Hunter Baize
Walker,MI
Summary
Strategic Account Executive known for boosting sales and revenue by cultivating strong client partnerships. Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities enable effective solution delivery to meet customer needs. Strategic Account Executive with proven success increasing sales and revenue through developing loyal account relationships. Articulate communicator with exceptional negotiation skills. Known for understanding customer needs and delivering effective solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
HexArmor
07.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded sales initiatives at HexArmor, leveraging advanced Excel functions to analyze market trends and optimize customer acquisition strategies, significantly exceeding sales targets through strategic account management and negotiation
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills in diverse environments, from the United States Marine Corps to various sales roles, ensuring the seamless delivery of innovative safety solutions and fostering a culture of diversity and collaboration
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Manage a client list through referrals who I would call and connect with through social media and email to set up meetings to discuss financial goals
- Conversational meetings that would be used to build out personalized plan for each client and their unique situations to help them reach their goals utilizing retirement planning, insurance and investment strategies
- Reached out to warm market first, people who I worked with previously or family members to set up an initial conversation
- In depth conversation to understand my clients problems and what solutions would work best for them
- Minimum of 40-80 Calls a day and would reach out on social media during after hours as well
- Presented clients personalized plans to them and their families to show what it would take to get them where they want to be
- Participated in multiple work related activities outside of the office to improve contacts and give back to the community
Business Development Representative
Marcus Evans
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Connected with C-Suite Executive clients through extensive prospecting, cold calling and qualifying solution providing companies
- Conversational pitches to ensure only the best fit companies were qualified to get set meetings with C-Suite Executives with hospitals and health systems across the U.S
- Cold reach outs to CEOs setting up a minimum of 10 meetings weekly
- In depth vetting conversations with CEOs and COOs to figure out target market and willingness to buy
- Minimum of 80-100 cold calls a day
- Frequently checked in with clients to ensure they were satisfied with the partnerships they gained through us
Logistics Consultant
Fifth Wheel Freight
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Connected with clients through extensive prospecting and cold calling while managing multiple accounts and assisting all customers with logistical needs
- Negotiated prices with clients' carriers and drivers to complete shipments in a timely manner
- Used Excel and Microsoft Word daily for setting rates for shipments in diverse locations within the U.S
- And Canada
- Closed with an average of 20% profit margin on all shipments
- Supervised up to 12 shipments at a time
- Managed drayage shipments
- Properly identified customers through diligent research and business connections
Marksmanship Coach
United States Marine Corp
Camp Lejeune, United States
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Earned the highest level in marksmanship
- Selected by Master Gunnery Sergeant to be certified to teach
- Prepared for teaching classes by sharpening individual skills and teaching peers
2nd Combat Engineer Battalion Ammunition Chief
United States Marine Corp
Camp Lejeune, United States
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed all financial requirements for ammunition spending and usage, went from being a solo job to bringing in 17 additional marines to work under direct supervision
- Managed the budget, inventory month end close, ammunition reporting, costing analysis, quotes and audit
- Monitored unit ammunition allocation throughout scheduled training events
- Utilized advanced Excel functions, such as Vlookups and Pivot Tables, to manage and analyze a $3M + ammunition inventory, enhancing logistical efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Collaborated with Embarkation logistics team and food service logistics team to smooth operations and make for a clean training exercise
- Proficient use Excel, Word Doc, TAMIS and Power point computer programs
Ammunition Technician
United States Marine Corp
Camp Lejeune, United States
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised a team of 10 Marines while conducting daily counts of ammunition to ensure smooth logistical transition of products to appropriate training facilities
- Earned this responsibility after applying skills from training into day-to-day operations to maximize efficiency at every check point
- Completed Ammo Technician School at the top of the class
- Supported 100 units by organizing ammunition requests and returns
- Responsible for training and directly supervising a team of 10 marines
- Nominated by supervisors for a promotion due to dedication and teamwork
Education
Marksmanship Coach -
United States Marine Corp
11.2024
Basic Training -
United States Marine Corp
01.2018
United States Marine Corp
01.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Supply Chain
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand RapidsSkills
- Business Growth Strategy
- Account planning
- Market Competitor Analysis
- Effective Sales Presentations
- Performance Management
- Implementation of Sales Strategies
- Forecast Analysis
- Coordinating transportation
- Tracking inventory levels and orders
- Increasing efficiency and productivity
- Inventory documentation
- Logistics Coordination
Awards
- Gung Ho Award - Ammo Technician School
- Meritoriously Promoted to Corporal
- Ammo Tech of the year National Award (Runner Up)
- Good Conduct Medal
- Recommended by Lieutenant Colonel to be Promoted to Sergeant
- Honorable discharge from United States Marine Corp
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Account Executive
HexArmor
07.2024 - Current
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
01.2023 - 01.2024
Business Development Representative
Marcus Evans
01.2022 - 01.2023
Logistics Consultant
Fifth Wheel Freight
01.2022 - 12.2022
2nd Combat Engineer Battalion Ammunition Chief
United States Marine Corp
01.2019 - 01.2021
Marksmanship Coach
United States Marine Corp
12.2018 - 12.2021
Ammunition Technician
United States Marine Corp
01.2018 - 01.2019
Marksmanship Coach -
United States Marine Corp
Basic Training -
United States Marine Corp
United States Marine Corp
Some College (No Degree) - Supply Chain
Grand Rapids Community College
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