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Taneeka Staples

Owings Mills,MD

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior National Account Manager

Milwaukee Tool
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Built corporate strategy that resulted in 37% sales growth with a $38M industrial distributor
  • Grew key strategic end user partners to $12M by leveraging industry sales trend data
  • Hosted monthly sales trainings, which drove 20% incremental sales through telesales customers
  • Aligned with corporate strategy team to secure $6.6M in Q1 2023 orders
  • Cross-functionally collaborated with channel marketing to enhance promotional strategy and reduce inventory levels by $2.5M

Regional Manager- National Accounts

Milwaukee Tool
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Led and managed field sales team to drive 41%+ 2022 sales growth
  • Trained field team to leverage strategic programs and close $6M in end user conversions
  • Created organizational capacity through training and development of 10 direct reports
  • Exceeded expectations on cultural and sales performance metrics
  • Created long-term strategies to further team success and sustain 35%+ growth

Regional Safety Specialist

Milwaukee Tool
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Leveraged Cost Savings Program to drive $96K Safety conversion with Railworks through Fastenal
  • Developed Sales Rep Incentive Program to close $55K in Safety sales through Q1 2021
  • Pitched and closed 8 End Users on Safety Value Program, resulting in $650K annual opportunity
  • Led Safety Specialist team in developing Safety strategy with National Accounts
  • Assisted in developing and delivering Health and Safety Training Script
  • Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

Key Account Manager

Milwaukee Tool
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Closed over $20K in New Product Sales during Red Storm Initiative in largest Fastenal District
  • Executed Milwaukee Innovation Training that yielded $20K in DC/MD region
  • Exceeded 30% growth for 6 consecutive months in technical product solutions
  • Partnered with Fastenal local and national account teams to coordinate $15K event with Tyson's Foods

Strategic Account Manager

Milwaukee Tool
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Gained incremental product placement/conversion opportunities that yielded 15% overall growth
  • Strategically grew Connection and Drain Cleaning product category by 40%
  • Executed accessory sales plans that produced 25% growth in Sawzall blades, 18% in Carbide Accessories, and 15% in Fastening Accessories
  • Increased overall hand tool sales by 20% through new product opportunities

Education

MBA - Marketing

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Robert H. Smith School of Business
College Park, MD
05.2007

Skills

  • Account management
  • Forecasting
  • Sales management
  • Business development
  • Program development
  • Team management
  • Branding
  • CRM software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Data Analytics

Timeline

Senior National Account Manager

Milwaukee Tool
01.2023 - 04.2025

Regional Manager- National Accounts

Milwaukee Tool
06.2021 - 12.2022

Regional Safety Specialist

Milwaukee Tool
02.2020 - 05.2021

Key Account Manager

Milwaukee Tool
05.2018 - 02.2020

Strategic Account Manager

Milwaukee Tool
04.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Robert H. Smith School of Business

MBA - Marketing

University of Baltimore