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Sallie Sills

Sallie Sills

Houston

Summary

Passionate and experienced sales professional with a focus on providing top tier customer success with high attention to detail, organization, and a client first mentality. Highly motivated by outside of the box and analytical thinking. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience for a role within Sales, Business Development, Leadership and or Management in Houston, Texas. Available in office or remote.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales and Marketing Director

Combined Group
01.2014 - Current
  • Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies and campaigns that align with the company's goals and objectives for our 1,200 plus retail agents across the United States
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing marketing team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment
  • Monitor brand consistency across marketing channels and materials
  • Consistent growth and record-breaking revenues for the past two years in our E&S binding unit and USLI carrier increase over 60% in 2024
  • Promote products and sponsorships through the Independent Agents Association events and tradeshows, in person and virtual visits, webinars and networking
  • Selected and awarded by peers and upper-level management for 2015 for leadership, inspiration and impact for both our internal and external customers
  • Create and manage the marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and optimizing ROI
  • Oversee market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitor strategies
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, agencies, and vendors to support marketing initiatives

Owner

SAS Ventures
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Owned and operated a restaurant at the Laguna Beach Arts Festival employing 28 people, a seasonal show
  • Vendor at various events in California and Texas
  • Worked in Mortgage Lending and Real Estate, Staging and Design

Business Sales Consultant

Unison Site Management
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Directed a team of ten outside sales executives in developing prospects and closing sales for telecommunications and internet solutions for small-to-mid-size businesses
  • Maintained appropriate staffing levels through effective recruitment, hiring and training
  • Lead our team to consecutively being number one in the Houston area
  • Prior to being promoted to District Sales Manager, was recognized as the only rep in the Texas region to meet 100% of quota 12 consecutive months
  • Consistently in top three producers in our office and in the top 10 sold revenue for the company in the Texas region (170 sales reps)
  • Award winner for #1 sales rep in the company for outstanding performance for 1 year
  • Leadership Award for exceeding quota at 125% for all quarters for 1 year

District Sales Manager

Birch Telecom
01.2002 - 01.2005

Sr. Sales & Service Manager

Continental Airlines
01.1988 - 01.2002
  • I assumed three main positions over my 13-year tenure at Continental Airlines; Sr
  • Sales Manager, Training and Recruiting Manager and Corporate Trainer, a division of the Human Resources Department where I facilitated leadership workshops cross-divisional for all levels of management, front-line supervisors to upper-level management
  • Sales & Service Manager for the largest call center in the US
  • Lead the Training department, Customer Care department and Support Department in a 2,200-employee, 24-hour call-center which consisted of 145 direct reports including sales managers, team leaders, trainers, recruiters and general sales employees
  • Selected to represent Continental Airlines as a Recruiting and Training Professional alongside our operations and administration consultant for third party business consulting assignments across the US & internationally, successfully helping team members establish and develop their own recruiting, hiring and training processes for their corporations
  • Selected as the Emergency Response Management Coordinator in the event of an aircraft incident for families affected
  • I was chosen due to my organizational skills, ability to lead, compassion, high energy and heart

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Markerting, Public Relations

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas
02.2025

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Experienced Sales Professional
  • Effective Time Management
  • Leadership Aptitudes
  • Effective Communication
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Process & Workflow Maximization
  • Customer Focused
  • Objective Handling
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Detail Oriented
  • Working Together Attitude
  • Forward Thinker

Certification

P & C License

DDI | Development Dimensions International Certification | Train the Trainer for STAR Concept, Leadership Development, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Timeline

Sales and Marketing Director

Combined Group
01.2014 - Current

Owner

SAS Ventures
01.2009 - 01.2014

Business Sales Consultant

Unison Site Management
01.2006 - 01.2008

District Sales Manager

Birch Telecom
01.2002 - 01.2005

Sr. Sales & Service Manager

Continental Airlines
01.1988 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Markerting, Public Relations

Stephen F. Austin State University

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