Derek Steinauer
San Diego,CA
Summary
I am an organized and motivated professional eager to apply time management and organizational skills in the customer service and sales industry. I am seeking an opportunity to expand skills while facilitating company growth and joining an industry I am passionate about.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
New Business Sales Agent -
Rivo Holdings
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Generate new business by engaging with potential customers via phone, voicemail, email, and text to provide them with relevant information about our lending services and utilize compelling persuasion techniques to close sales.
- Meet and exceed individual and team sales targets through effective sales techniques, objection handling, and follow-up strategies.
- Acquire and maintain in-depth knowledge of our lending products and services, including their features, benefits, and competitive advantages, to effectively educate customers and address objections or concerns.
- Utilize strong communication, effective negotiation techniques, persistence, and persuasion skills to overcome customer objections with resilience and professionalism.
Business Development Specialist -
Guaranteed Rate
Remote/Chicago
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Created compelling social media content to promote company services and events
- Successfully conducted marketing assistance emails to referral partners on a weekly basis
- Prospected and generated leads within the real estate industry, effectively supporting loan officers and real estate agents
- Coordinated meetings to foster meaningful relationships with clients
Sales Development Representative -
CannaDemand
Remote
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Identified and developed sales opportunities with cannabis operators for our clients' internal sales teams
- Conducted professional outreach to cannabis operators through telephone prospecting, email campaigns, LinkedIn messaging, and social media
- Supported key cannabis accounts such as Vangst, Canix, and Teamployer
Education
BBA - Marketing And Communications
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12.2016
Skills
- Communication
- Sales
- Time Management
- Organizational
- Cold-Calling
- Closing Deals
Timeline
New Business Sales Agent -
Rivo Holdings
01.2023 - Current
Business Development Specialist -
Guaranteed Rate
06.2021 - 01.2023
Sales Development Representative -
CannaDemand
08.2020 - 06.2021
BBA - Marketing And Communications
The University of Iowa