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Mary Grieger

Chicago,IL

Summary

Performance-oriented Sales Leader bringing 20+ year history of exceeding sales benchmarks, maximizing profits and acquiring valuable new customers. Advanced communication and presentation skills. Advertising, publishing, consumer products and marketing professional. Specializing in client retention success, signing new clients and expanding existing business. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Hattori Hanzo Shears
Woodland Hills, CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

National Sales Manager

Moon Mother Hemp Company
Boulder, CO
01.2021 - 04.2022

Moon Mother Hemp is a woman-owned business with a passion for environmentally responsible farming and clean, safe hemp based natural products. Moon Mother Hemp is committed to providing the highest quality and purest CBD wellness products possible. Our partnership with 1% For The Planet aligns our company with other like-minded individuals, non-profit organizations, and businesses pledging to protect our world.

  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Increased national accounts by 36% in the first six months
  • Increased existing account revenue by offering upselling and consultative sales approach
  • Liaised with marketing and product development departments to maintain brand consistency
  • Met with customers to give sales presentations, negotiate contracts and promote services
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations

Owner

Transport Media Marketing
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 12.2020
  • Transport Media Marketing utilized mobile billboards for national clients such as Paulsen Pipe and Max David Transportation. Increased brand awareness by up to 68% and increased market shares in key regions.
  • Delivered sales objectives with consultative approach and strong sense of urgency
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal advertising solutions.
  • Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Used CRM software (Pipedrive) to stay organized and effectively achieve sales goals.

Regional Sales Manager

American Marketing & Publishing LLC
01.2009 - 04.2015
  • American Marketing & Publishing Hired, trained and supervised District Sales Managers.
  • Grew sales territories annually, while consistently meeting deadlines.
  • Staffed territories in multiple states and recommended for promotion top performers.
  • Achieved targeted sales goals in multi-state territory.
  • Coached and monitored employees to set productive goals and align operational practices while meeting and exceeding regional sales quotas.
  • Created new sales and marketing strategies to drive growth.
  • Evaluated staff performance against expectations and established goals.
  • Understood and capitalized on industry trends to shape and enhance value-added solutions and strategies for new market developments.
  • Leveraged advertising expertise and market knowledge to devise proactive, performance-oriented approaches.
  • Maintained highest record of employees promoted to leadership positions and lowest turnover.
  • Held regular performance evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses of team members and provide counseling to improve outcomes
  • Partnered with sales team members and leveraged strong negotiation skills to close tough deals with lucrative clients.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Delivered consistent and relevant feedback to sales personnel to improve selling skills.
  • Applied effective marketing concepts to increase revenue.
  • Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful sales strategies and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.

District Sales Manager

American Marketing & Publishing LLC
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • American Marketing & Publishing Recruited, interviewed, coached and mentored elite sales team, and maintained and 85% sales team retention rate.
  • Led team of up to and including 60 account managers.
  • District Manager of The Year winner.
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
  • Held weekly meetings with sales representatives to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Established clear objectives and helped team members develop plans to achieve quotas.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Devised strategies for retaining accounts, delivering polished sales presentations and promoting brands and products.
  • Devised innovative and successful sales strategies.
  • Coached and mentored employees to strengthen sales knowledge and abilities.

Education

B.A - Communications

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Advertising
  • Management
  • Team Oversight
  • Product Branding
  • Staff Management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Business planning
  • Sales training
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Business Development
  • CRM (Pipedrive)
  • Closing
  • Staff Training
  • Sales Expertise
  • Sales Leadership
  • Account Retention
  • New Business Opportunities
  • Profit Target Achievement
  • Client Base Retention
  • Brand Representation
  • Territory Expansion
  • Salesforce Software
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Coaching and Training
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Closing Techniques
  • Sales Quota Management
  • Performance Review
  • Sales Strategies
  • Networking Expertise
  • Team Development

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Hattori Hanzo Shears
04.2023 - Current

National Sales Manager

Moon Mother Hemp Company
01.2021 - 04.2022

Owner

Transport Media Marketing
01.2016 - 12.2020

Regional Sales Manager

American Marketing & Publishing LLC
01.2009 - 04.2015

District Sales Manager

American Marketing & Publishing LLC
01.2004 - 01.2009

B.A - Communications

University of Illinois At Chicago