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Itasca, Illinois, United States

Itasca, Illinois

• Successfully managed sales and distribution cycle of antennas for joint USDOT/NYCDOT ITS trial• Met +120% of 2019, 2020, & 2021 sales goal through incremental revenue from new business and projects • Regularly over indexed KPI for new customer business through management of lead generation and sales calls• Negotiated pricing and product distribution schedule to win OEM business for Body Worn camera systems• Created and executed customer service strategies to win new business opportunities through multiple distribution channels

Arlington Heights, Illinois

• Increased revenue by 10% through the creation of renewal, sales, and customer service initiatives• Doubled Direct Sales volume through creation of RSR sales blitz initiatives• Took ownership of customer relationships and leveraged into increased sales and service revenue• Hire, manage, coach, and train Route Sales Representatives • Improved KPI's through RSR Performance Management and Progressive Discipline• Manage customer inventory and pricing standards to contract terms• Created and executed customer service strategies to improve customer experience

Schaumburg , Il

Prospect and on board new points of distribution and fulfilment within assigned geographical territory.Develop and maintain relationships with sales partners and marketing vendors to drive business.Assist sales and fulfilment channels with inventory and cash management processes to maximize business operations and profitability.Managed fulfilment providers, focus on meeting KPI’s and providing capacity to organization

Cheney, Wa

Manage DISH Retail channel directing sales and marketing efforts to meet company activation and retention goals.Prospect and on board new points of distribution and fulfilment within assigned geographical territory.Train retail employees and sales representatives on DISH products and services.Develop and maintain relationships with sales partners and marketing vendors to drive business.

Cheney, Wa

Manage DISH Retail channel directing sales and marketing efforts to meet company activation and retention goals.Prospect and on board new points of distribution and fulfilment within assigned geographical territory.Train retail employees and sales representatives on DISH products and services.Develop and maintain relationships with sales partners and marketing vendors to drive business.

Sacramento, California Area

Sacramento, California Area

Beaver Dam, Wi

Maintain distribution of required products in assigned territoryMerchandising products on display racks, assembly and dis-assembly of mobile display racksDevelopment of customer relationships to determine customer’s needs and goalsOrder and delivery of product to stores within designated route areaControl of product inventory and its life cycleIncreasing sales volume by executing promotions

Agent for U.S. Cellular, Sprint, Nextel, AT&T, Verizon, Direct TV, and Dish NetworkDeveloped relationships with customers in an effort to best determine goals and needs. Advised customers on services and products that best meets their needs Followed up with customers to ensure that my recommendation met their needsTrained employees in sales and customer service practicesIncreased commercial activations through sales presentations to various business and government bodiesFollowed company guidelines in sales and promotional executionMet P&L goals through successful multi-store/ multi-unit operations

Advised customers on services and products that best meets their needs Followed up with customers to ensure that my recommendation met their needsTrained employees in sales and customer service practicesExecuted Sales and Promotional ChangesResponsible for Everyday Operations of Store Location

Masters Of Business Administration, Technology Management

Bachelor'S Degree, History