Rick Arndt
Summary
Results-oriented sales professional with proven track record of building customer relationships and successfully closing sales. Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while exceeding sales goals in a team oriented environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Account Specialist - Gov/Ed
Charter Communications
05.2020 - Current
- Built relationships with customers and communities to promote long term business growth.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Recorded accurate, efficient records in customer database and other company supplied tools.
Senior Account Manager - SMB
Charter Communications
02.2014 - 05.2020
- Sold new products and services and developed new accounts to maximize revenue potential.
- Mentored junior account management professionals to develop skills and increase company revenue.
- Cold called prospects to explain partnership benefits, representing company values.
- Closed business deals with partner businesses to increase company profits.
- Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
Senior Account Executive
TDS Telecommunications
02.2006 - 02.2014
- Established customer relationships, interfacing with representatives and collaborating to achieve mutually beneficial results.
- Earned President's Club Awards in '07, '08, '09 and Top Performer Sales Award in '07 and '08
- Contributed to annual revenue goals by selling new services and developing new accounts.
- Networked at events and prospected for new customers with diverse strategies.
Education
School of Education '93-'94
University of Wisconsin - Madison
MadisonSkills
- Effective Customer Communication thru multiple mediums
- In Depth working knowledge of internal Spectrum tools like Salesforce, Outreach and Showpad
- Excels at obtaining new customer meetings
- Complete understanding of Spectrum Enterprise Workflow Processes
- History of successful Strategic Account Building, Planning and Customer Management
Timeline
Strategic Account Specialist - Gov/Ed
Charter Communications
05.2020 - Current
Senior Account Manager - SMB
Charter Communications
02.2014 - 05.2020
Senior Account Executive
TDS Telecommunications
02.2006 - 02.2014
School of Education '93-'94
University of Wisconsin - Madison