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Education
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Kristin Leary

Columbia,MD

Summary

Seeking a challenging and rewarding Senior Account Representative/ Customer Service Sales role that can provide an opportunity for growth and career advancement.

Sales Professional with experience in Simulation Software as a Service, Consulting/Testing and Lab Services, Fire, Life Safety, Security/IP Cameras, Access Control, Audio/Video and Networking.

Able to work in a high volume/fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks. Hardworking, detailed oriented, Efficient time management and the ability to prioritize workload.

Maintained sales pipelines, achieving high sales goals and building long-term relationships.

Proficient in MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Office, and Salesforce.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Account Representative

ANSYS
08.2020 - 01.2025

Exceeded revenue target by 30% for 2024. Surpassed 2M quota with 2.6M in sales for 2024.


Managed all Sales responsibilities for the Reliability Engineering Services/RES division of Ansys. This included Consulting, Software as a Service, Testing and Lab Services for the entire RES team.


  • Identify potential customers (leads, referrals, or existing customers) and determine if there was an opportunity.
  • Conducted weekly sales/services opportunity meeting updates with operation and management teams
  • Set up discovery calls with potential customers with Account Managers and technical staff
  • Worked with team on upselling additional potential services to customer (Consulting/Software licenses, additional testing/lab services)
  • Created proposals with help of the technical team and delivered to customer
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of company products, services, and industry trends to provide expert guidance to clients.
  • Responsible for booking and closing RES deals
  • Utilized Salesforce to created and maintained all opportunities, effectively manage accounts, ensuring timely follow-ups and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty to retain business over time.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for clients and communicated with the client and operations team throughout the whole project making everything went smoothly.

Outside Sales Representative

LS Systems LLC
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed 1 Mil Territory. Increased sales by 20%
  • Worked with EC's and GC's to evaluate Fire Alarm and other Security opportunities, demonstrate offerings and propose various solutions
  • Discussed benefits to clients in doing business with company and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales
  • Applied knowledge of Fire Life Safety and Security Systems to new prospects and existing customers
  • Worked with team in reading and interpreting electrical drawings , and sent out proposals for both Tenant Fit Outs and New Construction jobs
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve any technical or service concerns
  • Developed new business relationships and maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management
  • Identified prospective clients , bid opportunities by using business networking sites, industry networking events, trade shows and commerical construction software databases

Senior Sales Representative

Honeywell/ADI Global Distribution
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Work with local manufacture reps, Outside and National Account Managers
  • Managed project pipeline and dashboards
  • Expanded YOY revenue by 20K each month, 10% increase
  • Up sold and closed customer sales by driving product benefits around client needs and increased additional revenue 3K to 5K week
  • Prospected new customers using various lead sources
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings

Branch Manager

Honeywell/ADI Global Distribution
07.2005 - 03.2019
  • Won President's Club Award 2007
  • Interviewed, hired, developed sales and warehouse team
  • Managed branch P&L, including sales, operations, and margin
  • Increased branch revenue by 12%, and margin by 2%
  • Achieved 5 to 15% over 12 months with quota of 13M, grew sales to 14M for year 2018
  • Maintained weekly sales tracking, with pipeline and data tracking software

Outside Sales Representative

Data Connect
11.2003 - 07.2005
  • Walked job sites with clients to help with specifying products
  • Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently. Increased sales volume by adding new customers and maintain existing accounts in DMV territory. Responsible for 25M territory. Increased sales 5% to 7%, exceeded goal for 2004 and 2005
  • Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.

Outside Sales Representative

Molex Premise Networks
03.2000 - 11.2003
  • Sales Person of Year 2000 (1st year with company)
  • Handled DMV Territory and Worked with mostly End Users, Local, State, Federal Govt and Govt Integrators. Brought leads to dealer partners and distributors
  • Set up Product and Installation training to certify Dealers ( fiber termination, safety and testing)
  • Attended walk throughs and bid meetings
  • Identified and analyzed key competitors and related products
  • Maintained weekly sales tracking and forecasting with Pipeline management
  • Achieved 10% to 20% over monthly quota and grew sales to $15M first year, resulting in hitting sales targets each year

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sales And Marketing

Towson University
Towson, MD

Skills

  • Strategic Issue Resolution
  • Effective Presentation Delivery
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Proactive Self-Starter
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Decision-Making
  • Persuasive Communication Skills
  • Confident
  • Effective Listening
  • Detail-Focused

Accomplishments

  • President's Club 2007- ADI Branch Manager
  • Salesperson of the Year -2000 Molex Premise Networks
  • Coaching for Improved Performance- Dale Carnegie Training 2017
  • Telephone Doctor - Nancy Friedman Customer Service Year Training 2017

Languages

English

Timeline

Senior Account Representative

ANSYS
08.2020 - 01.2025

Outside Sales Representative

LS Systems LLC
12.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Sales Representative

Honeywell/ADI Global Distribution
04.2019 - 12.2019

Branch Manager

Honeywell/ADI Global Distribution
07.2005 - 03.2019

Outside Sales Representative

Data Connect
11.2003 - 07.2005

Outside Sales Representative

Molex Premise Networks
03.2000 - 11.2003

Bachelor of Science - Sales And Marketing

Towson University
Kristin Leary