Ryan Karas
Windsor ,CO
Summary
Goal-oriented leader with distinguished experience in sales training, recruitment, marketing strategies and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent. I excel in consistently exceeding sales targets, KPI's and sales leadership expectations. Leveraging expertise in SEO and sales presentations, I've consistently exceeded sales targets. My leadership fosters team success and innovative sales training from some of the countries best coaches, ensuring a competitive edge and enhanced profitability. Creates and implements successful sales and marketing strategies regardless of scale and budget. Keen on maximizing profits within limited budgets. Performs market research, develops strategic reports and organizes and promotes successful marketing campaigns. Understands importance of working with customers and other executives, as well as keeping staff informed and motivated.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales and Marketing
Pride Roofing and Construction
2021.05 - 2024.07
- Developed comprehensive sales plans for business growth, resulting in significant market share expansion.
- Spearheaded trade show participation to showcase products and services, generating valuable leads and networking opportunities.
- Increased sales revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and fostering strong relationships with clients.
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices for successful sales techniques, resulting in higher close rates across the team.
- Secured major client contracts by delivering persuasive presentations that highlighted the value of our products and services.
- Analyzed industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.
- Facilitated regular communication between Sales and Marketing teams to ensure seamless collaboration on campaigns and client outreach efforts.
- Optimized digital marketing efforts through SEO improvements, PPC campaigns, email marketing initiatives, resulting in increased web traffic and lead generation.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
- Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
Chief Strategy Officer
Gym Launch
2012.01 - 2020.03
- Managed corporate risk by assessing potential threats to business operations and implementing proactive mitigation measures for long-term sustainability.
- Optimized operational processes by leveraging technology and automation, reducing overall costs and increasing efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive strategies by analyzing market trends and competitive landscape to drive company growth.
- Analyzed customer data and global trends to predict future market demands, driving product innovation and development efforts accordingly.
- Identified new business opportunities through extensive market research, increasing company''s product portfolio and customer base.
- Boosted sales revenue by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering strong relationships with key clients.
- Developed a high-performing sales team through effective recruitment, training, and coaching strategies.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers and vendors to enhance profitability without compromising on quality or service levels.
- Drove consistent year-over-year growth in both volume and profitability through focused execution of key objectives.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
Senior Sales Manager
Contractor Launch Consulting
2009.02 - 2011.07
- Increased overall sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong client relationships.
- Collaborated closely with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns that drove significant increases in qualified leads and overall sales performance.
- Mentored junior sales professionals in advanced selling techniques, resulting in accelerated career progression and enhanced contributions to overall team success.
- Exceeded annual sales targets consistently by maintaining a proactive approach to lead generation and pipeline management.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2011
Skills
- Sales Coaching
- Pricing Strategy
- Sales Presentations
- Sales Process
- Sales Training
- Search Engine Optimization
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Budgeting and Expenditures
- Marketing Plan Development
- New Business Development
Accomplishments
- Supervised many teams of 5 to 80 sales members and 2-10 sales managers.
- Achieved an average company growth of over 120% year over year with the last two companies I was with, with careful management, talent acquisition and training programs I published.
- Reduced overhead expense by over 16% by introducing new coding software for company inefficiencies.
Timeline
Director of Sales and Marketing
Pride Roofing and Construction
2021.05 - 2024.07
Chief Strategy Officer
Gym Launch
2012.01 - 2020.03
Senior Sales Manager
Contractor Launch Consulting
2009.02 - 2011.07
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of New Mexico
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