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Michael Garland

Sales Development
Elsberry,MO

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Business Development Professional with extensive expertise in Salesforce Administration, Sales Management, and Account Management. Adept at optimizing Salesforce functionality to streamline operations and drive revenue growth. Proven leader with a track record of exceeding sales targets and fostering strong client relationships. Skilled in market analysis, strategic planning, and trend forecasting to deliver actionable insights and competitive advantages. Exceptional communicator with a talent for training and developing high-performing teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Development Specialist

Concept Services
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with key accounts, resulting in long-term partnerships and increased revenue.
  • Optimized email templates for cold outreach, increasing response rates and engagement from prospective clients.
  • Partnered with Customer Success team to ensure smooth handoff of new accounts post-sale, facilitating positive onboarding experiences for clients.
  • Managed a diverse territory, adapting strategies to address unique market challenges and customer needs effectively.

Commercial Assistant

Interco
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Cultivate and manage client relationships, execute high-value trades, and negotiate profitable contracts, utilizing Salesforce to enhance partnership development
  • Conduct comprehensive market analysis and trend forecasting to inform strategic trading decisions
  • Leverage advanced data tools to make informed decisions, optimizing risk management processes

PARTNER ACCOUNT MANAGER

Abstrakt Marketing Group
11.2021 - 02.2024
  • Spearheaded weekly Salesforce Administration training sessions, empowering team members and facilitating their certification in Salesforce Administration
  • Developed monthly performance reports, showcasing pipeline-driven KPIs achieved through strategic client partnerships
  • Collaborated with marketing, sales, and finance teams to ensure consistent partner success and alignment with organizational goals
  • Implemented daily process improvements and provided individualized feedback to enhance employee performance

CORPORATE TRAINER

The Atherton Group
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Orchestrated team-building activities to foster cohesion and ensure alignment with brand values
  • Identified and presented actionable sales improvement opportunities, driving revenue growth
  • Utilized Salesforce to enhance customer data management, providing insightful analysis and recommendations

OUTBOUND CASINO SALES HOST

Hollywood Casino St. Louis
12.2017 - 10.2019
  • Delivered exceptional guest services, managing high volumes of communication with casino patrons
  • Generated quarterly player activity reports, identifying upsell opportunities to increase revenue

Education

No Degree - Minor in Marketing

St. Louis Community College
St Louis, MO
05-2016

Skills

  • Salesforce Administration
  • HupSpot Proficiency
  • Account Management
  • Purchasing
  • CRM Software
  • Data Analysis
  • Report Creation and Preparation
  • Project Management
  • System Implementation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Sales Management
  • Partnership Development

Accomplishments

Eagle Scout

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programs401k match

Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Software

Sales Force

Timeline

Sales Development Specialist

Concept Services
07.2024 - Current

Commercial Assistant

Interco
02.2024 - 07.2024

PARTNER ACCOUNT MANAGER

Abstrakt Marketing Group
11.2021 - 02.2024

CORPORATE TRAINER

The Atherton Group
11.2019 - 10.2021

OUTBOUND CASINO SALES HOST

Hollywood Casino St. Louis
12.2017 - 10.2019

No Degree - Minor in Marketing

St. Louis Community College
Michael GarlandSales Development