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Kelly Comis

Kelly Comis

Austin,TX

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record excelling in revenue growth and client acquisition. Expert in sales strategy development and relationship management, consistently exceeding quotas, expectations and driving multi-million dollar contracts. Adept at cold calling and KPI analysis, fostering long-term partnerships to enhance business success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sales

Financial Software Solutions
06.2023 - Current
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Connected with prospects through trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Worked closely with product teams to understand customer needs and requirements.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.

Head of Partnerships

Venkman Holdings
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Joined business development meetings and supported market outreach plans to improve business development.
  • Developed annual account objectives and formalized client communications for communication of goals and plans.
  • Facilitated strategy development and planned with cross-functional teams.
  • Built relationships with internal teams and managed volunteer groups.
  • Created and implemented comprehensive short- and long-term engagement strategies prospects, supporters and volunteers.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.

Banker

JP Morgan Chase
11.2017 - 03.2022
  • Managed escalated phone calls by applying conflict resolutions skills and extensive knowledge of bank policies, products, and services.
  • Balanced teller drawers and ATM cash.
  • Opened, closed, and updated accounts for customers.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Monitored account activity and identified suspicious transactions, taking appropriate action to prevent fraud.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, providing exceptional service and advice.
  • Educated customers on online banking and mobile banking applications.
  • Cross-sold credit cards, loans and other bank products.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.
  • Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.
  • Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Wrote and distributed customer correspondence.
  • Processed wide variety of retail banking transactions for personal and commercial customers.

Co Owner | Head of Marketing & Sales

Horns Illustrated
05.2010 - 03.2021
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Northwest Community College
Oxford MS
12-2009

No Degree - Marketing

University of Mississippi
University, MS
05-2009

Skills

  • Deal closing
  • Cold calling
  • Revenue growth
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Client acquisition
  • Client relationship management
  • Trade show representation
  • Sales strategy development
  • Sales funnel management
  • Marketing / Social Media marketing
  • Territory management
  • Pipeline development

Timeline

Director of Sales

Financial Software Solutions
06.2023 - Current

Head of Partnerships

Venkman Holdings
08.2022 - 02.2023

Banker

JP Morgan Chase
11.2017 - 03.2022

Co Owner | Head of Marketing & Sales

Horns Illustrated
05.2010 - 03.2021

Associate of Arts -

Northwest Community College

No Degree - Marketing

University of Mississippi