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Kaitlin May

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Results-driven sales performer with solid history of success in bringing in new customers, managing revenue streams and maintaining solid account relationships. Continuously monitor competitors and research market conditions to stay responsive and successful in dynamic environments. Persuasive negotiation and program management abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sales Manager

Creative Circle
2024.01 - Current
  • Increased overall sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong client relationships.
  • Collaborated closely with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns that drove significant increases in qualified leads and overall sales performance.
  • Mentored junior sales professionals in advanced selling techniques, resulting in accelerated career progression and enhanced contributions to overall team success.
  • Exceeded annual sales targets consistently by maintaining a proactive approach to lead generation and pipeline management.
  • Led and managed a team of 8 Account Executives, conducting regular meetings to mentor, guide, and train individuals to reach and exceed performance goals.
  • Built upon processes, sales strategies, and play a key role in guiding the team through a year of business transformation, while supporting regional leadership with large scale initiatives.
  • Managed and drove sales to a targeted list of clients and prospects including Colgate-Palmolive, Revlon, A+E Networks, Hearst, NBC, Fordham University to name a few.
  • Developed a high-performing sales team through targeted recruitment, comprehensive training, and ongoing mentorship.

Sales Manager

Creative Circle
2023.01 - 2023.12
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
  • Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.

Lead Account Executive

Creative Circle
2020.10 - 2022.12
  • Implemented effective negotiation strategies, securing profitable contracts that aligned with company goals.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of product offerings, enabling confident recommendations tailored to individual client needs.
  • Consistently exceeded sales quotas, contributing significantly to overall team performance and success.
  • Managed high-stress situations professionally, maintaining composure while addressing urgent issues or conflicts effectively.
  • Championed upselling initiatives throughout the organization to boost revenues from existing clientele.
  • Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
  • Collaborated with team leadership, overseeing 6 Account Executives, assisted with training and mentorship, conducted skill building sessions, led team meetings, identified areas for improvement, and implemented tactics.
  • Generated $1.1M+ in annual GM, 126% YoY growth.
  • Generated $885,000+ in annual GM, 214% YoY growth.

Account Executive

Creative Circle
2017.03 - 2020.09

• Identified, developed, and maintained a targeted list of 300+ clients, within enterprise, SMBs and agencies.

• Consistently completed a high volume of outbound activity and maintained a rigorous schedule of onsite/virtual meetings to solidify relationships, developed a deep understanding of client business challenges to identify solutions and drive sales.

• In the first 3 years, generated $365,000+ in average annual GM, achieving 145% average YoY growth.

Account Manager

Jeff Wagner Agency
2014.10 - 2017.02

• Orchestrated and executed marketing campaigns and media relations strategies for lifestyle, hospitality and service-based clients across Los Angeles and Las Vegas

• Built strong connections between clients’ external markets and targeted media, traditional and non-traditional, resulting in a 240% increase in media impressions and publicity value.

• Select clients: Caesars Palace Las Vegas, The Forum Shops, Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, Greystar Property Management

Event Production Manager

Endless Road Entertainment
2013.07 - 2014.09

• Managed event logistics and booked production vendors, as well as managed photo-shoots, activations, runway shows and client events.

• Revamped social media strategic initiatives and created a content calendar for regular engagement with target audience increasing followers by 15%.

  • Led pre-production meetings to align cross-functional teams on expectations, roles, and responsibilities during events.
  • Coordinated logistics for multi-day conferences, creating detailed schedules and managing on-site operations.
  • Managed a diverse team of event staff for seamless execution and positive attendee experiences.
  • Developed and maintained budgets for multiple events, ensuring financial goals were met or exceeded.

Assistant Director, Development

Temple University Athletics
2011.06 - 2013.06
  • Implemented and modernized the Temple Owl Club’s communication strategy to more than 4,800 donors, produced all solicitations to constituents, including brochures, mail solicitations, email blasts and digital communication
  • Oversaw event management, promotion and execution for regular and post-season events
  • Developed strong relationships with Athletics contributors and prospects for cultivation, leading to 99% increase in fundraising revenue to the Annual Fund
  • Developed the young alumni donor base resulting in a 10% increase in supporters
  • Oversaw communication and solicitation to non-donor, season ticket holders which led to an 80% conversion to new donors

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications - Public Relations

Temple University
05.2011

Skills

  • Negotiation expertise
  • Strategic Planning
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Performance tracking and evaluations
  • Empowers high-performing sales teams
  • Sales operations

Timeline

Senior Sales Manager

Creative Circle
2024.01 - Current

Sales Manager

Creative Circle
2023.01 - 2023.12

Lead Account Executive

Creative Circle
2020.10 - 2022.12

Account Executive

Creative Circle
2017.03 - 2020.09

Account Manager

Jeff Wagner Agency
2014.10 - 2017.02

Event Production Manager

Endless Road Entertainment
2013.07 - 2014.09

Assistant Director, Development

Temple University Athletics
2011.06 - 2013.06

Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications - Public Relations

Temple University
Kaitlin May