Brandy Ward, Akbd Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Aberdeen, South Dakota, Us

Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company revenue targets.Train and coach new franchise owners in Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up’s 5 Step sales process. Analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities and optimize sales strategies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales initiatives with marketing and product development efforts.Monitor sales performance metrics and adjust tactics as needed to ensure continuous improvement.Oversee the creation and execution of marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility and drive lead generation.Collaborate with the marketing team to develop compelling content that resonates with target audiences across multiple channels.Utilize data-driven insights to inform content strategy and optimize engagement across platforms.Manage social media presence and content calendar to ensure consistent messaging and branding.Foster innovative thinking within the team to explore new content formats and distribution methods.Analyze campaign performance and leverage insights to refine future marketing initiatives.

Aberdeen, South Dakota, Us

Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completion.Creative Marketing Manager with a strong background in content production, graphic design, and brand elevation.Proven track record of developing innovative marketing strategies that drive brand awareness and increase customer engagement.Skilled in creating compelling and visually appealing content across various platforms, including social media, websites, and print materials.Proficient in utilizing Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality graphics and visual assets.Demonstrated ability to develop, elevate and execute successful integrated marketing campaigns that effectively communicate brand messaging and drive conversions.Strong understanding of market trends and consumer insights, enabling the creation of targeted marketing initiatives that resonate with the target audience.National Sales Manager with a successful track record in franchise systems, driving revenue growth and maximizing sales and marketing performance across multiple locations.Created comprehensive training programs and resources for franchise owners and their sales staff, resulting in improved product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service.Designed and produced engaging sales content, including sales scripts, presentations, and marketing collateral, to support the sales team in their efforts.Conducted regular sales training sessions and workshops to enhance the skills and performance of franchise owners and sales staff.Provided ongoing coaching and support to franchise owners, offering guidance on sales strategies, customer relationship management, and objection handling.Monitored sales performance and conducted data analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.Fostered strong relationships with franchise owners, serving as a trusted advisor and resource for sales-related inquiries and support.

Aberdeen, South Dakota, Us

Responsible for providing operational support and business coaching to facilitate business management and planning, measurement of key performance indicators, annual goal setting and problem remediation.First point of contact for the franchisees and has deep knowledge of the KTU Business Model and processes, vendors and products, and technology and tools to ensure the franchisees are successful and profitable.Provide real time franchisee support by field visits, sales coaching and scheduled support calls.Provide business consulting, guidance and planning advice to franchisees.Support the onboarding and training of new franchisees by teaching assigned topics and scheduling regular calls with assigned franchisees after training ends.Provide sales training and advice to franchisees using the sales model.Solid understanding of business financial management and the ability to teach key principals to franchisees.Assist franchisees with annual business planning to include budget forecasting, strategic planning and monthly KPI measurement.Conduct periodic operational reviews to help franchisees identify and evaluate business opportunities and establish goals by using data and conducting trend analysis.

Plymouth, Mn, Us

Created and Developed the Dragon Keepers In-Home Adventure Kit!Developed a children’s Super Hero Boot Camp class and lead weekly activity classes for ages 3-6 years old.

Richmond, Ca, Us

Operated the Minnesota California Closets Franchise.Increased sales, profits, lead conversion, leads, client satisfaction, close rate, average job size and revenues consistently each year as CEO.Project Managed three Design Studio's through construction phase, finish selection, plan layout and completed design.Train new design consultants in California Closets Facilitative Sales Process, Listening and Design and hold monthly continuing education meetings. Lead a sales team of 8+ design consultants with a team close rate of 67%+ and net promoter score of 90%+. Create effective marketing campaigns which has increased leads and consultations year to year and decreased slippage. Converted leads at a 98% ratio and kept slippage at less than 5%.Received the "Customer Satisfaction" award in 2013, 2014 and 2015, at California Closets annual conventions. 2012 received the "Outstanding Growth Award". Presented "Trends in Design" for Midwest Home's Design Week, April 2015 and for ASID Lunch and Learn, March 2015.Certified California Closets "Performance Sales Manager".1 of 10 (out of 600+) design consultant's chosen to participate in California Closets Design Symposium to assist with designing the 2013 national marketing campaign. Panel speaker at 2013 national California Closets convention.Apart of the national television and radio marketing campaign, featuring “Client Stories”.Created and implemented a California Closets Kitchen line of custom cabinetry.Planned and executed showroom and networking events, photo shoots, annual home shows, and tv segments.

Danbury, Connecticut, Us

Residential design, created rendered floor plans and elevations for other designers, and designed marketing flyers.

Provided interior design services for home remodels and new construction.

New York, Ny, Us

Helped clientele and designers choose flooring that was appropriate for their spaces.

Marketing

Certificate In Financial And Cost Accounting, Accounting

Kitchen And Bath Certificate, Kitchen And Bath Design

Aa, Interior Design

Aa, General Education