Leading a sales team is as natural as breathing for me, and just as affirming. The moment I first stepped into a radio station, I not only caught my breath, I caught fire––igniting a passion for broadcast excellence through strategic sales and operations leadership that persists to this day.When a challenge or opportunity arises, I've always been the first to step up to the plate, ready to seize the moment. When tough issues arise, I've always been the first guy to roll up his sleeves and mobilize others to develop lasting solutions. In relentless pursuit of excellence, I have amassed over 15 years of experience in operations leadership and management, spearheading large sales organizations to usher in the next phase of growth. Embracing a growth mindset, I have a passion for innovation, overseeing sales strategies, key account management, B2B development, marketing and advertising campaigns, team management, client relationship management, performance management, and market research and analysis in fast-paced environments. I enjoy building and grooming best-in-class teams responsible for developing client solutions to attain annual goals. Specialty areas include:Leadership & Management, Territory Management, Corporate Culture, P&L Accountability, Sales Territory Planning, Strategic Account Management, Marketing & Sales Strategy, Strategic Planning, B2B Development, Market Research & Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Sales Calls & Presentations, Personnel Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Employee Training, Workflow Prioritization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Event Planning/Outreach, Client Relationships, Corporate Communications, CRM Systems
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Strategic AdvisorWjb AdvisorsHaddonfield, Nj, Us
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Business Development/Account ExecutiveBeasley Media Group Jan 2007 - PresentPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesIn my present role, I head strategic account management for a large book of business, developing new B2B accounts while maintaining all existing key accounts KEY HIGHLIGHTS:➢ Developing the pipeline to cultivate new customers based on market research, leveraging market research and analysis, business intelligence tools, and effective relationship-building skills ➢ Prospecting customers utilizing a consultative sales approach through cold-calling and presentations➢… Show more In my present role, I head strategic account management for a large book of business, developing new B2B accounts while maintaining all existing key accounts KEY HIGHLIGHTS:➢ Developing the pipeline to cultivate new customers based on market research, leveraging market research and analysis, business intelligence tools, and effective relationship-building skills ➢ Prospecting customers utilizing a consultative sales approach through cold-calling and presentations➢ Earning the President’s Club award in month two by surpassing the overall quota and digital quota Show less -
General Sales ManagerBeasley Media Group Jan 2007 - PresentAs general sales manager, I shaped and executed the strategic vision and direction for local, national, and digital sales, generating MM$ in annual advertising revenue. KEY HIGHLIGHTS:➢ Led all operational functions of WWMR, significantly increasing annual revenue by millions ➢ Headed operations, programs, inventory, pricing, customer service, sales development, and outreach ➢ Directed, coached, trained, and inspired a high-performing team of up to 18 account executives… Show more As general sales manager, I shaped and executed the strategic vision and direction for local, national, and digital sales, generating MM$ in annual advertising revenue. KEY HIGHLIGHTS:➢ Led all operational functions of WWMR, significantly increasing annual revenue by millions ➢ Headed operations, programs, inventory, pricing, customer service, sales development, and outreach ➢ Directed, coached, trained, and inspired a high-performing team of up to 18 account executives ➢ Championed a culture of innovation, accountability, and loyalty, retaining 95% of the team YOY ➢ Diversified revenue streams by selling digital assets, representing 20% of overall revenue ➢ Coordinated efforts with dozens of local direct advertisers and national advertising agencies ➢ Led the team that developed new advertising opportunities to fuel monthly sales ➢ Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop an 80/20 strategic account management system for creating key accounts and secondary accounts➢ Orchestrated the largest community-wide food drive in the country, raising $1.1M in cash and 1.7M+ pounds of food; led key aspects of the logistics planning and secured new sponsorships ➢ Organized an annual concert at a large event venue, selling sponsorships to draw audiences of 20K+➢ Recruited, interviewed, and developed 30+ new AEs throughout leadership ➢ Steered inventory management for WBEN & WMMR to enable seamless workflowsDivisions included: WBEN-FM, WMGK-FM, WMMR-FM, WXTU-FM & Digital Show less -
General Manager, Radio And TelevisionMobility Technologies May 2000 - Dec 2007Greater Philadelphia AreaAs GM, I played an essential role in building, developing, and implementing the outside sales and inside sales support departments for a startup company, fueling steep revenue growth from <$1M to $50M+ in less than six years. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: ➢ Recruited as an original member of the media department to launch a new media division from ground zero, securing stations to market/sell products that catapulted to $50M+ in revenue ➢ Ignited a fun, synergistic culture, paving the… Show more As GM, I played an essential role in building, developing, and implementing the outside sales and inside sales support departments for a startup company, fueling steep revenue growth from <$1M to $50M+ in less than six years. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: ➢ Recruited as an original member of the media department to launch a new media division from ground zero, securing stations to market/sell products that catapulted to $50M+ in revenue ➢ Ignited a fun, synergistic culture, paving the path forward by grooming an exceptional team ➢ Assumed increasing leadership, expanding the team from 10 to 12 to 30+ account managers in 12+ cities; recruited, trained, coached, and directed a team of 30+ account managers across markets ➢ Established a first-class culture of accountability and teamwork, retaining 90% of the team YOY ➢ Identified and opened new markets leveraging market research and analysis skills, growing from 10+ markets to 20+ while expanding accounts by 25% YOY within existing markets ➢ Led strategic account development, securing lucrative contracts and personally landing a major affiliate in Philadelphia that attained $1M+ in annual advertising revenue value per year➢ Negotiated multiple other lucrative six-figure affiliate and network contracts to augment revenue ➢ Solicited TV/radio stations to monetize products and offerings, leading presentations to advertisers ➢ Acquired 100+ new advertising partners by forging strong relationships with local agency contacts ➢ Presented to decision-makers of radio/TV stations across the country to build an expansive network ➢ Promoted and sold short-form advertising products as an in-house subject matter expert Show less -
Vp & General ManagerWestwood One Mar 1997 - May 2000Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United StatesIn this capacity, I oversaw full P&L management, $8M in annual sales, strategic planning, goal-setting, and overall operations management of the Philadelphia region. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ➢ Lifted annual revenue from $6.5M to $8M through effective leadership and management, cost-reduction methods, and consistent identification of growth opportunities ➢ Inspired and led a high-performing team comprised of the general sales manager, eight sales professionals, and an on-air… Show more In this capacity, I oversaw full P&L management, $8M in annual sales, strategic planning, goal-setting, and overall operations management of the Philadelphia region. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ➢ Lifted annual revenue from $6.5M to $8M through effective leadership and management, cost-reduction methods, and consistent identification of growth opportunities ➢ Inspired and led a high-performing team comprised of the general sales manager, eight sales professionals, and an on-air programming team of 20+ ➢ Administered the market's budget and finances, including forecasting, expense control, and revenue ➢ Empowered teams by setting clear expectations and retained 99.9% YOY➢ Directed personnel resources, overseeing hiring, training, evaluations, and performance management ➢ Introduced and executed numerous cost-savings strategies, including eliminating a costly helicopter vendor contract and shifting to a fixed-wing aircraft to yield savings of 50% or $300K annually ➢ Facilitated product training across teams to drive business performance across sales channels ➢ Created compelling sales/marketing initiatives to bolster revenue ➢ Stayed attuned to industry trends and competitor activity to set a competitive market advantage Show less
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Communications
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