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Peter Jon Eliason

Sales Executive
Vancouver,WA

Summary

SALES LEADERSHIP

Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships.

In 2019, I moved to Norway to help support my elderly parents as their main support. I have taken time to travel with them in Europe and the Middle East to expand their live experiences before they are no longer here.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Eliason Ventures
Kristiansund, Norway

Elderly Caregiver
10.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • I have been supporting my elderly parents' as their main support. I have tried to create a supportive environment where my parents can live independently as long as possible. One of the best parts of my time with my parents was to I travel with them in Europe/Middle East to expand their life experiences.

eThink Education
Vancouver, Washington

Director, Director of Global
10.2017 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Moodle LMS Service Provider providing back end eLearning options.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Created new sales channels division with 147 international partners that integrated directly into Moodle who we could introduce our clients to thus gaining additional revenue.
  • Opened reseller opportunities in SE Asia, Africa, Europe and Central and South America that created new sales opportunities.
  • Sales increased 143% year over year.
  • Developed collaborative projects and partnerships with other community providers.

Course Networking

Vice President
10.2016 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • New start-up eLearning LMS tool for colleges and universities
  • Developed strategies to penetrate and grow new international reseller markets in 17 countries.
  • Contracted and managed resellers to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate contractors and build competent teams.
  • Crafted overall account sales strategies and coordinated activities of sales executives to achieve revenue goals.

Dow Jones & Co

Regional Education Representative
04.2009 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Promoted The Wall Street Journal as a high-profile market leader in the two- and four-year higher education market segment.
  • Top achiever winning multiple sales awards year over year.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Participated in sales calls with direct reports to strengthen customer relationships and uncover possible opportunities for growth.
  • Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress.
  • Understood communication and technology needs of educational institutions and educators.
  • Demonstrated strategic approach to new and existing customers and opportunities through market planning.
  • Thrived on change and remained highly organized, optimistic and willing to learn new methods.
  • Promoted high level of customer satisfaction using strong relationship-building skills, consistent follow-up and prompt issue resolution.
  • Showed pipeline growth and accuracy in forecasting information on education product sales.
  • Cultivated satisfying customer experiences from sale to fulfillment and fostered relationships and networks with customers.

The New York Times

National Education Manager
08.2007 - 04.2009

Job overview

  • Managed sales for 13 US states, Canada and Latin America selling, Knowledge Network digital products
  • Successfully sold the first state-wide site license in the State of California to the California Community College system working with decision makers from the Chancellor to Faculty members throughout the 122-campus system
  • Exceeded sales goals year over year in my 13-state, Canada and Latin America region
  • Active member of the NYT Steering Committee for Hispanic and LGBT Diverse groups.
  • Conducted surveys with students upon course completion to gather feedback for improvement.
  • Trained faculty and staff to develop courses in learning management systems.

The New York Times

Regional Manager
08.2001 - 07.2007

Job overview

  • Managed sales in a five-western US state region into K-12 and Higher Education institutions by incorporating New York Times content into the educational curriculum
  • Territory sales increase from 2001-2007 of 1,447% when the sales goal was only 20% year over year
  • Grew new accounts in the Western US and Canada by working closely with every level of the university system from the College President to faculty members while developing live long friendships
  • Served as an education mentor to the NYT's International publication, “International Herald Tribune” in the UK, Italy, Austria, Hong Kong and Israel
  • He even sold digital site license programs in Italy and Hong Kong while on vacation
  • Attended multiple education conferences in the USA and Asia
  • Built and deepened partnerships with industry leaders to strengthen collaborative efforts and promote mutual profitability.
  • Spearheaded market expansion plans for senior leadership

Education

University of Redlands
Redlands, California

Master's from International Business Management
06.2005

University Overview


  • 3.64/4.00 GPA
  • Studied abroad as a part of my masters program at:

Cambridge University (UK), Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong) and Reitaku University (Japan)

San Jose State University
San Jose, California

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science, Marketing
06.1999

University Overview

Skills

  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Marketing
  • Motivational Techniques
  • Persuasive Selling
  • Strategic Direction
  • Sales Expertise
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Goals and Performance
  • Compelling Leadership Skills
  • Sales Presentation
  • Sales Territory Growth
  • Strategic Partnership

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver
Eliason Ventures
10.2019 - Current
Director, Director of Global
eThink Education
10.2017 - 10.2019
Vice President
Course Networking
10.2016 - 09.2017
Regional Education Representative
Dow Jones & Co
04.2009 - 08.2016
National Education Manager
The New York Times
08.2007 - 04.2009
Regional Manager
The New York Times
08.2001 - 07.2007
University of Redlands
Master's from International Business Management
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science, Marketing

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