Fred Sakshaug
sales
Bothell,WA
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Hibu, excelling in strategic account development and relationship building. Leveraged SEO strategies to boost website visibility by 30%. Adept at closing sales and fostering client rapport, driving revenue growth through innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. Enthusiastic about networking and cultivating long-term partnerships.
Seasoned Outside Sales Representative with 18-year track record. Bringing strong sales knowledge, supporting business development, and growth initiatives. Leveraging outstanding communication strengths to cultivate and retain long-term relationships.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Hibu
06.2007 - 01.2026
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Collaborated with internal teams to fulfill orders and meet customer needs
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to increase revenue in assigned territories.
- Monitored competitor activities to maintain competitive advantage.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
- Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
- Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
- Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Launched successful digital marketing campaigns that achieved goals for increased website traffic.
Loan Officer
Ameriquest Mortgage
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
- Advised clients on mortgage, education and personal loans.
- Collaborated with other departments to promptly process loan applications.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through high levels of customer service.
- Assisted customers in understanding loan terms and conditions to make informed decisions.
- Negotiated loan terms to provide favorable outcomes for both customers and lenders.
- Supervised loan personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards.
- Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
- Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
- Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
- Assisted customers with completing loan applications and other paperwork.
- Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2003
Skills
- Strategic account development
- Sales closing
- Networking
- Prospecting techniques
- Sales proposal creation
- Superior organizational skills
- Relationship cultivation
- Sales presentation
- Objection handling
- Customer focused-service
- Information presentation
- Relationship building
- Product demonstrations
- Approachable
- Vendor relationship building
- Goal oriented
- Lead prospecting
- Adept at closing sales
- Sales forecasting
- Active listening
- Upselling strategies
- Customer Service-oriented
- Tech-Savvy
- Team leadership
- Solution selling
- Account management
- Positive outlook
- Customer service
- Enthusiastic about networking
- Consultative sales approach
- Closing techniques
- Proven sales track record
- Friendly and cheerful
- Closing sales
- Territory networking
- Customer relationship management
- Verbal and written communication
- Client relationship development
- Prospecting and cultivating
Accomplishments
- Managed a portfolio of 95 accounts providing for $875,000 in sales.
- Surpassed annual quota by 27%.
- Managed territory made up of 85 accounts worth $875,000.
- Maintained 97% client retention rate year-over-year.
- Increased overall sales 95% by implementing innovative marketing strategy.
Certification
- sales Training - 2007
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Hibu
06.2007 - 01.2026
Loan Officer
Ameriquest Mortgage
05.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Washington State University
Eagle Scout Award
To become an Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must earn 21 merit badges (including 14 specific ones like First Aid, Citizenship, Communication), serve in leadership for six months as a Life Scout, lead a significant community service project, demonstrate Scout Spirit, pass a Scoutmaster Conference, and successfully complete a Board of Review, all before turning 18
Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges, 14 of which are mandatory for the award. The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements.
Those who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout also become eligible, although are not required, to join the National Eagle Scout Association