Jennie Ritter
Marion,NC
Summary
Dedicated Fastpitch industry professional and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent client relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
History of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fastpitch Business Manager
Wilson Sporting Goods, Co.
01.2015 - Current
- Acquired 90% of Nation's most Influential Fastpitch Organizations (50+ teams per organization)
- Assisted sales force in regionally influential fastpitch organization acquisitions
- Increased sales by at least 10% with 93% of sponsored fastpitch acquisitions year over year.
- Assisted in significant growth in sales on sales platform year over year since it's inception.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Provided feedback on effectiveness of strategies, selling programs and initiatives and identified areas requiring improvement.
- Researched industry and marketplace trends to enhance sales techniques and meet customer needs.
- Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain competitive edge across territories.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Grassroots Manager, Fastpitch
H&B Louisville Slugger
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Entrepreneur
Self-employeed
01.2008 - 10.2013
- Interacted well with young students to improve and enhance knowledge of pitching technique.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Professional Athlete
PFX Tour, Japan League, Team USA National Team
06.2006 - 12.2008
- Competed in National and International competitions, achieving top results.
- Showed coachability with a verity of coaches, executing consistent and effective results.
- Optimized nutrition, training regimens and lifestyle choices to keep fitness at optimal levels.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Industrial And Operations Engineering
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI05.2007
High School Diploma -
Dexter High School
Dexter, MI05.2002
Skills
- Lead Generation
- Business Partnership Management
- Customer Relations and Retention
- Negotiation
- Sales and Marketing
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Initiatives
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Assisting ROI
Accomplishments
- Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (2022)
- University of Michigan Hall of Honor Inductee (2018)
- NCAA Softball National Champions (2005, Michigan)
- USA Softball Player of the Year (2005)
- Big Ten Athlete of the Year (2005)
- 2x NFCA All-American
Timeline
Fastpitch Business Manager
Wilson Sporting Goods, Co.
01.2015 - Current
Grassroots Manager, Fastpitch
H&B Louisville Slugger
10.2013 - 01.2015
Entrepreneur
Self-employeed
01.2008 - 10.2013
Professional Athlete
PFX Tour, Japan League, Team USA National Team
06.2006 - 12.2008
Bachelor Of Science - Industrial And Operations Engineering
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
High School Diploma -
Dexter High School