Eric Bechtel Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• STEPtoday is a growing UK-based innovator focused on accelerating performance of K-5 students; focuses on developing physical literacy using proprietary artificial intelligence software developed by Microsoft
• Oversee sales and marketing pipeline for US territory
• Develop region-focused marketing strategy and materials
• Manage sales pipeline of 150+ schools; ensure smooth delivery of 2019 program forexisting clients
• Responsible for building and cultivating strategic partnerships with school districts,networks and schools
• Lead an Account Management group and build positive, meaningful and directrelationships with select clients to develop and grow revenue

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

• Established, developed and maintained business relationships with current and prospective customers in a sales territory of North Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas
• Introduced new welding simulator product, developed over $1 million quoted opportunity pipeline in 2 years
• Sold $1.4 million in company’s flagship product in 2 years
• Maintained status as company’s number one overall sales representative for more than 18 months
• Increased territory sales 18% over previous year
• Participated and organized presentations for local and national trade shows and conventions

Southlake, Texas

• Responsible for the overall operation of Breath of Life, a nationwide DME (Durable Medical Goods) company based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
• Oversaw operations and staff at area warehouse, as well as client, referral, community and regulatory agency relationships to ensure the integrity of the company’s services and products
• As a Marketing Representative, was responsible for regular communications with medical offices and hospital staff; ensuring patient order fulfillment and satisfaction

Grapevine, Texas

• Responsible for the overall operation of JFF, a $1.4 million watercraft rental company on Grapevine Lake
• Maintained all inventory, including a fleet of over 30 jet skis, boats, barges and yachts, as well as the marina’s retail store; oversaw all monetary exchanges
• Kept a detailed schedule of all outgoing trips and rentals, and coordinated staff schedules accordingly
• Other responsibilities included: customer service; community relations; emergency procedures and rescue; conflict and dispute resolution
• Also served as a licensed boat captain for the company from 2008 – 2010

Grapevine, Texas

• Led sales staff of 6, sourced, established and expanded accounts from a start up to a total of 33 producing $7 million annual revenue; exceeded monthly sales quotas 10 of 18 months by an average of 20%
• Provided excellent customer service to all 75 accounts in book of business
• Received Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Star Achiever & Ambassador award

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Activities and Societies: Member, Iota Chi Alpha Fraternity; Beau, Zeta Zeta Zeta Soroity

Education record