Personally generated 280 closed leads and 4,600,000 in new business in 2022
Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
Reached out to potential customers via telephone, social media, email, events and in-person inquiries via cold calling
Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
Grew territory sales from 4.5 million to 10 million year three.
Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
Represented company and promoted products at conferences and trade association meetings.
Business Development Specialist
Dry Patrol Restoration
09.2017 - 10.2020
Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
Came up with detailed plans to enhance sales management and prioritize long-term business goals.
Used Software to handle current portfolio and prospective leads.
Expanded customer base by identifying needs, developing solutions and delivering client-centered products.
Grew the territory by 2.5 million dollars. Expanded the data base and client contacts into 3 new verticals. Introduced several new arms of business development under construction and mitigation services.
Business Owner/Operator
Hali Abner Consulting
01.2010 - 09.2015
Consulted over 25 businesses as an independent sub contractor for events, sales and marketing and business development.
Developed a technology start up for digital coupons similar to Groupon with a local footprint
Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations
Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
Sales Consultant
UniFirst Corporation
05.2015 - 09.2017
President Club Winner
Rookie of the Year
Regional Sales Contest Winner every quarter while hired
Nicked named “Hali Hat Trick” constantly closing 3 deals a day on a cold call
Broke a company wide 40 year sales record for highest sales in the company first year
Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
Set appointments with key decision makers, presented opportunities and closed sales on first call cold call as well.
Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information & followed up with appointment setting
Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
Provided sales and customer service assistance on cold calls
Sales Executive
American Marketing And Publishing
09.2007 - 11.2010
Presidents Club Achiever
Expansion Sales Representative of the Year
Million Dollar Club
100% cold call canvassing
3 years of meeting and exceeding sales goals and winning quarterly sales contests
Responsible for 3 sales a day closed on a cold call under contract
Responsible for design and development of advertising as copy
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.