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Matthew Smith

Redmond,WA

Summary

Regional Business Development Manager with superb business sense and in-depth understanding of branding and new product launch. Self-assured and confident professional talented at developing marketing strategies, negotiating with customers and clients and leveraging sales and marketing tools. Skilled Business Development leader offering 40 years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Business Development Manager-Pro AV

ADI Global Distribution
Bothell, WA
04.2016 - 05.2022
  • Grew sales of Pro AV category through support of 11 branch locations in Northwest Region.
  • Collaborated with manufactures principals to develop referrals and leads to ongoing business and projects.
  • Created sales with new and inactive customers, increasing sales volume from1.5 million to over 10 million per year. Regularly brought new customers to company.
  • Earned trust and support of customer repeat business and ongoing business through attention to detail and follow up.

Business Development Manager

AVAD LLC
Bellevue, WA
03.2001 - 04.2016
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization and grew business in WA, OR, ID, AK, Nor Calif.
  • Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new and existing clients in assigned territory.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and regular in-person sales calls.
  • Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
  • In addition to growth of residential AV, developed sales of Pro AV with expanded customer base.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Cascadia Community College
Bothell, WA

High School Diploma -

Mercer Island High School
Mercer Island, WA

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Trend Analysis
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Quota Management
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Pipeline Development
  • Revenue Growth
  • Sales Presentation
  • New Business Opportunities
  • Account Acquisition

Timeline

Regional Business Development Manager-Pro AV

ADI Global Distribution
04.2016 - 05.2022

Business Development Manager

AVAD LLC
03.2001 - 04.2016

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Cascadia Community College

High School Diploma -

Mercer Island High School
Matthew Smith