Jeff Hermanson Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Provided education of the Discover Global Network, building relationships and influencing positive action of external partners to create a seamless customer experience while increasing revenue

San Francisco Bay Area

Delivered business development resources, identified acceptance gas, engaged in remediation efforts and validated transactions for all Discover brands for domestic, debit and international acceptance

San Francisco Bay Area

• Converted non-accepting merchants to enablement of Discover Credit, Debit, and Global Partner cards• Educated merchants about EMV, Liability Shift, and Mobile Payments• Prepared merchants for ApplePay Cash• Facilitated training for bankcard sales teams with ISOs, Dealers, Enablers, Developers and Acquirers• Represented the Discover Global Network at industry conferences and trade shows

Orange County, California Area

• Created accounts for card processing services, while generating cross-sales for Aloha POS reseller SDCR Business Systems and NCR Hosted Solutions -- Gift Cards, Loyalty, Pulse Real-Time, Restaurant Guard and other enhancements designed for restaurants to attract customers, retain existing patrons and manage restaurants more securely and effectively

San Diego And Los Angeles, Ca

• Empowered client's business growth through management and payment solutions • Partnered with Citi retail bank branches in San Diego and Los Angeles; trained and supported Bankers on cultivating Merchant Services opportunities• Supported Citi internal business units with training and client business solutions• Analyzed merchant statements, developed proposals and delivered formal presentations to prospective merchant clients; initiated cross-sales of bank services for bank partner growth• Sold / Leased First Data terminal technology (and other brands), Real-time Payment Manager and e-commerce solutions• Successful with promoting TeleCheck electronic check acceptance• Employed the entire fleet of First Data solutions, including point of sale (Clover), loyalty solution (Perka), data analytics (Insightics), security / compliance (TransArmor), credit, debit, and various cloud-based business solution applications• Entered all sales activities into lead-tracking software

Greater San Diego Area

• Generated solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts• Gathered information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs• Selected solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price and other factors• Prepared proposals and agreements; presented and negotiated with customers• Monitored and communicated progress of projects to customers

San Diego Ca

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNER• USA Headquarters / Office in Vista, California• B2B Sales included portable hot tubs, parts, accessories and water care supplies• Identified market areas in six states, generated B2B leads and initiated sales calls• Determined retail locations and presented business opportunities• Provided market strategies, retail environment improvements and sales training to dealers• Strengthened account relationships through meetings, coaching and supportDEVELOPMENT CENTER MANAGER (May 2006 - June 2008)• Responsible for USA Shipping and Receiving Facility in Vista, California; reported to Owner• Hired / Managed employees in Warehouse and Customer Service• Trusted with Accounts Payable / Receivable, Inventory, Ordering, Purchasing, Security, Building Maintenance, Hospitality for on-site Sales Training and Conferences, Sales Support• Prepared Trade Show Exhibits; Scheduled shipments to and from convention centers

San Diego, Ca

• Headquarters in Vista, California; Office in Madison, WI• B2B Sales included portable hot tubs, parts, accessories and water care supplies• Developed and maintained a dealer portfolio of merchant locations covering five states• Conducted market research, strategized corporate goals and established new retail accounts • Hosted training seminars, organized business conferences and published dealer newsletters• Conveyed sales knowledge to merchant employees and fostered business growth• Continuously analyzed and reported client feedback, market conditions and future trends