Responsible for revenue growth for Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota and leading team of 5 account managers/business development reps.
Led strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth across multiple markets and 10% revenue growth in my territory.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
Managed key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
Participated in industry events and trade shows to promote company offerings.
Engaged customers to understand their needs and recommend suitable products.
Vice President of Sales
Honour Capital
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2021 - 10.2022
Responsible for the growth of new business with Vendors and Clients.
Achieved $10 M in origination Vendor and Client growth.
Developed New Vendor Programs for 5 New Clients and achieved Sales Quota by 120%.
Responsible for leading Team of 6 sales representatives to help achieve their sales goals. Achieved 120%.
Analyzed customer data to identify new sales opportunities.
Participated in industry events and trade shows to promote company offerings.
Developed and implemented sales plans to increase profits and market share.
Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team effectiveness and areas for improvement.
Senior Vice President of Sales
TLC Companies
Brooklyn Center, MN
02.2012 - 02.2021
Commercial leader responsible for driving top line growth of a $90M business services organization focused in transportation/logistics/warehousing.
Owned the entire 'front end' of the business
Led & managed 10 New Business hunters for North America.
Developed business strategic plan to increase market share, improve new business development
Increased bottom line revenue by over 20% annually by introducing new products to the business
Implemented sales deployment strategy, leveraging a 'Hunter 'Farmer' strategy realizing new business signings, increase customer retention and higher account penetration
Participated in the Board of Directors meetings quarterly and was a board member.
Vice President
TCF Equipment Finance
Wayzata, Minnesota
03.2010 - 02.2012
Responsible for directing equipment segment for the private fleet industry for the United States and providing strategies for the equipment division that has a $85M sales goal.
Achieved sales goals for company for 2 years.
Increased origination business for credit card segment by 120%.
Maintained retention rate for existing portfolio at 98%.
Created new team to sell into the truck market and produced 150% growth in the new market.
Director of Sales
T-Chek Systems Inc.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
04.2008 - 03.2010
Responsible for the direction of 24 account managers to achieve their annual goal of $150M in the expense management industry.
Achieved sales goals for company for 2 years. Increased origination business for credit card segment by 120%.
Maintained retention rate for existing portfolio at 98%.
National Sales Manager
GE Capital Fleet Services
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
03.1997 - 04.2008
Responsible for directing 10 account managers, establishing strategies, and providing opportunities for managers to achieve their $3.3M targets.
Managed $900 M plus asset portfolio.
Exceeded sales quota every year as a sales group 1997-2008.
Increased new services profitability by doubling portfolio over 6 year period.
Branch Manager
XTRA Lease
Roseville, MN
02.1995 - 03.1997
Responsible for the management of the Minneapolis branch for 5 employees and the responsibility for the P&L and Sales of the branch.
Achieved sales growth goal of 15% in 1995.
Exceeded Net Profit Branch Goal of 10% for 1996-1997.
Increased New Services over 25% for 1996-1997.
Account Manager
Ryder Truck Leasing
Roseville, Minnesota
01.1987 - 02.1995
Responsible for business growth, profitability, and business retention with emphasis on introduction of value.
Added new services, achieved high quality account management and customer satisfaction.
Exceeded sales quota every year 1987-1995.
Achieved more than $5,5M new business for the entire career at Ryder.
Added the most new accounts in the region in 1992 and 1993 in 12 state area.
City Manager
Ruan Leasing Company
Lincoln, Nebraska
01.1983 - 01.1987
Responsible for directing and implementing sales effort and negotiations on a local and regional level.
Developed and executed sales/marketing strategies to maximize revenue and increase market share.
Exceeded sales quota 1983-1987.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies/ Transportation
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
05-1981
Skills
Revenue growth
Building strong Teams and fostering Teamwork
Client relationship management
Strategic planning
Sales forecasting
Market analysis
Business development
Training
Facilitator Training
Strategic Sales Training
Negotiation Tactics
Problem Solving Training
Psychology of Sales
Accomplishments
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Served on Board for Peace House -Non Profit Minneapolis
Professional Football Player-Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears 1980-1982