Megan Knievel
Seattle,WA
Summary
Accomplished sales and business development professional, skilled in customer relationship management and building lead strategy to engage, close, and convert clients. Proven ability to drive market strategies in a collaborative and focused manner, to maximize current relationships and drive expansion. Over 6 years in optical, referred by Eric Gordor, a Kering Brand Ambassador, and a strong understanding of the NW market and corporate culture.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Customer and Business Dev
Sunbird DCIM
Remote, WA
08.2025 - Current
- Drove revenue growth by cultivating new accounts and managing key existing relationships
- Generated high-quality leads via networking, cold-calling, and trade shows, ensuring rapid follow-up and proposal delivery
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve product offerings, pricing strategies, and marketing plans.
- Prepared detailed reports on progress against goals for senior management review.
- Monitored competitor activity to anticipate changes in the marketplace.
Business Development Executive
Seeq
Remote, WA
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Used cold calling and marketing outreach to strategize high-potential client activations, leading engagement and conversion efforts to maximize sales ROI
- Participated in meetings with senior executives to discuss strategic objectives related to business development initiatives.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact presentations, expanding business footprint across new and existing divisions, partners, and global regions.
- Cultivated new business pipelines by engaging with attendees and key stakeholders at trade shows and FAM trips.
Orders and Logistics Specialist
Precept Wine
Seattle, Washington
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock availability and timely deliveries.
- Developed relationships with vendors to enhance service quality and reliability in logistics operations.
- Resolved any discrepancies related to product quality or quantity issues upon delivery.
- Created detailed reports on logistics operations, including cost analysis, shipment tracking, and performance metrics.
B2B National Account Manager
Herbivore Botanicals Skincare
Seattle, WA
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with marketing and supply chain teams on tailored strategies for regional promotions and initiatives.
- Monitored account performance and provided insights for continuous improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with major retailers on a national level.
- Generated new ideas for product offerings based on feedback from customers in the retail industry.
- Increased overall sell-through by 140% on all mid-size accounts. 117% overall
- Managed end-to-end trade show execution, including logistics, inventory, booth coordination, and professional representation at industry events.
Sales Manager
See Eyewear and Queen Anne Vision Clinic
Seattle, Washington
07.2014 - 07.2019
- Developed training programs to improve staff product knowledge and performance.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies, and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Established relationships with key clients while maintaining theexisting customer base.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
Amazon Vendor Central Manager
ChefShop.com
Seattle, Washington
08.2008 - 09.2012
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality product sourcing.
- Performed periodic audits of vendors' activities to ensure contractual obligations were met.
- Resolved conflicts between vendors and internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Conducted keyword research to optimize content for search engines and user intent.
- Developed on-page SEO strategies to enhance website visibility and performance.
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Proposal development
- Market and Data analysis
- Contract negotiation
- CRM software (SalesForce, HubSpot)
- Sales strategy development
- Conflict resolution
- Effective and professional communication
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-Directed
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite Proficiency
- Amazon Vendor and Seller Central
- Trade show execution and engagement with a focus on personalized post-show outreach
- Analytical thinking
Certification
Trailhead by Salesforce
Accomplishments
Top Performer, Amazon Vendor 2011
Timeline
Customer and Business Dev
Sunbird DCIM
08.2025 - Current
Business Development Executive
Seeq
09.2022 - 06.2025
Orders and Logistics Specialist
Precept Wine
06.2020 - 09.2022
B2B National Account Manager
Herbivore Botanicals Skincare
07.2018 - 01.2020
Sales Manager
See Eyewear and Queen Anne Vision Clinic
07.2014 - 07.2019
Amazon Vendor Central Manager
ChefShop.com
08.2008 - 09.2012