Deven Youngstedt

• Collaborate effectively across the organization, sharing best practices and insights to drive mutual success.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
• Actively participating in trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to represent Lowe Rental, build brand awareness, and establish the company as a leader in the rental industry.

Key Achievements

• Sales team lead
• Closed Charley's Steakhouse (2,000 locations)

• Identified potential customers and built relationships with them through presentations, networking events and other activities.
• Created detailed reports on customer feedback, preferences, trends and competitor activity in order to identify areas of improvement.
• Conducted regular tastings and wine education sessions for clients to ensure they are knowledgeable about the products being sold.
• Negotiated prices with suppliers and wholesalers based on industry trends and customer demand.
• Monitored inventory levels of wines at various locations in order to ensure timely replenishment when needed.

Key Achievements

• Most store displays sold for the month (3x)(30)

• Developed and cultivated robust relationships with key decision-makers at over 50 small businesses, resulting in an impressive 20% growth in repeat business.
• Consistently exceeded sales targets by an outstanding average of 115% through strategic customer engagement within my designated territory, delivering compelling sales presentations to multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated a high closing rate by successfully sealing the deal in 84% of all presented sales opportunities.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by a remarkable 68%, employing effective communication and adept problem-solving skills.
• Expanded the client base by effectively establishing new accounts via cold calling and personal visits to prospective customers.
• Maintained meticulous sales records and monitored sales progress with precision through Salesforce and Outlook.

Key Achievements:

• Recognized as a member of the esteemed Ambassador's Club, representing the top 50 sales professionals.
• Consistently achieved recognition as a four-time Top Closer of the Quarter.

• Effectively managed a portfolio of 200-250 active accounts, resulting in substantial sales and revenue growth.
• Pioneered market expansion by proactively initiating 50+ cold calls per week, successfully securing 3-4 new small business deals each quarter.
• Maintained a remarkable 80% deal closure rate, showcasing exceptional leadership and negotiation skills.
• Championed team collaboration among peers, driving a notable 15% increase in cross-selling efforts and cooperation.
• Established and nurtured relationships with both new and existing accounts, strategically contributing to revenue expansion.
• Proficiently identified customer needs to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Key Achievements

• Recipient of the Bravo Zulu Award, recognizing outstanding collaboration and teamwork.
• Achieved recognition as a three-time Top Closer of the Quarter, consistently demonstrating excellence in closing deals.
• Obtained BSI Pathway Leadership Course Certification, demonstrating commitment to professional development and leadership skills.