Brand Development Specialist, Team Lead
Greater Chicago Area
• Recruited to manage and cultivate new business by developing, defining, negotiating, and closing sustainable relationships within the business community• Exceeded a monthly quota while leading team of 10+Inside Sales Reps.• Utilized different outlets to attract new customers including warm/cold calls daily, social media, professional networking and product placement.• Engaged in full sales cycle (lead gen., introduction, proposal, production, payment, account management).• Managed book of business of 50+ existing clients ranging from startups to multi-location franchises.• Determined client needs through active listening and appreciating inquires. • Identified key metrics to measure performance of proposed solutions and address any performance gaps. • Collaborated with fellow employees regarding various tasks and procedures (PO’s, invoicing, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment, etc.). .