JON BLASGEN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced with identifying market opportunities and driving business growth. Utilizes strategic thinking and effective negotiation skills to establish beneficial partnerships. Track record of leading successful business development initiatives and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
LaSalle Network
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- 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.
Senior Account Manager/Digital Inside Sales Rep
American Marketing and Publishing
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Consistently exceeded personal and team sales goals. Managed and sold digital marketing programs for small businesses, including SEO, website design, reputation management, and Facebook marketing.
- Served as Account Manager for hundreds of accounts, directly communicating with business owners about their online marketing strategies.
- Only associate who managed accounts in both Text and SEO marketing programs.
- Built/cultivated collaborative business building relationships with client owners.
Manager/Head Bartender
Topsy Turvey’s
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Independently operated day to day business operations.
- Managed procurement and employee scheduling.
Manager/Head Bartender
Frosty Bar and Restaurant
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Engaged with guests to provide personalized service in a very fast paced environment.
- Successfully engaged owners in suggesting improvement plans resulting in increased operational effectiveness.
Financial representative Intern
Northwestern Mutual
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Prospected B2C sales for financial products including life and health insurance.
- Fine-tuned interpersonal skills through regular client meetings.
Education
Bachelor’s - Finance
Miami University
Oxford, OH01.2014
Skills
- CRM
- B2B Sales
- Search Engine Optimization
- Revenue generation
- Client relationship building
- Team leadership
- Train associates
- Negotiations
Timeline
Business Development Manager
LaSalle Network
09.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Account Manager/Digital Inside Sales Rep
American Marketing and Publishing
03.2023 - 06.2024
Manager/Head Bartender
Topsy Turvey’s
01.2020 - 02.2023
Manager/Head Bartender
Frosty Bar and Restaurant
01.2017 - 12.2019
Financial representative Intern
Northwestern Mutual
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor’s - Finance
Miami University
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