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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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