Jeffrey Akrong
Austin,TX
Summary
Customer-oriented Sales Professional with 4+ years of retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Persuasive and self-motivated with expertise in relationship management, product development and pricing strategy. Well-versed in evaluating and revealing client needs to develop solutions. Excellent proficiency in strategic planning and cultivating partnerships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Experiential & Activations
Division Media
05.2023 - Current
- Defined and created event goals while fulfilling customer needs to foster event success.
- Oversaw production and delivery of creative assets for in-person events.
- Developed experiential events by creating look and feel and following company guidelines.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
Brand Partnerships Manager
Division Media
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Identifying strategic partnerships and creating mutually beneficial collaborations between brands
- Through in-depth market analysis, creative ideation, and meticulous execution, I work closely with brands to identify unique opportunities and forge impactful partnerships that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and business growth,
Sales Development Representative
LogRhythm
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Work directly with RSM/SE/RD and SDRs to prospect into cold accounts in order to generate pipeline for new logo business
- Established relationships with prospects and customers to promote product understanding and drive sales growth.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
- Utilized SalesForce to manage sensitive client information and update existing and new client profiles.
Sales and Buying Manager
Akama Lifestyle
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Educated customers about different exotic cars features and benefits to ensure they had a great experience with their exotic car.
- Searched online auctions and dealers for profitable vehicle purchases based on rental market
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
Owner
Exclusive Auto Services
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Sales Representative
Real Energy Solutions
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Lone Star College
Houston, TXSkills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Customer relations
- Inventory management
- Marketing
- Problem solving
- Sales
- Sales Operations
- Microsoft Office
- Consultative Techniques
- Item Ticketing and Pricing
- Sales Records Management
Timeline
Head of Experiential & Activations
Division Media
05.2023 - Current
Brand Partnerships Manager
Division Media
01.2023 - 05.2023
Sales Development Representative
LogRhythm
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sales and Buying Manager
Akama Lifestyle
06.2019 - 06.2021
Owner
Exclusive Auto Services
05.2018 - 06.2021
Sales Representative
Real Energy Solutions
02.2017 - 01.2018
Business Administration And Management
Lone Star College
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