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LARRY RUTLEDGE

Olathe,KS

Summary

Results-driven professional prepared to bring blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to dynamic organization. Background includes managing multiple types of sales teams, driving operational improvements, and spearheading initiatives that align with company goals. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results, with core skills in leadership and strategic planning.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Manager - National Team

A Place For Mom
03.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to Senior Living Advisors resulting in consistent quota achievement.
  • Helped resolve issues with our community partner network as needed
  • Collaborated with other key stakeholders (OPS, Marketing, L&D, and peer managers) to improve sales process and execution.
  • Piloted multiple tools, processes and structures including RELAY that was expanded to all SLA Regions.
  • #1 Regional Manager/Incentive Trip Winner in 2024 with highest quota achievement.

Winback Sales Manager

Thryv
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • Sold digital marketing and cloud based SaaS business mgt solution to SMBs.
  • Brought back over 2500 clients and over $5.3M in previously cancelled revenue.
  • Pioneered new sales channel to win back recently cancelled accounts/clients.
  • Successes resulted in creation of three additional Winback Teams.
  • Managed a team of Business Advisers to exceed sales goals, meet KPI's, and recover lost revenue.
  • Co-coordinator of Emerging Leader Program to develop identified leaders within the sales organization.
  • Winback Mgr of the Month 15 of 19 eligible months.

Area Sales Manager

Thryv
02.2014 - 12.2017
  • Oversaw a team of Business Advisers to exceed sales goals and KPIs to expand sales to current clients and grow customer base.
  • Managed multiple positions with specific responsibilities (Mail Channel, Acct Managers, Hunters).
  • Piloted, tested, and trained Salesforce & InsideSales.com integration within the sales organization.
  • Top 10% of all Sales Teams as Rookie Mgr in 2014, #1 Sales Mgr in 2015, Top 10 Sales Mgr 2016 and 2017.
  • Distinguished Circle Award Winner
  • Emerging Leader Committee

Business Advisor

Thryv
08.2011 - 01.2014
  • Utilized consultative sales approach to increase sales to current client base.
  • Grew existing account portfolio by prospecting/securing new clients.
  • Rookie of the Year and #1 Business Advisor in 2012
  • Top 5 Business Advisor in 2013
  • Distinguished Circle Award Winner 2012 and 2013
  • Selected for Emerging Leader Program

Associate Pastor

Westside Family Church
05.2005 - 07.2011
  • Oversight of multiple ministries
  • Implemented plan that resulted in 600% growth over 3 year period in Small Group Ministry.
  • Managed Departmental Staff including vision casting, coaching, counseling and annual reviews.
  • Led multiple teams of volunteers crucial to the effectiveness of the organization.
  • Helped lead through growth from 1100 weekly participants in 2005 to over 6000 in 2011.
  • Coordinated special events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, providing pastoral care during significant moments in congregants'' lives.

Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor

Vista Baptist Church
06.1994 - 04.2005

Oversaw Youth Ministry as well as Associate Pastor responsibilities including Interim Pastor (1997-1999)

Education

Secondary Education -

Kansas State University

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer service
  • Problem Solving
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self Starter
  • Integrity
  • Servant Leadership
  • SaaS Sales
  • Consultative Selling
  • Salesforce

Timeline

Regional Manager - National Team

A Place For Mom
03.2021 - Current

Winback Sales Manager

Thryv
01.2018 - 02.2021

Area Sales Manager

Thryv
02.2014 - 12.2017

Business Advisor

Thryv
08.2011 - 01.2014

Associate Pastor

Westside Family Church
05.2005 - 07.2011

Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor

Vista Baptist Church
06.1994 - 04.2005

Secondary Education -

Kansas State University
LARRY RUTLEDGE