Carrie Lage Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Az, Us

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

At Ascend Source, I'm dedicated to leveraging my extensive background to drive success. As Director of SAP Alliances, I ensure that your accounts are aligned with the right partners to propel deals forward and achieve mutual success. Ascend Source is a team of strategy-driven ecosystem experts bridging the gap between Enterprise Organizations, Technology Partners, and Sellers. We accelerate transformation by developing robust strategies around technology and solutions, guiding organizations to innovate while securing the best partner, and successfully deploying solutions and drive adoption.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Offering specialized sales consulting services for small to medium-sized businesses. Carried Away empowers companies to optimize their presence, target the right audience, and leverage effective sales strategies for growth and success in the competitive business landscape.Services:1. Sales Strategy Assessment and Planning2. Sales Team Training and Development3. CRM Implementation and Customization4. Pipeline Management and Forecasting5. Competitive Analysis and Positioning5. Sales Performance Evaluation6. Customer Segmentation and Targeting7. Sales Collateral Development (Pitch Decks, Proposals, etc.)8. Sales Technology and Tool Recommendations

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Responsible for the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure City Wide achieves its sales growth, has the proper operational controls to support and sustain its growth and the people in place to ensure achievement of its financial results. Responsible for achieving budgeted commercial building sales goals, leading its operations, employees, clients and promote company culture and vision.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Focused approach on finding and developing strategic partnerships. Responsible for building our business network, as well as improving our company’s relationship with clients through top quality service delivery and enticing service representation. Work in line with the operational procedures of our company and work towards its revenue generation and exceed sales growth goals. Upholding the company's core values and contributing effectively with our team of Business Development Managers throughout Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and California. *Developing strategic vision, objectives, financial budgets and forecast*Designed overall sales process, with appropriate metrics for sales management* Collaborate with the Operations, Finance and Marketing teams to drive innovation throughout the sales and service experienceIdentify industry and market trends maintaining keen awareness of industry partners and competitor movements and activities*Exceeded annual goal in July '21 and forecasted to hit 200% to plan by end of year

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Created and implement strategic sales and marketing plans that successfully achieve business objectives. Monitored competitors' services, including relevant sales and marketing data. Used available data to accurately forecast sales and set appropriate performance goals. Completed market research and analyze results to adjust sales and marketing strategy for maximum success. Developed and maintained positive relationships with key clients, including negotiating and closing on major contracts. Served Arizona, Nevada, California and Colorado.*Promoted to VP of Business Development January 2021*Exceeded annual quota by 200%+ 2020*Received Award for Highest Revenue closed in company 2019 and 2020 *Broke into additional verticals identified by ownership and executive team*Hired (3) Business Develop Managers *100% Staffed in all markets

Phoenix, Arizona Area

As the Market Sales Manager I lead a team of 8 Territory Sales Representatives in Phoenix. Focused on increasing seller productivity, improving overall participation and decreasing overall sales turnover required to expand core business areas and grow profitably. Responsible for developing strategic plans and executing business development efforts targeted towards new account acquisition, key account prospect ownership and increased market share. Analyze competitors within the territory, maintaining awareness of their personnel and tactics, developing appropriate counter responses and strategies. Provide sales team with information on target industries and organizations. Consistently provide coaching and strategizing clear measurable goals and expectations on an individual basis. * Brought under performing sales territory to 120% of quota YTD* Successfully recruited, hired and trained multiple sales representatives YTD* Awarded Recruiting Manager of the Month September 2018* Implemented new processes and procedures to increase sales team productivity

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Expert in B2B sales executing high volume of outside sales calls across a vast range of verticals to create and maintain a healthy pipeline. Mastered a consultative sales approach to understand prospects needs and created a custom program to show value Cintas brings them. Successfully collaborated with all departments resulting in an increase of qualified leads by over 50%. Facilitated mentorship of a 10 person sales team. Assisted Sales Manager with training and development. *Presidents Club Achievement FY18*Uniform Representative of the Year (Western Region FY18)*Ranked in the Top 15% of Sales Representatives for Cintas*Member of Captains Club*Promoted to a mentor of 6 Sales Representatives throughout Western Region

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Successfully sold, planned and executed 80+ events a year. Worked with all team members to exceed guest experience before, during and post event. Strategized with marketing team for weddings and special events to guarantee return on investment. Built trust and cultivated relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and referrals. * Achieved and exceeded budgeted revenue goals* Nominated by peers for Biltmore Best Award twice* Managed staff of 20+ for events* Increased overall event spend by 30%

Scottsdale, Az

Created and implemented all aspects of a new Scottsdale Event Venue which opened February 2011. Recruited, hired, trained and developed all staff in planning and execution of events. Strategized with owners for sales plan development and execution. Successfully managed 10 employees. Created rate structure based on comparative market analysis. * Ranked Top Event Venue – Scottsdale Wedding Magazine * Exceeded yearly sales goal 2011 / 2012* Cultivated and contracted over 150 events resulting in revenue over $1 million.

Paradise Valley, Az

Managed and coordinated all aspects of events including golf tournaments, golf leagues, weddings, corporate meetings and social celebrations. Increased revenue by 20% in two years from networking events, community affairs, sales calls and asking for referrals. * Brought underperforming event sales to over 100% of quota* Actively solicited new accounts/business contributing to the overall success of the market* Promoted to CRM Mentor and successfully trained new sales representatives

Initially started as a reservation agent but with my knowledge of golf moved quickly into a sales role for golf groups, assisted with concierge duties, arrange high volume of tee times at over 50 courses, scheduled transportation pick up & drop off times, coordinated with group travel schedules. After 1 year was promoted to Local Corporate Sales Manager with a significant pay increase. Pro-active sales approaches included cold calling, networking events and asking for business referrals. Contracted over 30 new accounts in first year and exceeded sales goals each quarter resulting in receiving employee of the month recognition. Worked close with front desk and catering department to ensure exceptional stays for our guests. Assisted in executive of data transfer from Opera operating system into Delphi.

Banks, Oregon, United States

Position was seasonal to full time which included but was not limited to tournament sales and catering operations. Actively solicited companies for events. Headed up local golf leagues and tournaments, managed food and beverage pricing, created menus for events, staffed events, created banquet event orders and implemented catering handbook.

Recreation And Leisure Studies, Hotel & Golf Management, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Played softball for UNLV for three years, volunteered for numerous organizations.Academic All Star all 3 years.

General Studies, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Softball, Volleyball, Yearbook, Class Vice President, Honor RollReceived Player of the Year for Nike Women.