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Morgan Vaquerano

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Experienced Business Development Manager with a proven track record in the certification space, excelling in driving program growth, and building relationships. Collaborative team player with strong focus on achieving results and a history of executing strategic initiatives resulting in program expansion. Committed to making meaningful contributions to organizations making a difference in the world.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Fair Trade USA
04.2024 - Current
  • Increased client base by identifying new certification partnership opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.
  • Supported partner accounts with regular communication to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
  • Developed customized strategies for partners based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points and certification needs.
  • Generated new business and grew existing partnerships with collaborative marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of 25+ accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through tailored strategies and exceptional customer service.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new partners.
  • Delivered compelling sales presentations to prospective partners, highlighting the unique value proposition of our certification and value-added services.
  • Leveraged industry events and trade shows to network with existing and potential partners, increasing program exposure and generating new business.
  • Strengthened existing partner relationships, conducting regular follow-up meetings to ensure satisfaction, build trust, re-ignite passion for certification program, and uncover additional needs and opportunities.

Key Account Manager - West Division

Organifi
10.2019 - 02.2022

Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities.

  • Consistently achieved top ranking in revenue and profit growth.
  • Optimized sales scripts through email, LinkedIn, RangeMe, and phone marketing to generate sales.
  • Developed a pipeline of potential sales to meet territory sales expectations.
  • Created new account relationships and maintained existing relationships.
  • Used Slack, Google Drive, Asana, Salesforce, and Shopify to document sales activities, sales pipelines, and drive purchases.
  • Provided servicing, management, and retention of wholesale accounts worth over $700,000 annually.
  • Established over 300 new accounts.
  • Improved account management by predicting potential competitive threats and outlining proactive solutions.
  • Maintained responsibility for sales, contracts, negotiations, and reporting for multiple accounts.
  • Leveraged strategic planning to penetrate key accounts.
  • Contributed to the leadership team for implementing company policies and procedures.
  • Supported human resources by responding to candidates and prescreening, interviewing, and hiring team members.
  • Increased revenue by identifying and tracking shipping pain points for corrective action.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Managed the West Division broker team and support account representatives
  • Supported sales through UNFI and KeHe while adding new points of distribution
  • Worked directly with brokers to open new distribution centers and maintain sales

Assistant Sales and Operations Manager

From Molly With Love
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Grew book of business through proactive outreach.
  • Helped identify new business opportunities to generate high-value leads.
  • Researched and identified new business opportunities.
  • Generated prospective customers for new business sales.
  • Leveraged effective networking strategies to generate new business opportunities.
  • Developed creative pitches and targeted outreach lists.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Managed overall operation of wholesale account partnerships.
  • Established and managed critical relationships.
  • Established over 50 new accounts worth over $150,000 annually.
  • Built relationships within company and external parties such as suppliers or distributors.
  • Answered telephone calls and read emails to redirect calls and forward emails to appropriate personnel.
  • Coordinated events, prepared agendas and managed schedule for CEO.
  • Supported management team for general administrative support.
  • Provided customer support and technical support to customers daily.
  • Updated forms, databases and spreadsheets.
  • Provided exceptional customer service for ideal experiences.
  • Scheduled meetings and managed calendar.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Design

The Design Institute of San Diego
San Diego, CA
12.2013

Skills

  • Driving sales
  • Broker Management
  • Building relationships
  • B2B sales
  • Account management
  • Outreach strategies
  • Sales pitching
  • Email marketing campaigns
  • Administrative support experience
  • B2B appointment setting experience
  • Lead sourcing
  • Lead Conversion
  • Revenue development
  • Excellent customer service

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Fair Trade USA
04.2024 - Current

Key Account Manager - West Division

Organifi
10.2019 - 02.2022

Assistant Sales and Operations Manager

From Molly With Love
01.2017 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Design

The Design Institute of San Diego