Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Lane Stluka

Memphis

Summary

Creative Business Development Manager with impressive track record of improving sales and growing company customer base. Innovative program management, strategic planning and team leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

DCI
06.2024 - Current
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
  • Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.

Group Sales Manager

Omni Hotels & Resorts
05.2023 - 05.2024

• Exceeded revenue targets by 20% through strategic planning and effective execution of group sales initiatives.

• Developed and implemented innovative sales strategies resulting in a 30% increase in group bookings within the rst year of tenure.

• Cultivated strong relationships with corporate clients and event planners, resulting in a 25% increase in repeat business and referral rates.

• Directed the negotiation of contracts and pricing agreements, ensuring optimal profitability while maintaining customer satisfaction.

• Spearheaded the development of tailored sales presentations and proposals, effectively showcasing the hotel's unique offerings and amenities to potential clients.

• Analyzed market trends and competitor strategies to identify opportunities for growth and adapt sales tactics accordingly.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments such as marketing and operations to ensure seamless execution of group events and excellent guest experiences.

• Implemented sales tracking systems and metrics to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement, resulting in enhanced efficiency and productivity.

• Represented the hotel at industry events and trade shows to expand network connections and generate new business leads.

Sales Director, Business Development

Grind City Brewery
10.2020 - 05.2023

• Overseeing on and off-premise operations with approximately 800-1,000 accounts across multiple states across the Mid-South • Establish sales incentives and coordinate and manage multiple distributors to assist sales teams to push overall brand implementations and products

• Negotiate, plan and coordinate customer events, increase brand awareness and ancillary sales

• Create sponsorship/partnership strategies and implementation tactics to execute strong synergies across business platforms

• Consistently increasing volume sales 700% YOY

  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.

Carrier Sales Representative

C.H. Robinson
05.2017 - 09.2020
  • Identify new business and generate new sales to increase monthly sales revenue.

• Create sales proposals and meet with customers weekly, while managing and maintaining existing accounts.

• Responsible for developing Flatbed dry van reefer sales for all North America . • Responsible for negotiating pricing per shipment and striving to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction.

• Facilitate the shipping of products from one destination to another through handling logistics of drivers and ensure deadlines are met by tracking weather, fuel prices and foreseeing any obstacles of the shipment.

• Arrange transportation, schedule shipping loads, and orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay.

• Analyze complex scenarios and use creative problem solving to turn challenges into profitable opportunities.

• Strong focus on customer satisfaction, loyalty, and follow up to establish and develop a consistent and reliable business model and customer portfolio

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05-2017

Skills

  • Sales
  • Event Planning
  • Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Building Relationships
  • Negotiations
  • Contracts
  • Delphi
  • Salesforce
  • IFS

Timeline

Business Development Manager

DCI
06.2024 - Current

Group Sales Manager

Omni Hotels & Resorts
05.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Director, Business Development

Grind City Brewery
10.2020 - 05.2023

Carrier Sales Representative

C.H. Robinson
05.2017 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Memphis
Lane Stluka