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Iowa, United States

• Drives new sales and enhances brand awareness within a designated territory, delivering compelling value propositions during consultative and transactional selling approaches to maximize sales revenue.• Executes desk-based prospecting, selling, and account management for assigned customers, consistently meeting monthly sales quotas.• Strategically targets new logo acquisition and development through well-supported sales and prospecting motions, focusing on proactive problem-solving for sales challenges and customer obstacles.• Collaborates with internal resources and support personnel to deliver an exceptional customer experience.• Provides leadership, direction, and training to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.

Eastern Iowa

• Strategically leveraged UPN’s distinctive technical capabilities in the enterprise and data center sector including, voice and data telecommunications solutions and related products to acquire new business.• Implemented business development strategies to penetrate, close, and manage business relationships.• Executed sales strategies and communicates clearly and concisely through professional presentations. • Provided an in-depth understanding of client business drivers, strategy, and buying cycles.• Delivered exceptional account management, client communication, presentations, and follow-up.✔ Received multiple recognitions from management for achieving 100% or greater monthly sales activity.✔ Achieved #1 in company Sales Performance in 2018, exceeding the annual sales plan by 335%.✔ Formulated and executed a strategic plan for expanding Networks into two new cities.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

• Managed business prospecting efforts for new customers by promoting telecommunications products and services to small- and mid-market (SMB) clients resulting in expanded sales and revenue growth.• Executed sales and account management duties with existing clients, following a high-activity sales model.• Managed the sales funnel, analyzing and enhancing pipeline activity, and monitoring sales performance Conducted estimations for new projects, ensuring accurate planning and resource allocation.• Developed and presented complex business proposals, communicating solutions tailored to client needs.• Led recruitment and training initiatives, instrumental in cultivating a high-performing team.✔ Surpassed monthly sales targets, achieving 155% of plan in the first month and 124% in the second month.✔ Received consistent recognition for meeting or exceeding annual sales goals at a level of 100% or higher.

Waterloo, Iowa Area

• Provided influential organizational leadership, cross functional team management, and technical contributions to the design of logos and overseeing large format printing projects.• Evaluated and estimated new projects, consistently meeting and exceeding established deadlines.• Led on-site signage installations, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.✔ Achieved a 150% increase in annual sales over a 5-year period through strategic new business development, account management, and sales initiatives

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