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San Jose, California, Us

Expandable Software, Inc. develops, markets, implements and supports an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) software suite designed to help executives and managers of fast-growing companies maximize business performance while maintaining visibility and control of their manufacturing operations.What sets Expandable apart from other mid-market ERP providers is its success rate with emerging/growing manufacturers in medical device, high tech and general manufacturing companies. Expandable's unique deployment model neutralizes the elements that make implementing ERP and supply chain applications a challenge for most growing companies. Expandable customers reap the benefits of full-blown ERP early in their growth cycle, and gain the ability to grow all the way to the top tier of their industry without changing business systems along the way.Expandable ERP is a fully integrated software suite that contains everything needed to run an efficient manufacturing operation. Accounting, engineering and manufacturing modules provide a solid back office foundation while its CRM, e-business, and supply chain functions deliver front office tools to manage business relationships and streamline transactions.

Austin, Tx, Us

Position’s role was pure hunter, selling, Activant’s Eagle ERP system, to large, multi-site Hardware-Home Centers, Lumber Yards and Building Material distributors in the southeast and midwest. - #1 in first year reps – in revenue, GM and deals - 2008 - #1 on team - 2008 - #6 of 16 in group - Generated over $500k in new business revenue selling to distributors dependent on depressed housing market- Responsible for developing own leads, managing entire sales cycle and closing business- Developed an activity based ROI tool that was key in closing a very competitive deal where I was twice the price of competitor. The tool I developed was rolled out to the team as a closing tool, and instrumental in closing every deal- Named Sales team VIP by sales management, and asked to deliver a presentation on prospecting strategies at national sales team meeting- Avg deal size ranged from 2-5% of companies revenues- Developed a network of market influencers, to work toward a common goals in the territory.

Hickory, Nc, Us

Responsible for selling Birddog’s supply chain spend optimization software and services into high-volume shippers in MN, WI, ND and SD. Birddog’s software (SaaS) gives customers visibility into their transportation spend and reduce supply chain costs.- Finished 2006 ranked 1 out of 5 first year reps in deals closed (all new customers)- Finished 2006 3rd out of 7 in western region- Finished 2006 7th out of 22 Nationally- At quota in 2006 and 2007

Fremont, California, Us

Sell SX Enterprise and FACTS ERP systems, and Radio Beacon WMS to midmarket wholesalers/distributors and manufacturers.• Created a unique examination and presentation of ROI, which was a key factor in closing a $250k deal • Sold more ERP user seats, than company has done in previous 4 years• Sold companies first WMS deal

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, De

Worked remotely, and managed the complete sales cycle in a hyper-competitive business environment, including lead generation, executive presentations, proposal creation and contract negotiations. In addition, I managed my local reseller channel, identified and recruited potential resellers in my territory of MN, WI, IA, NE, SD, and ND. • Ranked # 3 in the country out of 10 sales executives• Achieved highest sales for the company during Q2, 2004• Achieved highest sales for the company during August 2004 (Q3)• Closed first deal in first 6 weeks• Started companies first user group in my territory

Sell Infoscan’s real-time wireless Warehouse ManagementSales focus was solution selling. Initial steps were for me to perform discovery, and analyze an organizations warehouse and supply chain operations. I would then position our WMS as a solution to improve the flow of products through and within their warehouse. Territory was Minnesota and Wisconsin, with main directive to open up Wisconsin, which I accomplished in 2002 with 2 new customers. Built a successful partnership with a complimentary organization in Wisconsin, in which leads were exchanged. Responsible for creating Infoscan’s sales material i.e. – letters and presentations, based upon business vertical markets and issues.• Achieved 150% of quota in 2002• Using my domain expertise, conduct discovery and solution development• Assigned mentoring role of new team members• Responsible for speaking to Professional Organizations about WMS

Detroit, Mi, Us

• Grew territory 400%, April 2001- March 2002 with $2.3 million in revenue• Named “The Salesman’s Salesman”, by my peers • Initiated, and closed deals with 8 new long-term customers in 2001• Led sales team with most new accounts opened• Landed large government entity as a major account, while competing against 35 competitors • Awarded major account based on performance• Had a 100% customer renewal rate, while increasing revenue

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Mba, Information Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Management Information Systems