Braden John Schaefer
Director Of Business Development
Westlake,OH
Summary
Experienced and effective Director of Business Development of 4+ years, bringing forth valuable industry experience and passion for management. Self-motivated individual with a focus on consultative sales approach to understanding and solving customer needs. Motivating leader with strengths in building strategic relationships to support key business initiatives and proven in developing and retaining high-performance teams. Offering excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ready to pursue new professional challenges and career advancement with growing company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Business Development
The SpyGlass Group, LLC.
Westlake, OH
02.2018 - Current
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets and product specifications.
- Led cross-functional teams to create impactful messaging and sales tools.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to a department of 16 individuals, along with collaborating and communicating with 3 Senior Managers on the team.
- Spearheaded better sales practices and communication strategies directly with the Head of Outside Sales.
Senior Management of Business Development
The SpyGlass Group, LLC
Westlake, OH
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed and trained Business Development sub-team to attain professional goals and individualized quotas.
- Participated in weekly Senior Manager meetings with the Vice President and Director of Business Development
- Consistently exceeded personal sales quota by identifying new business opportunities through effective and inventive sales strategies.
Manager of Business Development
The SpyGlass Group, LLC
Westlake, OH
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities through cold calling to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Generated and successfully created new business market in Southern California.
- Scheduled in-person customer meetings and provided logistical support to Regional Directors.
- Engaged directly with C-suite and fiscal executives about the specific services being offered.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Ohio University
Athens, OH 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Sales training and leadership
Prospect targeting
New Business Development
Sales expertise
Timeline
Director of Business Development
The SpyGlass Group, LLC.
02.2018 - Current
Senior Management of Business Development
The SpyGlass Group, LLC
08.2017 - 02.2018
Manager of Business Development
The SpyGlass Group, LLC
05.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Ohio University
08.2010 - 05.2014