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Mark Farmer

Stuart,FL

Summary

Experienced District Sales Manager with a proven track record in cultivating Strategic Accounts, driving Business Development, and achieving Sales Objectives. Adept in the realm of Physical and Perimeter Security, Telecom, Datacom, Data Center, and CCTV/Access Control products, catering to the dynamic Enterprise Cabling and Security Solutions Market. Thrives in challenging and ever-changing environments, skillfully aligning overarching strategies with precise tactics. Possesses a keen ability to envision outcomes and their broader impacts, complemented by exceptional team leadership and facilitation skills that steer groups towards impactful results.

Consistently excels in fostering new business relationships and identifying opportunities through a blend of tactical acumen and deep market insight. Proficiently handles the entire sales cycle, from impactful demonstrations and astute finance negotiations to channel development, budgeting, and the strategic forecasting of project timelines. Widely respected for remarkable interpersonal finesse, unwavering integrity, visionary leadership, adept team building, and an unwavering work ethic.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Motorola Solutions
10.2023 - Current

Responsible for: 1 . Manage Dealer activity in the Southeast Region in order to achieve sales plan, 2 . Provide necessary customer support within my region, 3 . Strengthen and enhance specific Key Account and Distributor relationships within the territory. Sr. Sales 1 . Identify, develop and maintain new strategic accounts, 2 . Budget territory forecasts with year over year sales growth, 3 . Partnering with business leaders to educate, develop, and execute security solutions offered through MSI. Promote all Distribution capabilities and educate on the end user level the value proposition of the brand. • Promote all Pelco Products, and train on the benefits of such solutions through events like Road Shows, Trade Shows, customer directed training and other programs. • • Result: Achieved over100% to plan while in charge of the Pelco product line.

Territory Manager

Pro-Vigil VSaaS
11.2022 - Current

Responsible for: 1 . Manage End User activity in South Florida. Create new demand and business in order to achieve sales plan, 2 . Continuously build new sales pipeline within my region, 3 . Strengthen and enhance specific Key Account Manager relationship and identify regional and global MSA relationships within the territory.

  • Promote all Pro-Vigil capabilities and educate on the end user level the value proposition of VSaaS.

Result: Currently over 100% to plan while in the territory.

District Sales Manager

Robert Bosch Corporation Security Products
06.2018 - 04.2022

Responsible for: 1 . Manage Dealer activity in the Southeast Region in order to achieve sales plan, 2 . Provide necessary

customer support within my region, 3 . Strengthen and enhance specific Key Account and Distributor relationships within the territory.

  • Promote all Bosch Products, and train on the benefits of such solutions through events like Road Shows, Trade Shows, customer directed training and other programs.
  • Result: Achieved over 100% to plan while in charge of the Sony product line.

Sr. Sales Account Manager In/out

WESCO/CSC
06.2015 - 07.2018

Responsible for: 1 . Identify, develop and maintain new strategic accounts, 2 . Budget territory forecasts with year over year sales growth, 3 . Partnering with business leaders to educate, develop, and execute security solutions offered through Wesco/CSC.

  • Instrumental in increasing sales growth with excellent relationship building, customer satisfaction and repeat business from stakeholders at all levels.
  • Result: Developed and managed a world-class Security and Integration sales strategy, and defined a methodology to measure sales success.

Sr. Security Specialist/Sales, Mark Farmer

ANIXTER
01.2009 - 01.2015

Responsible for: Year over Year Sales growth from 2009. Instrumentally increased sales growth by way of customer satisfaction and repeat business. Through loyalty and retention built and strengthened customer relationships.

  • 2010 and 2013 Presidents Club winner
  • Result: Managed the sales lifecycle process, assisted in the development of the budget, scope, resources and timelines, and created, owned, and communicated an Annual Sales Plan to partners and stakeholders with the Security Sales initiatives for the upcoming year.

IT Technician / Security Sales

Security Innovative Solutions
07.2009 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for: End User customer relationships, loyalty and retention
  • Responsible for training and instructing clients
  • Included but not limited to field installations, demonstrations and hands on technical advice
  • Result: Increased sales growth, established new and ongoing relationships with A&E's and Contractors.

Managing Broker

First Gulf View Mortgage
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • License # MB 0607190)
  • Responsible for: Interviewing new loan officers
  • Maintaining compliance with Department of Financing regulations
  • Responsible for education new employees on new loan programs and guidelines
  • Result: Maintained 100% customer satisfaction while adhering to all State and Federal regulations.

Education

Certificate of Marketing Management (CMM -

Bachelor's Degree - Communications

UNLV
Las Vegas, NV
06.1994

Skills

  • Sales & Marketing Leadership
  • Security and Safety Expertise
  • Access Control Strategies
  • Wire and Cable Solutions
  • CCTV Implementation
  • Pioneering Emerging Markets
  • Data Center Insights
  • Comprehensive Door Controls
  • Biometric Access Proficiency
  • Video Management Software Proficiency
  • Outdoor and Perimeter Security Solutions
  • Expertise in Structured Cabling
  • Masterful Negotiation Skills
  • Internal & External Team Leadership and Development
  • Proficiency in Tools & Tactics
  • Engaging Media Channels: SDM Security Integrator, IPVMASIS, Security Today, Security Magazine, Social Media

Accomplishments

  • IPVM LinkedIn Website Project Management Launches
  • ASIS
  • Social Media Strategy Mobile Project Management
  • Florida Trend
  • Articles
  • Videos
  • Audio Infographics Blogs Newsletters Panels
  • News Releases
  • Digital & Social:
  • Formats:
  • Audiences:
  • Events:
  • Facilities Directors IT Managers Executives Integrators Dept of Corrections
  • A&E's
  • Conferences Summits ISC West Infocom WebEx Launches

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Motorola Solutions
10.2023 - Current

Territory Manager

Pro-Vigil VSaaS
11.2022 - Current

District Sales Manager

Robert Bosch Corporation Security Products
06.2018 - 04.2022

Sr. Sales Account Manager In/out

WESCO/CSC
06.2015 - 07.2018

IT Technician / Security Sales

Security Innovative Solutions
07.2009 - 06.2015

Sr. Security Specialist/Sales, Mark Farmer

ANIXTER
01.2009 - 01.2015

Managing Broker

First Gulf View Mortgage
01.2008 - 01.2009

Certificate of Marketing Management (CMM -

Bachelor's Degree - Communications

UNLV
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