Linda Bressler
Rockton
Summary
Strategic Account Executive with proven success increasing sales and revenue through developing loyal account relationships. Articulate communicator with exceptional negotiation skills. Known for understanding customer needs and delivering effective solutions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
USA Today Co.
Rockton, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Manage and grow a territory by balancing new business development, client retention, and account expansion.
- Own the full sales cycle—from initial outreach through close—while maintaining accurate CRM activity, pipeline management, and forecasting.
- Developed consistent prospecting cadence through cold calls, email, social outreach, networking, and meetings, creating a robust sales pipeline.
- Led discovery conversations to identify business goals, marketing challenges, and growth opportunities, enhancing client relationships.
- Build and present data-informed digital and traditional marketing proposals that connect strategy, tactics, and budget to client goals.
- Partner with internal account management, creative, and strategy teams to support strong client outcomes.
- Engaged post-sale with reporting, optimization, and performance discussions, facilitating renewals and driving sustained growth.
Account Executive
Elocal
Conshohocken, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with key decision makers to identify opportunities and create strategies that drove sales results.
- Used consultative sales strategies to effectively overcome client objections and maximize sales activity.
- Developed sales pipeline through cold-calling, canvassing, and securing referrals to enhance client engagement.
- Utilized CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.
Multi-Media Account Executive
Adams Publishing Group LLC
Beloit, WI
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Engaged current and potential customers to address advertising and marketing needs across print and digital formats.
- Prepared sales presentations and proposals to effectively communicate product specifications and applications.
- Built strong professional relationships with customers through emails, phone calls, Zoom meetings, cold calling, and regular visits.
- Use of CRM to maintain client list, activities, sales pipeline, and goals.
- Proficient use of MS Office Suite
Account Services Manager
Balsley Printing
Rockton, Illinois
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversaw multiple accounts, consistently achieving and surpassing performance goals.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with customers and internal partners.
- Conducted regular sales and cold calls to area businesses, fostering new client relationships.
- Marketed and promoted products and services to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
Customer Care Representative
Kerry Ingredients
Beloit, WI
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries and resolved complaints, fostering loyalty and retention.
- De-escalated customer issues with proven conflict mediation and problem-solving abilities.
- Established trust with customer accounts through open communication, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with company teams to develop and implement effective solutions for customer issues.
- Researched resolutions, contacted necessary departments and responded to customer by phone and/or email as follow-up.
Substitute Teacher
Regional Office Of Education 13
Rockton, Illinois
09.2006 - 06.2014
- Delivered classroom instruction based on teacher's lesson plans to facilitate student learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Coordinated with school administration to secure substitute teaching assignments, ensuring classroom continuity.
- Compiled detailed notes and reports on school day activities to inform primary teacher of student progress.
Business Owner/Operator
Softub St. Louis
Rockton, Illinois
12.2002 - 12.2006
- Developed and executed marketing and advertising strategies that aligned with revenue goals and fostered strategic growth.
- Consulted with potential customers to identify product solutions that addressed their specific needs.
- Trained and mentored new hires on effective sales techniques and customer service procedures to enhance team capability.
- Evaluated financial and logistics options to support company operations.
Area Director
Young Life Academy
New Castle, IN
10.1995 - 10.2001
- Crafted and implemented fundraising strategies to increase contributions.
- Directed ongoing volunteer recruitment efforts to build a strong support base.
- Coordinated logistics for multiple annual events, ensuring seamless execution.
- Established mentoring training programs for volunteer staff members.
- Executed a variety of administrative tasks in the office.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Hope College
Holland, MI05-1995
Skills
- Account Management
- Sales Expertise
- Sales Strategies Implementation
- Lead Development
- Pipeline Management
- Customer relationship management
- Needs Assessments
- Research and Analysis
- Collaboration Techniques
- Organizational Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Client Engagement
Timeline
Account Executive
USA Today Co.
08.2023 - Current
Account Executive
Elocal
01.2022 - Current
Multi-Media Account Executive
Adams Publishing Group LLC
01.2019 - 12.2021
Account Services Manager
Balsley Printing
01.2017 - 12.2018
Customer Care Representative
Kerry Ingredients
03.2015 - 11.2016
Substitute Teacher
Regional Office Of Education 13
09.2006 - 06.2014
Business Owner/Operator
Softub St. Louis
12.2002 - 12.2006
Area Director
Young Life Academy
10.1995 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Hope College
Education and Training
other