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Erika Flynn

Raleigh,NC

Summary


Knowledgeable sales and contract management professional with robust background in managing and negotiating sales contracts across diverse industries. Proven track record of securing lucrative agreements and fostering long-term client relationships. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and team leadership.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bid/Contract Sales Manager

Bob Barker Company, Inc.
08.2016 - Current
  • Managed contract negotiations with key clients, securing favorable terms while maintaining long-term partnerships.
  • Mentored junior team members on best practices for successful selling, fostering a supportive work culture focused on continuous improvement.
  • Conducted regular sales training for team members, improving overall team performance and productivity levels.
  • Increased contract sales by identifying and targeting new business opportunities in the market.
  • Established strong client relationships through effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Developed a deep understanding of customer needs, providing tailored solutions that resulted in increased client satisfaction.
  • Exceeded annual sales quotas consistently through diligent prospecting efforts and exceptional relationship management skills.
  • Created compelling proposals that effectively showcased product offerings, resulting in increased conversion rates from leads to closed deals.
  • Drove customer retention efforts by proactively addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly, earning a reputation for outstanding service quality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Leveraged CRM tools to manage pipeline effectively, ensuring timely follow-ups and touchpoints with clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of all contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Monitored industry trends and competitor activities, adjusting strategies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
  • Expanded territory coverage by establishing connections with potential partners within the industry verticals targeted for growth.
  • Optimized product positioning strategy based on thorough market research and analysis of customer preferences, resulting in improved brand perception among target audiences.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.

Education

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC

Skills

  • Negotiation expertise
  • Sales process optimization
  • Target setting
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team Leadership
  • Sales operations
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Business development and planning
  • Product Knowledge
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales strategy
  • Solution selling

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 9 staff members.
  • Supervised and collaborated with team of 9 in the development and compliance of Local/State/Federal Government Bids and Contracts
  • Increased annual contract sales from 55 million dollars to over 90 million dollars over a 5 year time period
  • Attended national conferences and collaborated directly with State Procurement Officers to create bid solicitations and requirements and utilized as a resource from government agencies in preparing specifications and requirements for future needs. Ex. Attended NASPO Exchange conference for 3 years which led to the first ever solicitation for institutional supplies to be put out for bid.
  • Managed contract compliance on a National level and responsible for maintaining over 800 formal contracts annually to include cooperatives such as GSA, Buyboard, Omnia.
  • APMP Certified

Certification

  • APMP Certified
  • North Carolina Notary


Timeline

Bid/Contract Sales Manager

Bob Barker Company, Inc.
08.2016 - Current

Wake Technical Community College
Erika Flynn