Derrick Demers
Thief River Falls,MN
Summary
Sales professional with a strong record of growing revenue and building lasting client relationships. Skilled in understanding long-term customer goals & objectives, delivering tailored solutions, and driving revenue growth. Experienced in negotiation, planning, and managing customer accounts to drive performance. Focused on exceeding sales goals through clear communication and problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Development Representative
DigiKey
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
09.2024 - Current
- Review internal Digi-Key programs and CRM for potential sales leads.
- Network internally and externally to pursue new opportunities.
- Pioneered 'Digi-Cation' to streamline customer workflows, boost confidence in DigiKey's digital tools, and drive ongoing, frictionless digital business.
Assigned Accounts Sales Representative
DigiKey
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
06.2013 - 11.2024
- Provided Single Point of Contact for assigned customer base.
- Managed several customer relationships resulting in sales growth
- Top 20 Sales Rep for Overall GP$: Q1-3 2024, Q1-4, 2020, & Q4 2019.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN01-2023
Skills
- Customer Development & Follow Up
- Business Networking
- Customer/Client Focus
- Decision Making
- Digital Literacy
- Ideation
- Personal Development
- Strategic Thinking & Planning
Certification
- Foundational Data Literacy Major: completed 9/20/2023
Affiliations
- Toastmasters: joined June 2025
Accomplishments
- Assigned Sales Development Program: completed 2019
- DigiKey Industry Experience Program: completed 2018
Timeline
Customer Development Representative
DigiKey
09.2024 - Current
Assigned Accounts Sales Representative
DigiKey
06.2013 - 11.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering
Northland Community And Technical College
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