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Matthew Mennona

Stratford

Summary

Senior Accounts Manager with a proven track record of driving significant sales growth through effective prospecting and relationship management. Skilled in sales forecasting and pipeline management, enhancing client engagement and identifying new opportunities. Strong leadership abilities in team management, consistently delivering results that align with organizational goals through consultative sales techniques.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounts Manager

Excelligence Learning Corporation
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Achieved 50-60 outbound phone sales daily to expand business within defined territory.
  • Generated five to ten $5k opportunities weekly through proactive prospecting.
  • Engaged in at least two hours of talk time daily to foster customer relationships.
  • Tracked and analyzed sales goals on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Utilized proven sales techniques to identify new buying opportunities effectively.
  • Developed growth plans and supported project planning for existing clients.
  • Educated team members on product value within education market for Birth-5 years old.
  • Prepared quotes and bids collaboratively with customer service and bids team.

Account Director

Really Good Stuff
02.2021 - 10.2024
  • Prospected District Directors, Administrators, Superintendents, and thought leaders to enhance awareness of unique offerings.
  • Managed accurate pipeline in Salesforce for precise monthly and quarterly sales forecasting.
  • Provided daily, weekly, and monthly guidance to AMs and TMs, delegating non-sales tasks to POD as necessary.
  • Conducted weekly huddles to strategize territory planning effectively.
  • Delivered constructive feedback to AMs to facilitate progression into AD roles.
  • Supported accountability metrics for AM and TM performance, implementing course corrections when needed.
  • Collaborated with AD team weekly to discuss best practices and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Attended district visits and regional/national conferences to strengthen relationships and drive sales.

Account Manager

Discount School Supply
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Established and maintained relationships with existing and new clients through daily outreach.
  • Promoted company products and services tailored to client account needs.
  • Implemented special programs as required to enhance client engagement.
  • Conducted workshops, in-service training, and educational programs to demonstrate product benefits to Directors and staff.

Trade Show Sales Manager

Clarion UX
07.2015 - 01.2020
  • Achieved aggressive growth through acquisition and launch initiatives.
  • Developed relationships with new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing accounts to secure future event renewals.
  • Conducted phone sales to meet exhibition space revenue targets.
  • Collaborated with sales team to devise strategies for ongoing event growth.
  • Reported weekly on sales results, plans, and activities to management team.
  • Managed exhibit space allocation in coordination with Operations Team.

Multiple Roles

Environmental Data Resources, Inc.
Milford
06.2004 - 05.2012

Streamlined data collection processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

  • Conducted comprehensive environmental assessments for diverse projects.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Managed databases for tracking environmental data and reporting findings.
  • Provided critical analysis of environmental impact reports for stakeholders.
  • Trained team members on best practices in data management and reporting.
  • Developed training materials to improve understanding of environmental protocols.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure reliability of environmental data.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05-1999

Skills

  • Sales forecasting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Pipeline management
  • Lead generation
  • Project management
  • Sales strategy
  • Training and development
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Market research
  • Goal setting
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Product knowledge
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Time management
  • Key account retention
  • Sales process
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sales reporting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Prospecting
  • Sales quota achievement
  • Sales cycle management
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Serve customers
  • Self motivation
  • Upselling techniques
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Consultative sales
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent communication
  • Client relationship management
  • Opportunity identification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Accounts Manager

Excelligence Learning Corporation
10.2024 - 04.2025

Account Director

Really Good Stuff
02.2021 - 10.2024

Account Manager

Discount School Supply
12.2020 - 02.2021

Trade Show Sales Manager

Clarion UX
07.2015 - 01.2020

Multiple Roles

Environmental Data Resources, Inc.
06.2004 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Central Connecticut State University
Matthew Mennona