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Kenneth Frye

Gordonsville,TN

Summary

Accomplished Business Development Manager with a proven track record at KRESS, enhancing client portfolios and spearheading market expansion. Excelled in lead generation and customer service, growing territories significantly. Expert in salesforce management and adept in decision-making, demonstrated by securing long-term agreements and driving sales to new heights.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

KRESS
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.

District Manager

Excel Industries, Hustler Turf
11.1997 - 09.2022

Grew Tn. territory from zero retail outlets to over 30

locations resulting in ending sales approaching $15 mil.

Responsibility included training dealers and sales staff

on features of product and its benefits and advantages

to their retail customers.


Reviewed dealers promotions and pricing to make sure

dealers were following Hustler guidelines.

Territory Sales Representative

Tenn Outdoor Power
03.1995 - 10.1997

Responsible for maintaining existing accounts and growing

dealer accounts in middle Tn.


Exceeded sales goals


Responsible for bringing additional product lines to organization, ex. Yazoo/Kees, jungle Jim, and Makita


Trained sales personnel for Kentucky Territory



District Manager

Curtis Mathes Corp
05.1982 - 03.1995

Responsible for retail and rental sales and growth for each franchisee in the Tn. area


Reviewed each franchisee's financial statement each month to insure that each location was profitable.


Responsible for returning each franchisee's financial to corporate by 10th of each month.


Trained franchisees on retail sales techniques and rental procedures. Also traveled to other states to do retail and rental training.




Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
08.1966

Skills

  • Lead Generation
  • Customer Service
  • Salesforce Management
  • Sales Presentations
  • Prospecting
  • Decision-Making

Timeline

Business Development Manager

KRESS
09.2022 - 05.2024

District Manager

Excel Industries, Hustler Turf
11.1997 - 09.2022

Territory Sales Representative

Tenn Outdoor Power
03.1995 - 10.1997

District Manager

Curtis Mathes Corp
05.1982 - 03.1995

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Tennessee Technological University
Kenneth Frye