Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Kenneth Komarek

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Dynamic Business Development Manager with a proven track record, recognized as a top email marketer in Cannabis. Expert in lead generation and client relationship management, I built a 200+ Cannabis ATM portfolio, leveraging data analysis and networking strategies to drive significant growth and referrals in a competitive market.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development Manager

Brinks/PAI
Cleveland, OH
08.2023 - Current
  • Email Marketing-Sent 10k emails through Cannabiz Media, also an additional 20k emails per month to generate leads for the Division.
  • Labeled as a top email marketer in Cannabis for 2024.
  • Called, emailed, texted potential clients across the US for ATM solutions.
  • Provided White Glove service to Dispensary owners for their ATM services, growing business internally and adding referrals and new accounts.
  • Started from scratch and built a 200+ ATM portfolio including some of the highest volume Cannabis Dispensaries in the USA.

Business Development

Mobius Pay
Remote, OH
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created Sales Force Sales process for a company new to Cannabis.
  • Marketed through email campaigns to cannabis companies in need of merchant services.
  • Used call, email and text communications to reach thousands of potential clients
  • Conducted industry and market research and assisted in business development efforts.

Account Executive

H2 Talent
Remote, OH
11.2018 - 12.2022
  • One of a handful of employees at a recruiting start up. In charge of Business Development in an emerging industry. Make contacts from networking, conferences and calling to educate potential clients on our services. The focus was on pre-license placement.
  • Also worked contract positions for Apex Trading (Software) Genius Pipe (Ancillary) and Urban Grow Group (Education)
  • Cultivated relationships with key decision makers through regular client visits and follow-up calls.

Regional Mortgage Manager

NYCB Mortgage
Cleveland, OH
09.2011 - 02.2019
  • Regional Mortgage Manager for 14 bank branches.
  • 2016, 2017, 2018 Northeast Ohio Loan Officer Top Producer Award Recipient.
  • Developed relationships with local real estate and title agents. NMLS ID 828758. Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, financial statements, and other documents.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Applications Of Cannabis

Cleveland School Of Cannabis
Cleveland
06-2018

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
12-2009

Skills

  • Email marketing
  • Lead generation
  • Client relationship management
  • Market research
  • CRM software
  • Networking strategies
  • Business strategy
  • Account management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Data analysis
  • Relationship building and rapport

Certification

  • Green Flower Media-Cannabis Fundamentals-2018

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Brinks/PAI
08.2023 - Current

Business Development

Mobius Pay
01.2023 - 08.2023

Account Executive

H2 Talent
11.2018 - 12.2022

Regional Mortgage Manager

NYCB Mortgage
09.2011 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Medical Applications Of Cannabis

Cleveland School Of Cannabis

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

Cleveland State University
Kenneth Komarek