Derek Lindstrom Email & Phone Number

Iowa

As an Area Sales Leader with Next Generation Wireless, my expectation of myself is to set a positive example for my team and my peers, and to show all individuals within our NGW to make the most of any opportunity to expand their career. My territory started with 3 locations, but has expanded to 11, serving communities all across Iowa with a team made up of 6 leaders and up to 46 associates.I have demonstrated continuous years of successful business results in the fast changing landscape of cellular technology. My focuses to maintain consistent results include teaching my leaders how to coach, develop, and analyze their results, as well as teaching associates how to better position and explain our expanding portfolio of products and services. My development continues to be helping the organization live up to its core values, and be a trailblazer in our industry. It is important that I adjust with the changing workforce to bring out the best in their abilities.Other notable achievements include:-Was involved in the creation and development of Next Generation Wireless’s new core values and mission statement in 2019.-Selected by US Cellular as one of 2 representatives nationally in the Agent Channel for the inaugural year of the Agent Associate Experience Network (AAxN) in 2018, providing feedback and insight to enhance processes and systems within US Cellular. -Simultaneously ran two markets between Oct 2017 and Sept 2018, maintaining sales and development of up to 45 Sales Consultants and Sales Managers.-Extensive training in Coaching for Performance, focusing on setting expectations, the refocus model, and the dynamic coaching model of effective leaders. -Continuous creation of various tools & calculators using excel and website design to improve company performance, consistency, and effectiveness.-Led NGW's promotional calls, providing associates with techniques to execute promos with excellence

Dixon, Il

-Managed 2 locations until December 2012-Increased productivity through extensive coaching to US Cellular required sales process-Increased community involvement by getting our team involved in helping at local events, doing volunteer work, and in-store activities to engage with our local residents-First month acquiring location, store hit all sales goals for the first time since July 2011, when I had temporarily managed the store-Raised goal attainment from 25% in first half of 2012 to 85% in second half of 2012-Contributed to hiring and development of sales consultant into senior sales role, became sales manager in December 2013-Contributed to focus group to streamline training program-Raised 2013 accessory sales by 20%, accessory attachment by 43%, leading company-Highest Device protection vertical attachment in the company for 2013

Rock Falls, Il

-Monitor the sales and outreach activities of a US Cellular location. -Managed 4 associates, including coaching for both behavioral and sales strategies. -Managed Inventory, schedules, expenses, training, staffing-Promoted stores through community events, including partnered events with the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, and Toys for tots-Trial location for Small Business driving software to drive business traffic, helped shape business strategy-Trained Sales Consultant in driving, acquiring, and maintaining small to medium business accounts-Managed second location in Freeport, Illinois in February 2012, with a staff of 4-Adapted sales strategies to demographics of area-Trained new sales manager in coaching techniques, traffic driving techniques-Maintained high goal attainment in both locations on both store and individual levels-Relinquished location in May 2012 to new sales manager-Interim Manager of Dixon, Illinois location in late May 2012, leading a staff of 5-Coached to driving profit and increasing productivity-Transitioned to the location permanently July 2012, serving as interim until December 2012

Dixon, Il

-Sold products and services of US Cellular, including cell phones, contract and prepaid plans, as well as mobile internet solutions-Learned and adapted to sales process set by US Cellular-Drove traffic through cold calling customers, encouraging customer retention-Led call to Midwest agents and retail sales representatives and leaders on how to effectively position Blackberry products-3rd highest grossing sales associate of all 60+ salespeople as a part time representative, Highest grossing part timer in 2009-2nd highest grossing sales associate of 60+ salespeople as a full time representative in 2010

I earned a Bachelor degree in Visual Communication in May 2012.

During my employment at Do It Best distribution center, I filled orders for various hardware stores across the Midwest. I learned to work quickly, accurately, and efficiently. I was able to cross-train and work various positions within the warehouse. Due to my widespread training, I was often called on to assist other departments that were falling behind pace.

Working for Dollar Video, I was first exposed to customer service and cashier duties. I was promoted from Clerk to Supervisor within 2 months. My duties then included managing inventory, handling delinquent accounts, and monitoring the tasks of other employees.

Bachelor Degree, Visual Communication

Activities and Societies: AIGA, Study Abroad 2011: Switzerland, Italy

Associate Degree, Arts

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Student Council President, Senior Class President