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Niko Bailey

Sacramento,United States

Summary

Reliable. Accountable. Dependable

Goal-oriented professional

Accomplished Sales Executive/ Account Manager offering 24 years of experience in sales and building relationships in B2B. Diligent in understanding and retaining business by providing honest and attentive service.

Expertise in marketing strategies and product knowledge to achieve market penetration. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Honest and passionate. Looking to help a company and team achieve goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Distribution Sales Manager

Greenbridge
03.2022 - 01.2024

* Territory- Pacific Northwest. Managed existing base of 4 to 6 million of distribution partners. Responsible for maintaining existing revenue while growing new business. Breathe of products included Strap and high end equipment and tools. Extensive travel was crucial to build and maintain relationships

  • Strengthened relationships with key clients through regular communication and excellent customer service.
  • Expanded product offerings for increased market share, collaborating with distributors to secure exclusive contracts
  • Developed and executed targeted marketing campaigns to drive sales growth in specific regions
  • Implemented efficient inventory management systems, minimizing stock shortages and ensuring timely order fulfillment.
  • Attended Trade shows to help drive sales and showcase new products and technologies
  • Coached and mentored sales teams of my distributors
  • Maintained Salesforce pipeline
  • Negotiated favorable pricing contracts with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly for maximum results in future quarters.
  • Identified underperforming regions, initiating targeted efforts that resulted in substantial improvements in those areas'' sales performance.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.

Facilities Advisor/Packaging Specialist

Veritiv Corporation
08.2017 - 01.2022
  • Trusted Advisor who developed a deep understanding of my customers and what they value and what they need
  • Reported metrics related to accounts and sales pipelines
  • Responsible for penetrating and growing existing account base for Facilities and Packaging Solutions
  • Held weekly Teams calls to collaborate and share industry and company news and ideas
  • Qualified new businesses and facilitated core vendors to assist in presenting new ideas and product lines. Vendors such as Gojo, Ecolab, 3M, Berry to name a few
  • Maintained and leveraged current government buying contracts within segments
  • Proactively respond to RFP opportunities
  • Territory management, in charge of strategic account planning, and overall management within assigned territory
  • Conducted thorough reviews of clients'' existing financial plans, identifying areas for improvement or adjustment.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.

Senior Account Executive / Account Manager

Give Something Back Office Supplies
10.2013 - 08.2017
  • Give Something Back (merged with Blaisdell's Business Products), 3 years 11 months) utilize CRM and other sales tools to maintain a record of all activity
  • Responsible to grow existing account base while always closing new business to satisfy or go beyond sales quota
  • Fully leverage all resources and technical support
  • Understand value proposition to clearly articulate to customers
  • Responsible for growing account base and new accounts to capture maximum market share
  • Understand customer needs and objectives and remains alert and responsive to changing market
  • Demonstrate consistent focus on actions and tactics that resulted in positive sales results
  • Was also responsible for uncovering customer concerns, objections, and determine appropriate solutions
  • Maintain plan of action until desired results are achieved

Senior AE / Sales Consultant

Staples Advantage
02.2010 - 05.2013
  • Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development
  • Advising new businesses and existing customers solutions that will help streamline current programs and help reduce costs, structuring commercial transactions
  • Helped launch Jan/San program
  • Extensively used CRM tool Sales Force to navigate everyday contact with customers
  • Nurtured leads through consistent follow-ups, ultimately converting prospects into satisfied customers.
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Maximized profit margins while maintaining competitive pricing structures through skillful negotiation tactics with clients during the sales process.
  • Strengthened brand reputation by delivering superior customer experiences that fostered loyalty and repeat business.
  • Evaluated sales metrics to identify areas for improvement, implementing strategic changes to increase success rates.
  • Expanded company reach by establishing new connections with potential clients at industry events and conferences.

Business Development Account Manager

Office Depot
12.2006 - 12.2009
  • Developed new territory, cultivated new accounts, and grew client relationships
  • Managed over 2.6 million dollars of existing business at Same time required to find new business
  • Formulated sales programs, launched new products such as the Keurig Coffee Program
  • Conducted high impact sales presentations to close deals with CFO, COO, office managers and facility managers
  • Utilizing consultative sales techniques and expertise of product knowledge I identified needs of potential clients to provide solutions that made sense for them to agree to do business.

Private First Class

US Army
07.1989 - 01.1996

Served in the Army National Guard from 1989-2006

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Ridge High School
El Dorado Hills, CA
06.1988

Skills

  • Relationship building and Time Management
  • Creativity
  • Project management
  • Account and Territory Management
  • Data organization and CRM expert
  • Territory Expansion
  • Pipeline and sales forecasting
  • Customer service
  • Active Listening
  • Sales forecasting
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision Making
  • Closing Sales
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Goals and Performance

Timeline

Territory Distribution Sales Manager

Greenbridge
03.2022 - 01.2024

Facilities Advisor/Packaging Specialist

Veritiv Corporation
08.2017 - 01.2022

Senior Account Executive / Account Manager

Give Something Back Office Supplies
10.2013 - 08.2017

Senior AE / Sales Consultant

Staples Advantage
02.2010 - 05.2013

Business Development Account Manager

Office Depot
12.2006 - 12.2009

Private First Class

US Army
07.1989 - 01.1996

High School Diploma -

Oak Ridge High School
Niko Bailey