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Evan Gragg

Hickory,NC

Summary

Highly motivated and innovative individual with 10 years experience converting sales to account management across multiple business verticals. Extraordinary ability to development relationship by networking, strategic planning and exceptional communication to increase revenue. Specializing in tailoring to specific needs to ensure long lasting relationships for the best experience not only today but the future.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Business Development Manager

Paul Davis Restoration Of Piedmont
06.2023 - Current
  • Expand the Paul Davis brand and increase commercial revenue by identifying and securing new business opportunities.
  • Deliver in-person presentations to prospective clients, showcasing the company''s value proposition effectively.
  • Perform client research and identify new opportunities for market expansion through data focus and analytics.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by addressing their needs proactively and providing customized solutions.
  • CRM implementation.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization and verticals.
  • Collaborate and review sales metrics and KPIs with project managers & sales director to develop solutions to accomplish company vision and expand new services.
  • Organize promotional events, lunch and learns, charity events and attend COC and BNI groups within the community.
  • Exceed 1.5 Million in commercial sales by setting 10 meetings per week to ensure 3 billed clients per month.

Business Development Manager

Nesco Resource
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Identified and built relationships with potential clients via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries to attain and generate new business.
  • Strategically planned and negotiated right to hire and direct hire agreements.
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, ROI, retention and market expansion.
  • Exceed sales goals of two territory's and increased profitability.
  • Collaborated with VP, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Organize promotional events and interacted with community to expand business.
  • Establish key performance indicators to track and analyze business progress and adjust strategies accordingly with detailed notes and documentation after each interaction in CRM system.
  • Exceeded monthly goal of 400 phone calls, 20 meetings and 2 newly billed accounts x2.
  • Averaged 4 new signed clients per month.
  • Named top 10 GP increaser week after week in company.
  • 2x in sales for Lincolnton and 10x in Hickory within 3 months.

Business Development & Operations Manager

Verizon, Evan Gragg
08.2018 - 10.2022
  • Exceeded sales goals by securing new business and excellent account management on existing accounts.
  • Developed and maintained positive consumer and business relationships nationwide.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine new approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales by holding monthly pace meetings.
  • Recruited and evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up- to-date.
  • Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
  • Multiple Jr.
  • Hall of fame, comma club, blue blazer, and X pin awards.
  • Led NC in iPhone launch weekend multiple years as well as Top 5 national B2B rep in various months.
  • 950 Phones and over 400 new activations in 2021 #2 in NC.

Owner and Insurance Specialist

Everlasting Home Improvements
01.2014 - 12.2018
  • Focused on roofing, remodels, deck builds and pressure cleaning.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and roofing companies to complete projects within specific timeline.
  • During this time worked as independent contract sales/insurance specialist with 3 different roofing companies.
  • Processed and recorded new policies and claims.
  • Worked with claims adjusters and examiners to expedite and streamline process.
  • Understood requirements for disputes, gathered evidence to support claims and inform customer during process.
  • Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts..

Education

Associate of Arts - Theology

Trinity Bible College

Business Administration

Catawba Valley Community College

Saint Stephens High School

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Business-to-Business (B2B)
  • Sales Management
  • Networking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Sales
  • Sales Presentations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Decision Making
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Presentations
  • Effective Communication

Licenses & certifications

Licensed Real Estate Broker - Superior School of Real Estate.
Insurance Agent Broker - Accident, Life, Variable Life & Variable Annuities.

Additional Information

Jr. Dealer Hall of Fame -$5,000 in monthly commission during training. 3 out of 3 Blue Multiple Blue Blazer Awards for earning $7,000 In monthly commission.

Multiple 10X Awards for earning 10K+ in Commissions.

Timeline

Commercial Business Development Manager

Paul Davis Restoration Of Piedmont
06.2023 - Current

Business Development Manager

Nesco Resource
12.2022 - 06.2023

Business Development & Operations Manager

Verizon, Evan Gragg
08.2018 - 10.2022

Owner and Insurance Specialist

Everlasting Home Improvements
01.2014 - 12.2018

Associate of Arts - Theology

Trinity Bible College

Business Administration

Catawba Valley Community College

Saint Stephens High School
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