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Kenneth "Kage" Merkel

New York,NY

Summary

Results driven sales professional with 30+ years experience and a proven track record of account and business development, client relations, service and support . I'm aiming to leverage my abilities in rapport and empathy to successfully fill the Debt Consolidation Consultant role within your company where an exceptional ability to connect with prospective clients and a strong work ethic are valued.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Debt Specialist

Simple Debt Solutions
02.2023 - Current
  • Consistently closed $1,000,000+ in debt On a monthly basis
  • Maintained and exceeded a conversion ratio of 20% or higher on a monthly basis
  • Used strong rapport, empathy and connection skills to close and retain prospective clients
  • Managed a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely payments and maintaining excellent client relationships.

Sales Executive

Fora Financial
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
  • Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.


CEO

KM Business Solutions Inc.
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Increased company revenue through aggressive new market strategies.
  • Coached and guided small business owners and management in all facets of business operations
  • Wrote business plans for start up businesses applying for federal pandemic business loans and grants

Sales Executive / Manager

HammJamm Productions Ltd
04.2016 - 01.2020
  • prospected and sold total digital solutions for small business clients
  • Developed creative sales and marketing strategies to assist sales team with reaching targets
  • Created presentation materials for sales, customer relations, and management purposes
  • Increased repeat customer base by maintaining relationships with high-profile clients and effectively managing service issues
  • Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume

Sales Executive / Manager

Echelon Global Advisors
03.2012 - 02.2016
  • prospected small cap companies and sold Investor relations services; setting up clients with hedge funds and broker/dealers
  • Directed sales team on closing through combination of expertise, resources, data analysis and strategic techniques
  • Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention

Investment Banking / Portfolio Manager

May Davis Group
05.1998 - 02.2012
  • Prospected for new clientele to manage their money through sales of various financial instruments.
  • Developed and presented proposals for new investments.
  • Provided strategy advice to high net worth clients.
  • Adjusted portfolio exposures to compensate for market conditions.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.

CEO / Owner

Doctors Alliance Inc.
05.1989 - 08.1992
  • Created marketing network that linked patients seeking elective medical procedures in the fields of plastic surgery, dermatology and cosmetic dentistry with provider Doctors
  • Subsequently sold company for 1.6 million dollars

Education

SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Manhasset High School
Manhasset, NY

Skills

* Strong Consultation based Sales

* Exceptional Customer Relations

* Advanced Problem Solving

* Accelerated Learning Aptitude

* SalesForce

References

  • Steve Hamm CEO HammJamm Productions Ltd 347-622-3515
  • Lawrence Cohen CEO Echelon Global Advisors 516-309-2148
  • Barney Guarino CEO Tempra Technologies 941-284-8588
  • Wesley Baez Manager Simple Debt Solutions 914-473-4691

Timeline

Certified Debt Specialist

Simple Debt Solutions
02.2023 - Current

Sales Executive

Fora Financial
04.2022 - 11.2022

CEO

KM Business Solutions Inc.
04.2020 - 12.2021

Sales Executive / Manager

HammJamm Productions Ltd
04.2016 - 01.2020

Sales Executive / Manager

Echelon Global Advisors
03.2012 - 02.2016

Investment Banking / Portfolio Manager

May Davis Group
05.1998 - 02.2012

CEO / Owner

Doctors Alliance Inc.
05.1989 - 08.1992

SUNY Stony Brook

Nassau Community College

Manhasset High School

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