Linda Ellison
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced account management professional with strong track record in client relations, strategic planning, and revenue growth. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing business needs. Skilled in relationship building, negotiation, and project management. Recognized for reliability, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager
Doehler-Previously Known as SVZ
Chicago, IL
11.2017 - Current
- Currently managing special segments category
- Strategic relationship builder
- Responsible for representing the appropriate array of company products and services to assigned customer base while achieving revenue, margin and strategic account objectives
- Overseas account planning cycle, identify and develop unique ways to grow the business
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all departments.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
Area Sales Manager
Lakeshore Beverage
Chicago, IL
05.2014 - 11.2017
- Manage a $12 Million sales team in a high-profile territory
- Coached and developed sales team through regular training sessions and performance reviews
- Monitored and translated pertinent data into actionable insights for team meetings
- Built and maintained relationships with retailers to drive collaboration
- Communicate and execute on company goals
- Communicated and executed company goals through team collaboration and alignment
- Monitored and communicated potential new hires with teams to streamline recruitment process
Store Manager/Corporate New Restaurant Opener
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Hire and train new staff members in all positions
- Build weekly schedules
- Implemented and evaluated new marketing programs to enhance customer engagement
- Managed inventory orders to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize shortages
- Coordinated fundraising initiatives
- Facilitated training for new managers
- Communicated monthly and yearly profit and loss data to inform strategic decision-making
- Corporate training for the East coast region
- Build relationships with Military base partners
Assistant Manager
Nordstrom
03.2009 - 05.2011
- Manage a $4 million sales team and warehouse team
- Hired and trained new sales members to enhance team performance and achieve sales targets
- Oversaw daily inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels and organization. and organization manager
- Managed supplier incentives and programming to optimize partnerships and improve sales outcomes
- Manage supplier incentives and programming
- Train on brand awareness and current market trends
- Implemented various marketing programs to engage customers and promote products effectively.
- Inventory management and organization manager
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial Forecasting
- Data Analysis - Advanced
- SAP-Basic
- Salesforce - Basic
- Microsoft office - Advanced
- Presentation Development
- Windows and MacOS Server - Advanced
- Programming languages
- Adobe Applications - Intermediate
- Mobility - Intermediate
- IDIG- VIP - Intermediate
- Customer relationship management
Affiliations
- Global Business Travelers Association - Ladders Mentoring Member
- Mentor new members
- Create and Plan Chicago Chapter network connections
- Present market trend projection idea
- Greater North Michigan Mile Association - Committee Member
- Run Mag Mile and Women's 5k event planning
- Lights festival event planning
- Partnership building for events
Timeline
Key Account Manager
Doehler-Previously Known as SVZ
11.2017 - Current
Area Sales Manager
Lakeshore Beverage
05.2014 - 11.2017
Store Manager/Corporate New Restaurant Opener
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2012 - 05.2014
Assistant Manager
Nordstrom
03.2009 - 05.2011