Sam Paley
Deerfield,IL
Summary
Strategic thinker with a background in sales and market research. Known for exceptional listening and communication skills, effectively building relationships and identifying new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Representative
Arrive Logistics
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with clients to drive repeat business and customer loyalty.
- Developed strategic sales plans to expand market presence and achieve revenue targets.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities.
- Developed exceptional speaking and listening skills from talking with both customers and upper management.
Sales Associate
Fraction Consulting LLC
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Identified and pursued NIL sponsorship opportunities for collegiate athletes by researching brands aligned with athletes' audiences, values, and marketability.
- Conducted outreach to prospective brand partners through email, phone, and social media to generate sponsorship leads.
- Developed customized sponsorship proposals highlighting athlete engagement, social media reach, and brand fit.
- Built relationships with marketing teams, business owners, and brand representatives to facilitate NIL partnership discussions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2024
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Listening skills
- Outbound sales calling
Timeline
Senior Sales Representative
Arrive Logistics
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Fraction Consulting LLC
10.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign