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Education
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Lisa Pray

Newnan,GA

Summary

Dynamic Area Business Development Manager with a proven track record at US Foods, excelling in client acquisition and market expansion. Leveraged expertise in competitive analysis and exceptional relationship-building skills to surpass growth targets. Mastered the art of sales presentations, leading to a significant increase in territory revenue. Renowned for mentoring teams towards achieving performance goals with a vibrant and results-oriented approach.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Business Development Manager

US Foods
Fairburn, GA
01.1998 - 01.2025
  • Developed and executed strategic business plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
  • Oversaw the development of business proposals and bids for new projects or contracts.
  • Identified, developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders in the area.
  • Drafted proposals outlining services provided by the organisation to prospective customers.
  • Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential opportunities for new business development.
  • Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
  • Coordinated with marketing teams to develop promotional materials and campaigns for target markets.
  • Negotiated and closed high-value contracts with new and existing clients to increase market share.
  • Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
  • Developed and significantly grew assigned territory using strong engagement and marketing skills.
  • Identified new customers through pipelining, pre-qualification and territory analysis and management.ds
  • Maintained up-to-date records of customer interactions, sales figures, expenses.
  • Facilitated training and development programs for sales and business development teams.
  • Attended trade shows or exhibitions representing the organisation's interests in the region.
  • Established new customer accounts using negotiation and sales closing abilities.

Education

Business/Behavioral Health

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
06-1988

Skills

  • Sales presentations
  • Competitive analysis
  • Key account development
  • Prospecting
  • Promotional planning
  • Performance goals
  • Customer service
  • Client consultations
  • Business development
  • Team leadership
  • Salesforce management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sales and market development
  • Prospect targeting
  • Training and development
  • Performance evaluations
  • Proposal writing
  • Pipeline management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Cold calling
  • Market research
  • Sales expertise
  • Relationship development
  • CRM platforms
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Team building
  • Issue resolution
  • New business development

Accomplishments

  • Wrote Book 1 "How to Prospect" - ARDM and AE
  • Assisted with Book 2 " Prospecting Stages Beginning to End"
  • Award from US Foods as #1 in the Country as ABDM with Highest Sales and Growth 3 years in a row.
  • Award "Recognized, Woman in Foodservice
  • Distinguished Service Award from GA ANFP for Significant Contributions toward their Goals and supporting their MISSION Statement
  • Award for 1st Place in Sales and Growth as Territory Manager
  • Award for Top AR Collections as Territory Manager

Personal

  • Community Volunteer
  • Life Group Leader
  • Nana
  • Wife
  • Quiet time

Affiliations

  • Respected by all peers throughout the company
  • High Performance Reviews every year
  • Part of the Leadership Team
  • GPO Partners Address me as the Best in the Country

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Area Business Development Manager

US Foods
01.1998 - 01.2025

Business/Behavioral Health

University of West Georgia
Lisa Pray