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Sheila Solo

Oakland,CA

Summary

Self-motivated, proactive professional with the ability to work with minimum direction. Results-driven sales performer with a solid history of success, managing and leading employees, managing existing accounts, obtaining referral business, bringing in new customers, managing revenue streams and maintaining solid account relationships. Persuasive negotiation and account management abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Account Executive

Astound Business Soluitons
10.2023 - Current
  • Consistently reaching sales targets by proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities for overall revenue growth.
  • Establishing strong relationships with key enterprise customers, driving customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Collaborating with internal teams to develop tailored solutions for complex client needs, resulting in increased revenue.
  • Negotiating contracts with key stakeholders, securing long-term partnerships and revenue growth.
  • Articulating and demonstrating Astound product concepts and offerings to potential new customers in easily understandable terms.
  • Providing regular progress reports to senior management, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
  • Facilitating customer success by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly, fostering long-lasting business relationships.
  • Implementing effective time management techniques to maximize productivity and achieve results within tight deadlines.
  • Leveraging CRM tools to track customer interactions, ensuring seamless communication across multiple touchpoints.
  • Coordinating post-sales support efforts between technical teams and clients for smooth onboarding experiences.

Director of Sales

Lit San Leandro, LLC
06.2019 - 03.2023
  • Generated $300k plus in annual revenue.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support. Leading to bringing in over $300k plus in annual revenue
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Established pricing strategies to maintain competitive pricing and maximize profits.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.

Senior Sales Executive /Senior Sales Account Executive

TPx Communications
02.2004 - 10.2017

During my time as a Renewal Specialist the Renewal team closed 1-3 renewals a month. I closed 3-5 a week. This led our CEO and Executive Leadership see the potential revenue attainment the Renewal Team could produce. I led and motivated the team to increase their income along with our organizations overall financial health. Identified customers needs, presented appropriate solutions, and developed strong customer relationships. Introduced and sold new products, upgraded existing services, renewed contracts, reviewed customer billing invoices, addressed issues and provided solutions. Managed and coordinated customer orders with internal teams.

  • Saving over $500k annually from churning.
  • $4k-$22k quota with attainment made goals
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with key clients through effective account management and consistent communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Phoenix
Woodland Hills, CA
10.2008

Skills

  • 18 years telecom industry, leadership & sales experience
  • Revenue generating mindset /$300-$500k annually
  • Great organizational and time management skills
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Strong communication, written and formal presentation skills aimed to provide teams with tools to close sales
  • Outlook, Salesforce, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficient Other CRM learning abilities capable
  • Cold calling
  • Vendor/Agent/City Management
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Quote and Proposal Management
  • Client Base Retention

Timeline

Enterprise Account Executive

Astound Business Soluitons
10.2023 - Current

Director of Sales

Lit San Leandro, LLC
06.2019 - 03.2023

Senior Sales Executive /Senior Sales Account Executive

TPx Communications
02.2004 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Phoenix
Sheila Solo