Drake Nielsen
Commercial Funding Partners
Lehi
8
years of professional experience
Business Development and sales professional with 5 years of experience in equipment finance. Experienced in building relationships with business owners and C-suite executives, generating new business, and managing clients from initial outreach through funding. Over $7 million in capital funded across the last several years, with a strong track record of meeting sales goals and developing long-term client relationships.
Work History
VP of Business Development
2 Years 7 Months- Contacted 100+ businesses daily to identify qualified opportunities and consistently grow the client pipeline.
- Maintain strong relationships with current clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Led weekly sales meetings, helping the team improve cold calling techniques and develop more effective sales strategies.
- Successfully funded over $4 million in capital expenditures since 2024 through new business development and client relationship.
Business Development Officer
3 Years- Cold called 120+ businesses daily to generate new leads and identify potential financing opportunities.
- Promoted from Business Development Representative to Business Development Officer based on sales performance and leadership potential.
- Generated $7 million in capital funding for business projects over three years while consistently exceeding sales goals.
Customer Relationship Manager
2 Years- Managed customer accounts and tracked outstanding balances across multiple industries.
- Worked with customers to resolve outstanding debts and improve payment collection.
- Selected for the JUMP management course after three months based on strong performance and leadership potential.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Business Development
B2B Sales
C-Suite Sales
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
Client Relationship Management
Sales Strategy
Leadership
Timeline
VP of Business Development
Commercial Funding Partners
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Business Development Officer
VFI Corporate Finance
01.2021 - 01.2024Read More
Customer Relationship Manager
Credit Corp Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Orem High School
High School Diploma
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