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YETTA D. SHAPIRO

South Florida

Summary

Key Account Manager/Business Development Specialist - Expert at modifying client's behaviors. Successful at expanding network connections and introducing products persuasively. Thoughtfully tenacious and well-versed in acquiring and retaining top accounts. Believer that consistency, knowledge, and dedication build the most successful business partnerships.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Account Manager

Betty Dain Creations
Miami, FL
05.2022 - Current
  • Increased total revenue across key accounts by 45% YTD (2024) equating to an additional $12 million in gross sales.
  • Manage the relationship between internal teams and external customers.
  • Added every collection item and new product launch to key accounts due to relentless pursuit and strong relationship building.
  • Tenaciously manage key accounts, with responsibility for sales, contracts, negotiations, and reporting.
  • Consistently suggesting and implementing solutions and strategies to keep clients from turning to competitive businesses.
  • Implement strategic promotions that yielded positive outcomes for both customers and the organization.
  • Leverage sales data and client feedback to optimize organizational strategies.
  • Successfully established crucial deadlines by effectively negotiating contract terms with clients.
  • Foster strong client relationships through ongoing communication, issue resolution, and proactive promotion of new offerings.
  • Liaison between clients and management to provide client feedback and resolve inquiries.
  • Lead monthly sales meetings, focusing on sharing customer feedback, accomplishments, and potential areas of enhancement, with the entire team.
  • Analyze market trends, customer feedback, pricing strategies. to recommend changes in product offerings or services.

Account Executive

CosMedical Technologies Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2017 - 05.2022

Call Points: Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists, Medical Spas, Oncologists

Achievements: Consistently average 130% of monthly goals, always exceeding quarterly and yearly budgets - Recognized 18 times for top performance in company - Increased sales 40% Year over Year - Increased number of “Platinum” accounts by 100% Year over Year

  • Increased profitability within accounts by cross-selling additional products.
  • Collaborated with key decision makers to identify opportunities and develop ideas to deliver sales results.
  • Efficiently organized and managed sales data and customer information using CRM.
  • Used consultative sales strategies to effectively overcome client objections and maximize sales activity.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Successfully partnered with marketing team to sharpen client outreach approach, leading to a rise in qualified inbound account leads.
  • Pitched to new clients by leveraging client base and targeting strategic partnerships.
  • Negotiated contracts and closed agreements to maximize profits.
  • De-escalated customer interactions by providing alternative tactics to solving problems and satisfying customer needs.

Regional Manager

Cheney Brothers
, South Florida
01.2013 - 08.2017

Call Points: Hospitals, Treatment Centers, Hotels, Restaurants, Country Clubs

  • Developed Pilot Program selling innovative merchant services to 10,000 account customer base
  • Grew customer base from 10 accounts to 348 accounts in three years
  • Consistently exceeded monthly quotas by 110% or more
  • Business outside sales and Account Manager to 300 customers
  • Mentored and guided general managers on proper processes and methodologies.
  • Coached, and Trained sales team to develop and cultivate relationships
  • Managed staff to optimize brand expansion initiative productivity.
  • Developed business case and received CEO approval for territory expansion.
  • Negotiated details of contracts and payments
  • Wrote, proofed, and edited sales proposals and correspondence
  • Developed and delivered PowerPoint sales presentation to large and small audiences
  • Won business of largest growing restaurant chains
  • Compounded residual income for company at $1.4M / year upon departure
  • Cultivated and maintained solid partner relationships to drive mutually beneficial collaboration and bottom-line profits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

Florida International University

Skills

  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Salesforce (and other CRMs)
  • Consultative & Value Based Selling
  • Decision-making
  • Account management
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • Business growth opportunities
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Account planning
  • Managing client relationships
  • Research and analysis
  • Excellent interpersonal communications
  • Grammar skills
  • Contract negotiation
  • Account reconciliation

Timeline

Key Account Manager

Betty Dain Creations
05.2022 - Current

Account Executive

CosMedical Technologies Inc
08.2017 - 05.2022

Regional Manager

Cheney Brothers
01.2013 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

Florida International University
YETTA D. SHAPIRO