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Kat Freeman

Seattle,WA

Summary

Highly driven sales professional with over 20 years of expertise in specification sales within architecture and interior design sectors. Proven track record in cultivating and sustaining robust relationships with architects, designers, contractors, and key decision-makers to enhance product specifications, expand market share, and elevate sales performance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

01.2001 - Current
  • Increased client base by 40% identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through market research and networking.
  • Created compelling proposals that demonstrated the unique value of our products/services while addressing client needs and expectations.
  • Conducted competitor analysis to identify gaps in the market and capitalize on untapped opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Top sales producer nationally and member of the top performing sales team for the company. Over two million in sales in my second year.
  • Cultivated, solicit prospecting clients and foster existing clients to drive market share.
  • Collaborated with operations, marketing, social media, and other business units to drive sales.
  • Grew territory by 30%.
  • Event planning for team and client.

Client Relations and Fundraising Director

01.2001 - Current
  • Secured over three million in donations to fund programming for non-profit organizations.
  • Maintain records to provide reporting to stakeholders, leadership teams on strategic plan, fundraising and donor progress.
  • Managed 8-12 individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development.
  • Enhanced overall brand awareness by creating meaningful stories about our cause which were shared across various media platforms.
  • Developed grant proposals to secure foundation support for key organization initiatives.
  • Enhanced donor engagement through personalized communication and tailored stewardship programs.
  • Increased annual giving by more than 30% through targeted direct mail appeals, online campaigns, and personal solicitations.
  • Created a robust volunteer program to engage community members while increasing event participation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Central Washington University
01.2001

Skills

  • Sales strategy and execution
  • Client relationship management
  • Market research and analysis
  • Proposal development and negotiation
  • Product specification sales
  • Business development
  • Territory growth
  • Brand promotion
  • Performance reporting
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Event planning

Timeline

Business Development Manager

01.2001 - Current

Client Relations and Fundraising Director

01.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Central Washington University

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