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Donna Betta

Holmdel,NJ

Summary

Strategic-thinking Sales Executive with 25 years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels by establishing trust. Persuasive and self-motivated with expertise in expanding network connections and introducing products. Well-versed in educating clients, implementing pricing strategies and driving territory development.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sales and Business Development

Pilothouse Payments / Capitalized Business Funding
New York , NY
2023.08 - Current
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
  • Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales.
  • Researched and capitalized on emerging opportunities to build business and expand customer base.
  • Assisted in onboarding new merchants by providing training on products and services offered.
  • Communicated regularly with customers via email, phone calls, and text messages to address any concerns they may have about their accounts.
  • Managed daily operations of assigned merchant accounts by monitoring transactions and payments.
  • Provided technical support for merchant inquiries regarding account setup, payment processing, and other related services.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Sales Executive

Bambi Baby
Middletown , NJ
2022.03 - 2024.08
  • Greeted customers and engaged in conversation to assess needs
  • Received and processed online orders for shipment or store pick-up
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to guests
  • Used POS system to process sales and refund transactions
  • Replenished sales floor shelves and assisted customers with alternatives for out-of-stock items
  • Explained products and services to help customers make informed decisions
  • Used company system for tracking inventory to reduce errors and maximize profits
  • Promoted store products by actively engaging customers and providing product demonstrations
  • Built and maintained pipeline that supported monthly, quarterly and annual goals
  • Developed strong relationships with clients to grow business networks
  • Highlighted new products and company promotions during sales pitches.

SALES EXECUTIVE

Hudson Shore Group
Red Bank
2019.03 - 2022.03
  • Maintained strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders
  • Leveraged sales forecasting models to anticipate demand
  • Utilized CRM tools to monitor customer interactions and inform strategy
  • Prepared quotes and proposals for new and existing products
  • Gathered ideas for new products and existing product innovations
  • Used negotiation and persuasion skills to influence decision-makers
  • Arranged in-person meetings and visited with clients to improve success of sales pitches
  • Built and established strong relationships with customers, enabling long-term partnerships
  • Cold called potential customers to generate leads.

WEALTH MANAGER/Financial Planner

Morgan Stanley
Red Bank , NJ
2004.02 - 2019.03
  • Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop financial plan
  • Contacted clients periodically to determine changes in financial status
  • Reviewed clients' accounts and plans regularly to determine whether life changes, economic changes, environmental concerns, or financial performance indicate need for plan reassessment
  • Conducted seminars or workshops on financial planning topics, such as retirement planning, estate planning, or evaluation of severance packages
  • Implemented financial planning recommendations or referred clients to someone who can assist with plan implementation.
  • Performed due diligence research on potential investments before recommending them to clients.
  • Identified new opportunities for diversification of clients' portfolios according to market trends and conditions.
  • Provided comprehensive wealth management services to high net worth individuals, including asset allocation, retirement planning, estate planning and tax management.

OPERATIONS SPECIALIST / ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATOR

Wells Fargo Advisors
New York
1998.02 - 2004.03
  • Monitored and reported on key performance indicators to ensure efficient operations
  • Addressed customer complaints and provided satisfactory solutions through procedure changes
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving
  • Analyzed data to identify potential customers' needs, interests or concerns and develop effective marketing strategies
  • Reviewed account activity reports to identify opportunities to increase sales or retain existing customers.

Education

Brooklyn College
06.1997

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Strengths
  • Excellent People Skills
  • POS System Operations
  • Verbal And Written Communication
  • B2B Sales And Customer Service
  • Sales And Marketing

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Director of Sales and Business Development

Pilothouse Payments / Capitalized Business Funding
2023.08 - Current

Sales Executive

Bambi Baby
2022.03 - 2024.08

SALES EXECUTIVE

Hudson Shore Group
2019.03 - 2022.03

WEALTH MANAGER/Financial Planner

Morgan Stanley
2004.02 - 2019.03

OPERATIONS SPECIALIST / ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATOR

Wells Fargo Advisors
1998.02 - 2004.03

Brooklyn College
Donna Betta