Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Software
Timeline
Steve Hanson

Steve Hanson

Minneapolis,United States

Summary

Sales Development Representative at Nagios with a focus on connecting potential clients to our dedicated sales team. Leveraging a background in successful business ownership, I have honed a strong skill set in outbound sales, commercial development, and new business development. These skills contributed to a remarkable 25% increase in sales revenue within a year. Collaboration is paramount at Nagios, and I take pride in spearheading strategies that effectively engage international partners and customers. Commitment to teamwork, coupled with a strategic mindset, has positioned me as a leader in software demo sales among my peers, highlighting the importance of effective communication in cultivating strong client relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Development Representative

Nagios
03.2024 - Current
  • Researched prospects, addressed concerns, and generated Sales Qualified Leads to assess interest in Nagios solutions
  • Collaborated with international partners to develop infrastructure monitoring solutions, resulting in a 25% increase in overall sales revenue
  • Achieved the highest number of software demo sales among all SDR representatives in the first six months of employment
  • Established relationships with prospects and customers to promote product understanding and drive sales growth.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.

Business Owner

Remote Mix & Record
03.2020 - 03.2024
  • Developed targeted business development strategies resulting in a 50% increase in sales and 25% revenue growth over two years
  • Expanded client base by 50% through effective networking and strong industry relationships
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Account Executive / Business Development Representative

AT&T
04.2018 - 01.2022
  • Achieved Top Sales Performer status for three consecutive quarters at AT&T
  • Generated quality leads through cold calling and emailing, resulting in a 30% revenue increase
  • Surpassed revenue targets by 20% in just six months, leading to a promotion

Account Manager

GAMESTOP INC
06.2014 - 04.2018
  • Implemented strategic business development initiatives resulting in a 20% revenue increase
  • Analyzed internal strengths and inefficiencies, optimizing growth for a 40% revenue increase in three years

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Communications

Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN
01.1996

Skills

  • Sales and marketing
  • New Business Development
  • Customer relationship building
  • Account prospecting
  • Marketing support
  • Lead qualification
  • New market research
  • Salesforce proficiency
  • Cold calling
  • Relationship building

Certification

CompTIA A

Awards

  • MVP Sales
  • Leadership Training

Software

Office 365

Salesforce

Teams

Zoom

Ring Central

Timeline

Sales Development Representative - Nagios
03.2024 - Current
Business Owner - Remote Mix & Record
03.2020 - 03.2024
Account Executive / Business Development Representative - AT&T
04.2018 - 01.2022
Account Manager - GAMESTOP INC
06.2014 - 04.2018
Inver Hills Community College - Associate of Arts, Graphic Communications
Steve Hanson