% retention through proactive account management and long-term relationship development.
- Increased membership by 15% while maintaining a 98% client retention rate through proactive account management, exceptional customer service, and long-term relationship development. Identified and capitalized on emerging business opportunities to grow accounts.
- Managed diverse account portfolio, collaborating with executive stakeholders to maximize engagement, expand relationships, and identify growth opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Arizona State University
05-2015
Skills
- Enterprise Sales
- Business Development
- Strategic Account Management
- Consultative Selling
- Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Revenue Growth
- Solution Selling
- Project Management
- Market analysis
Languages
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
HBS Systems
09.2022 - 01.2025
Owner & Founder
PrimeVue Protection
08.2022 - Current
Business Development Manager
AED
08.2017 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Arizona State University