Nick Bonnema
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Experienced in inside sales and customer service. Leadership skills both in professional and non-professional environments. Positive team building skills, building consensus and encouraging inclusion. Versatile; can take on a leadership role, as well as take direction. Self-motivated worker, intent on finding ways to improve every day.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Westlaw Sales Executive
Thomson Reuters Corporation
Eagan, MN
01.2022 - Current
- Use cold calling and networking to sell products and services.
- Contact current and potential clients to promote products and services.
- Negotiate terms of sales agreements and developed contracts to successfully close sales.
- Cultivate strong professional relationships with industry partners and created focused campaigns to drive business development.
- Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts for existing and potential accounts.
- 2024 President's Club winner
- 2024 Renewal Rockstar winner
- Highest Westlaw Precision penetration in territory across Small Law in 2024
- 2025 #2 in sales among Sales Executives in Small Law
- 2025 most new customer acquisitions across all of Small Law
Open Territory Sales Executive - Westlaw
Thomson Reuters Corporation
Eagan, MN
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered and described strategies for customer retention and account expansion to employees, developing solid long-term relationships.
- Negotiated terms of sales agreements and developed contracts to successfully close sales.
- Prepared presentations, proposals and sales contracts for existing and potential accounts.
- Contacted current and potential clients to promote products and services.
- Was one of two reps assigned to mentor new reps.
- A top performer in 2022.
Inside Sales Account Executive - Print
Thomson Reuters Corporation
Eagan, MN
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Built trust with customers, driving sales and repeat business.
- Resolved any issues the customer may have in order to maintain trust and provide a seamless experience for the customer.
- Worked with Marketing to generate the best leads.
- Took initiative to help colleagues with any issues they may be having.
- Made a point to improve every day by listening to tips and strategies from my manager and top sales reps.
- Successful in finding different strategies to hit sales goals during the slow months.
Gameday Promotions and Marketing Intern
St. Paul Saints
St. Paul, MN
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Worked hard to accomplish different kinds of tasks assigned throughout the course of the day.
- Was assigned to sell various items to fans.
- Was responsible to locate fans for giveaways.
- Took initiative to accomplish tasks in an effective and efficient manner.
- Paid close attention to instructions given by supervisors and colleagues.
- Ensured the fan experience exceeded expectations.
- Listened to the wishes of fans and worked hard to grant them.
Community Recreation Leader
City of Blaine Parks and Recreation
Blaine, MN
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Versatile worker for the Parks and Recreation department. Was willing to work any and all events, in any position.
- Planned and executed games, crafts, and other activities for children involved in the program.
- Voluntarily took on additional work to alleviate the workload of coworkers and supervisors.
- Adhered to the wishes of supervisors.
- Assisted newer workers in learning the norms and expectations of the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational And Relational Communication
Bethel University
Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States05.2019
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Customer relations
- Versatile communicator
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Self-motivated worker
- Great team member
Timeline
Westlaw Sales Executive
Thomson Reuters Corporation
01.2022 - Current
Open Territory Sales Executive - Westlaw
Thomson Reuters Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Inside Sales Account Executive - Print
Thomson Reuters Corporation
08.2019 - 01.2022
Gameday Promotions and Marketing Intern
St. Paul Saints
06.2018 - 09.2020
Community Recreation Leader
City of Blaine Parks and Recreation
06.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational And Relational Communication
Bethel University