Christopher Walker Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

•Full Business Development Sales Cycle from cold calling and cold in person meetings to viable partnerships with continuous recurring revenue and consistent additional sites added.•Sales representative and Account Executive for full-suite Managed IT Services to QSR (Quick Service Restaurants). •Full knowledge of product and company services – expertise pitching business to franchisees, executives, and restaurant owners. •Generated new business via cold calling, cold visits, research on LinkedIn and business articles, networking, and leveraging new and existing relationships in the hospitality and quick service franchise industry.•Top Sales producer and Most New Brands company wide. •Nationwide territory with emphasis on metro Atlanta. •Collaboration with CEO, COO, and implementation teams to create strategies to fit new and growing opportunities with new accounts.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Support new and existing relationships with customers through post-surgical medical device sales and logistics. -Build internal and external relationships to expand the business and drive revenue. -Create new strategy to improve efficiency of logistics operations for highest patient and customer satisfaction and overall experience. -Create and cultivate patient and customer relationships, automate customer engagement and device operations, meticulously complete all documentation, insurance paperwork, and patient signatures while operating as sole logistics specialist for all medical devices going in and out of the Atlanta HUB.-Support new and existing customer and patient relationships through post-surgical medical device sales and logistics-Manage inventory and shipment of medical devices to and from patients to ensure highest customer experience and quality of post-operative care -Create and implement new strategies to improve efficiency of logistics operations for highest patient and customer satisfaction and overall experience -Create and cultivate patient and customer relationships, automate customer engagement processes and device operations, -Meticulously complete all documentation, insurance paperwork, and patient forms while operating as sole logistics specialist for all medical devices coming to and from the Atlanta HUB. -Integral part in continued business growth and operations with company sales 200% over goal in 2022-Build internal and external relationships to expand the business and drive revenue

Georgia

-Built relationships to drive brand, revenue, and customer base -Increased gross sales 15-20% each month in a year over year comparison through acquisition of new customers as well as increasing product penetration with current customers. -Charged with immediately growing total revenue and increasing net profit-Created and designed all marketing, advertising, and brand awareness campaigns -Managed inventory and ordering of products -Tracked financials, sales, and oversaw cash reconciliation -Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained new employees on company policy, sales techniques, and customer relations -Maintained relationships with outside vendors -Oversaw all operations for promotions and special events

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

-New business development and customer portfolio growth through full sales cycle and cultivating relationships with prospective clients. -Increased revenue by up to 25% YoY by developing and implementing strategic sales and marketing plans. -Produced and conducted unique sales presentations to groups of 15 to 1,000 per account.-Created & implemented a multifaceted marketing campaign resulting in a 20% increase in sales.-Educated customers and recommended products based on customers' needs and interests.-Researched information on competitor’s products, pricing, techniques, and marketing programs.-Designed and printed business cards, posters, banners, and other promotional material to strengthen relationships with customers and to increase product visibility.-Developed, promoted, set-up, and oversaw after-hours and weekend product showcases.-Familiarized established accounts with new products and developments in order to drive revenue.-Devised solutions to unique problems in order to strengthen relationships and close new business.-Market research and expansion through new territories and business development strategies.

-Completed 2 year Sales Associate training program in 1, resulting in promotion to Representative.-Prepared sales presentations for accounts resulting in a 28% increase over previous year’s sales.-Acquired $25,000 in new sales by adding new clients through cold calling and networking. -Provided service to 50+ accounts in Northeast Georgia.-Conducted leadership workshops and implemented motivational programs in accounts.

-Held a key leadership role in pricing, operational procedure development, and workflow planning.-Interviewed, hired, and trained the team of 40 employees on all aspects of operations.-Maximized profits through effective cost control, staff scheduling, and inventory management.-Facilitated vendor relationships for purchasing & cost control capitalizing on the economy of scale.-Drove revenue through selling marketing services, special events, and sponsorships.-Partnered with vendors for the best price on product utilizing vendor promotions.-Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analyses.-Created a print and digital marketing campaign resulting in 20% revenue growth the first year. -Conducted quarterly reviews of sales team to ensure sales met monthly quotas.-Implemented an inventory system for over $25,000 worth of product.-Assigned staff to strategically chosen accounts to ensure the generation maximum revenue.-Trained employees on company policy, positional duties and expectations.

Bachelor Of Science, Family And Consumer Science; Consumer Economics

Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Served as Athletic Chair, Grand Master of Ceremonies, and Grand Procurator.

High School, Honors

Activities and Societies: Basketball, Baseball, Football, Track, Tennis, Debate Team, Extemporaneous Speaking, National Honor Society, FCA,