Chris Montesi Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

As an outside sales and marketing representative, in the battery division, I thrive off of building relationships with customers, helping them understand their product inventory, providing product offerings and educating them on the value of their warranty programs.

Portland, Oregon, United States

It was my privilege to work with amazing customers and help them achieve their marketing objectives for 19+ years at Vericast (formerly Valassis). My consultative approach grew my business from under $1 million to +$11M in annual revenue, focusing on new business development and client retention. My approach; TRUST: There is nothing more important than earning the trust of my clients every single day. I do this by understanding their objectives and recommending multi-channel media plans designed specifically to meet those objectives.LISTEN: I'm not a big fan of PowerPoint presentations. Understanding my client's time is valuable, I prefer an insights-based approach and open dialogue. Listening to every client's needs. I then get to work creating a customized plan for each client.THINK DIFFERENTLY: Sometimes you just have to turn things upside down and try something different. Perhaps it's my media planning and logistics background-I'm always looking for different options to make things better, smarter and faster.OWNERSHIP PERSPECTIVE: I owned a small business. That experience influences my approach-I think and act like my client's business is my own, doing what is best for them. I'm always looking for ways to get a better return on their investment in media. SIMPLIFY: Work (and life) is complicated enough. I strive to streamline processes for clients. Our work is challenging-but it shouldn't be complicated. I tell my clients to think of me as an extension of their marketing team. Perhaps there is a spreadsheet I can put together, or marketing analytics to be done. My job is to help you get out of the office on time today.My goal is to bring value by creating proactive and individualized solutions to meet business needs. It is an honor to serve and build trusted partnerships with my clients.

Various Locations

While serving during Operation Desert Storm, both overseas and in the U.S., I was accountable for complete knowledge and execution of various communication systems, installs and repairs, according to military code. I increased my rank by two grades in less than three years. Routinely I was placed in leadership positions, responsible for soldier's appearance, performance and outcome of military training and procedures. I received multiple certifications, honors and awards prior to being honorably discharged.