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James Carlen

Milford

Summary

Self-motivated inside/outside sales professional offering more than eighteen years in inside/outside sales, high-value client management and client support experience. Successful in new account acquisition and growing existing account sales.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HVA Client Manager

Thomson Reuters/Findlaw
07.2022 - Current
  • Effectively managed over 60 high-value clients spending over $50,000/year by securing renewals, facilitating program changes/updates and handling client requests in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through regular communication and personalized service for increased loyalty.
  • Finished 2023 at 108% to renewal quota.
  • Currently over 100% of renewal quota for 2024
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for growth and expansion of services offered.

Client Development Consultant

Thomson Reuters/FindLaw
NH, ME, VT
03.2018 - 06.2022

· Sell custom websites and digital marketing programs to lawyers and law firms with FindLaw, an exclusively legal marketing firm. throughout NH, ME and VT.

· Manage portfolio of over 100 legal clients, growing client base and revenue by over 20%.

· Present FindLaw marketing at legal conferences and seminars, promoting the brand and gathering leads.

· Regularly prospect by walk ins, phone calls, and emails to gather new leads and opportunities.

· Present custom market analyses and digital marketing recommendations to law firms, improving their online presence and ultimately their revenue.

Media Consultant

Dex Media
New Hampshire
06.2009 - 03.2018
  • Lead local sales team in new business sales five of seven years.
  • Consistently ranked in top 20% in a group of 80 - 90 Media Consultants in the Northeast. 
  • Manage a portfolio of over 200 accounts and $1.2 million in annual sales, selling SEM, SEO, CRM, Google placement, custom websites, and print marketing.
  • Contact new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met through specific marketing and CRM products and services.
  • Identify prospective customers through continuous prospecting and following leads from existing clients.
  • Consult with, and recommended multi media marketing and CRM programs designed to help local businesses grow their client base as well as maintain their current clients.
  • Write sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.
  • Work independently from home office.


Multi Media Consultant

Local Edge
09.2006 - 03.2009
  • Managed a portfolio of 150 accounts and $800,000 in annual sales, selling print yellow page advertising and SEM programs.
  • Earned Rookie of The Canvas Award, March, 2007, for adding $50,000 in new annual sales to current print directory.
  • Consistently  placed  in  the  top  twenty  percent  in  sales,  selling $100,000  -  $200,000 of annual revenue in each directory worked.
  • Consistently led local team in new business sales, resulting in several cash awards and prizes.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

University of NH at Manchester
Manchester, NH
1985

Skills

  • President's Club Award - 2012, 2013
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Reliable and loyal, long term employee
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in Salesforce software
  • Excellent prospector
  • Persistent when working new prospects
  • Works with the highest of ethics

Additional Information

Sandler Sales Institute, Bedford, NH - President’s Club Personal Development Program 7/2016 - 11/2016.

Timeline

Senior HVA Client Manager

Thomson Reuters/Findlaw
07.2022 - Current

Client Development Consultant

Thomson Reuters/FindLaw
03.2018 - 06.2022

Media Consultant

Dex Media
06.2009 - 03.2018

Multi Media Consultant

Local Edge
09.2006 - 03.2009

Associate of Arts - General Studies

University of NH at Manchester
James Carlen