John Paleologos
Technology Consultant
McHenry,IL
Summary
Talented and highly experienced technology consultant successful at multi-tasking, balancing customer needs and making new sales. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results. Builds loyalty and long-term relationships with customers while consistently reaching sales targets.
Motivated individual with experience in account management, sales, procurement, design, and more. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Inside Technology Sales Consultant
Excalibur Technology
01.2010 - Current
- Account Management and Building Relationships, Sales and Quoting (Ongoing services, Hardware, Software, and Projects), Procurement, SOW Writing (Statement of Work), Budget Creation, Project Creation and Management, Quarterly Business Reviews, Contract Review, Ease the communication between engineers and clients, Continued training in technology
Sales and Marketing Manager
ProActive IT Support
01.2008 - 01.2010
- B2B Sales (Included Cold Calling), Sales and Quoting (Ongoing services, Hardware, Software, and Projects), Account Management and Building Relationships, Marketing, Sales Materials Creation (Scripts, Brochures and Presentations), Research and development of ways to market our product, Interviewed and hired employees
Senior Account Manager
Bidtool Oak Brook, IL
01.2007 - 01.2008
- B2B Sales (Cold Calling 100-125 calls per day), Sales (Services and Subscriptions), Account Management and Building Relationships, Marketing, Research of ways to market our product, Top sales producer in multiple months and in a new territory, Always a top 3 producer (At least 12 sales people)
Internet Director
Glendale Nissan Glendale Heights, IL
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Handled lead sources, Sales to companies and general public, Customer support, Build customer loyalty, Inventory management, Trained employees, Closed sales, Negotiated prices, Brought the company to second from number 6 in state, within three months after taking over the internet department
Sales and Lease retention manager
Napleton Acura Elmhurst, IL
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Managed corporate accounts, Negotiated lease agreements, Customer service, Build customer loyalty, Followed up on lease expirations, Sales, Completed Acura manager training.
Finance and Sales Manager
Hertz Chicago, IL
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Negotiate finance rates, Find financing for customers, Maintain bank relationships, Closed aftermarket sales, Up sold services, Car sales
Owner and Operator
Terrace Deli Oak Brook Terrace, IL
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Managed all financial aspects of business, Training and management of employees, Purchasing, Sales and marketing, Operations management
Education
Business Management -
College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL 01.1996 - 05.1998
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Glenbard East High
01.1992 - 05.1996
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Skills
Industry Expertise
Client Relationship building and management
Sales Presentations
Upselling strategies
Customer Service
Contract Management
Revenue Growth
Client Retention
Order Management
Sales expertise
Consultative Sales Approach
Project Coordination
Timeline
Inside Technology Sales Consultant
Excalibur Technology
01.2010 - Current
Sales and Marketing Manager
ProActive IT Support
01.2008 - 01.2010
Senior Account Manager
Bidtool Oak Brook, IL
01.2007 - 01.2008
Internet Director
Glendale Nissan Glendale Heights, IL
01.2003 - 01.2007
Sales and Lease retention manager
Napleton Acura Elmhurst, IL
01.2002 - 01.2003
Finance and Sales Manager
Hertz Chicago, IL
01.2001 - 01.2002
Owner and Operator
Terrace Deli Oak Brook Terrace, IL
01.1997 - 01.2001
Business Management -
College of Dupage
01.1996 - 05.1998
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Glenbard East High
01.1992 - 05.1996