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BusinessDevelopmentManager

Jeffrey Cardwell

Development Manager
Wilberforce,OH

Summary

Dynamic, , handling business development, achieving successful B2B sales, launching sales planning, and delivering new client acquisition and retention strategies that drive business growth. Overcome sales objectives to generate profitable sales and close multi-million dollar deals in multiple industries. Talented Sales Professional redefining business strategies to expand regional territories by leveraging a polished and professional sales approach. Effective Communicator leading aggressive negotiations and securing sales closure by building lasting relationships with industry leading clients. Actively seeking a senior sales level position as Territory/Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager or National Sales Manager where expertise in team building, collaboration, territorial strategies, and pipeline management will be highly valued. Cold calling, emailing expert (Huntington Communication Award), getting more appointments than non-appointments, based on calls. Had 4 investment deals of $1M in annuity sales converted all personal money from another bank to Huntington with trust, knowledge and tenacity to do the right thing for customers. Averaged 37 new checking/savings accounts, grew book of business from $8M to almost $50M. Sales, Cold Calling, B2B Sales Account Management, Customer Service Expert Territory Management, Leadership,

Knowledgeable Strategic Sales Professional with 22 years of sales experience. Committed to maintaining relationships with international clients and retaining accounts to increase profit channels. Proven leader with skill in multitasking and managing customer accounts for enhancing product sales and increasing productivity through effective networking and sales. Eager team builder with fantastic leveraging and persuasion skills. Strategic-thinking Business Development Manager with history of transforming inefficient, underperforming operations into successful enterprises. Accomplished communicator with talent for building over-achieving teams. Dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving market-leading results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Development Manager

CoreMark
Springfield, OH
06.2023 - Current
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
  • Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
  • Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.

Sales Professional

Heidelberg Distributing Co.
Dayton, Ohio
06.2012 - 06.2023
  • Accomplished expansive B2B sales by growing Dayton territory to produce solid sales. Cold called and networked with Big
  • Box grocery stores (Kroger, Walmart), convenience stores, restaurants and gas stations with 100 plus accounts..
  • Successfully closed $2.7M in annual revenue for beer division.
  • Applied prospecting expertise to generate and pursue leads, setting up appointments and site visits to maintain budding relationships
  • Used prospecting and client development techniques to produce fresh leads and maintain solid conversion rate
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.

Realtor

Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate/Big Hill
Centerville, Ohio
02.2010 - 11.2018
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
  • Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions
  • Advised sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and make homes more appealing to potential buyers
  • Completed property walk throughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets
  • Verified payment and loan paperwork for property sales by working closely with banks, buyers and sellers
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms

Sales Manager

Schwan's Home Service
Xenia, Ohio
11.2009 - 06.2012
  • Applied strong industry knowledge of sales & territory expansion methodologies to produce double digit sales growth
  • Nurtured solid client relationships that continue to promote territory saturation and expanded sales to achieve award winning sales closure success.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings
  • Maintained marketplace visibility marketplace by participating in industry-related and community activities
  • Interpreted sales and pricing policies to departmental personnel and customers

Relationship Manager

Key Bank
Xenia, Ohio
11.2008 - 11.2009
  • Drive bank sales in meeting with individuals about personal and business monies in accounts with Key Bank and all financial institutions
  • Book of business exceeded $40M annually, and brought $27M in new money to Key Bank
  • Cold calling, postcards, & letters to set appointments for new business and existing business
  • Opened 43 new checking/savings accounts monthly
  • Closed $6.2M monthly in loans/mortgages
  • Ranked Top 5 in Mortgage closings in Miami Valley for 2008.
  • Monitored issues carefully and reached out to customers to provide immediate resolution and maintain satisfaction.
  • Generated new business and referral clients in partnership with financial advisors and branch team.
  • Maintained knowledge on banking products and distribution to provide optimal service support.

Personal Banker III

Huntington National Bank
Xenia, Ohio
01.2003 - 11.2008
  • Built very small book of business into Multi Million dollar book
  • Received referrals from current customers in gaining trust and showing care of well being and financial status of individual
  • Met with people from ages ranging from 6 year to 93 years old
  • Helped clients plan for and fund retirements using mutual funds and other options to manage, customize and diversify portfolio
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services
  • Performed vault duties to handle large deposits of up to $25,000 and distribute currency to coworkers
  • Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks and updating customer personal information in database
  • Balanced cash drawers and vault accounts on daily basis with zero discrepancies
  • Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts
  • Achieved consistent recognition as top sales performer

Education

Associate's degree - Business Administration and Management

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
09.2001 - 06.2003

Skills

    Sales and marketing strategies

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Additional Information

  • Increased monthly distribution sales from $280K to $380K plus through a tenacious approach to maximize expanding current sales orders and enhance territory. Applied effective sales promotions & new distribution incentives, featuring displays, promotions & sample giveaways. Aggressively advertised 500+ products through strong product knowledge, effective sales tactics, & industry knowledge, positively increasing route from $3.3M to $4.9M. Boosted sales in all 6 territories by an Avg. of 27% year over year. With sales in 20-21 over 40%. Prospected, Cold Calling, Emailed potential clients Showed Homes to families and individuals to help them make the biggest financial decision of there life. Averaged $147,204 on all sales made from buyers/sellers Attended 100% of closings with both buyers/sellers so they did not go through the process by themselves. Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate 2018 Highest Sale of the Year Assigned to Centerville market with $230K in sales. Institute key sales methods to increase sales to $374K annually, with 650 current customers receiving deliveries every 2 weeks. Built strong client sales relations with new & current customers to continue driving sales and territory expansion through word of mouth and continual customer loyalty. Sold approximately 450 SKUs. Successfully closed 63.6% of all deals with existing customers. Retained 85%+ of clients in this highly competitive industry. Provided comprehensive product knowledge, giving preparation advice, and additional product usage information for frozen food preparation, highlighting product quality and guaranteeing quality products. Presidents award 2009,2010 (achieving sales of $350K yearly) Prospected, cold calling, email potential and current customers. Applied effective cold calling techniques to get clients in the door with over 71% successful appointment rate. Ran branch numbers and detailed reports for 7 months while Branch Manager was off. Awarded Relationship Manager of quarter 3 times in 2008/2009. Open new accts, personal loans, investments, customer service, manage accts with an avg. of $50K in book of business.

Timeline

Business Development Manager

CoreMark
06.2023 - Current

Sales Professional

Heidelberg Distributing Co.
06.2012 - 06.2023

Realtor

Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate/Big Hill
02.2010 - 11.2018

Sales Manager

Schwan's Home Service
11.2009 - 06.2012

Relationship Manager

Key Bank
11.2008 - 11.2009

Personal Banker III

Huntington National Bank
01.2003 - 11.2008

Associate's degree - Business Administration and Management

Sinclair Community College
09.2001 - 06.2003
Jeffrey CardwellDevelopment Manager