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Vanessa Wilhelm

Westlake,OH

Summary

A dynamic entrepreneur, experienced sales representative and development manager with a proven track record. I excel in strategic prospecting, revenue generation and customer relations. I have successfully developed innovative marketing strategies, driving substantial business and revenue growth while enhancing customer acquisition and fostering key partnerships. I am adept at team leadership, fostering strong client relationships, and implementing operational initiatives that significantly increased market share. I have been in sales, product development and the wellness space for fifteen years.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/Owner/Operator

Cle Wellness
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.


Managing Partner and Co-Owner of Store

Kerwell
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Generated a high volume of sales activity that included customer education, in-person prospecting, evaluating products, and presentations.
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Generated $500K in sales in the first year and $2 million in new business


Sales Executive and Co-Founder

Clean Remedies
02.2018 - 10.2021
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Generated $4 million in revenue

Sales Representative Team Leader

Neals Yard Remedies
06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Became top 2 in sales in the company in 6 months
  • Developed and launched a sales strategy to get product placement in national stores

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05-2005

Skills

  • Consultative selling
  • Marketing and business development
  • Strategic prospecting
  • Start up operations
  • Revenue generation
  • Team leadership
  • Industry expertise
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Customer acquisition
  • Goal setting

Interests

I have established and maintained a strong professional and personal relationship with senior leadership at Cleveland Clinic (Vice President, CMO, and Head of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Avon Campus), Fairview Cleveland Clinic Hospital (CMO), and Southwest General Hospital (Head OBGYN), as well as multiple OBGYN's across Northeast Ohio I was recognized by Dr Rebecca Starck, Head of OBGYN at Cleveland Clinic, for my ability to support product adoption;positioned as a strategic connector to providers and key decision-makers to drive the growth of women's health products (Femlyv, Femring, Intrarosa)

Timeline

Founder/Owner/Operator

Cle Wellness
01.2025 - Current

Managing Partner and Co-Owner of Store

Kerwell
06.2022 - 01.2025

Sales Executive and Co-Founder

Clean Remedies
02.2018 - 10.2021

Sales Representative Team Leader

Neals Yard Remedies
06.2015 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Education

Kent State University

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