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Global

Helping organizations worldwide upskill & transform their finance & accounting functions for success in a rapidly-evolving environment.

United States

Responsible for oversight in 46 states, including 18 Regional Directors, 120+ District Managers, 1500+ branches, and 5,000+ employees.Monitor productivity up to the Regional Director level and down to the branch level on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis adjusting approach and adaptabilityBuild/Maintain rapport from Branch level up to Executives at financial institutionsResponsible for managing all projects from assessments, sourcing, scheduling trainings, calls, meetings, flights, car rentals, hotels, venues, restaurants, promotions, giveaways, contests, deliveries, etc.Achievements include tripling sales from 2017 to 2019, grossing over $60M in salesOvercoming pandemic obstacles in 2020 and 2021 by halting in-person trainings and meetings; adapted to video conferencing and virtual trainings leadingTraining projects geared for 4-150 attendees from Team Members to Executives on product knowledge, application skills, sales techniques, and missed opportunities

Greater Chicago Area

Influenced sales of Samsung products and maximized Samsung market share by developing and maintaining partnerships with retail personnel and store leadership.Created programs intended to ensure all sales personnel are highly knowledgeable on the unique selling points of Samsung and are actively recommending Samsung to consumers through one-on-one and group trainings.Responsible for meeting or exceeding goals for level of rep knowledge and rep recommendation rate as measured by in-store mystery shops.Utilized sales reporting and other analytics to identify and prioritize high-opportunity store locations based on risks or capitalizing on momentum.Maintained knowledge of new product, features, and inventory.Used approved training materials to design and develop customized training presentations that include content components created by SEA.Developed gap management solutions.Effectively aligns store training with the key messaging and priorities of outside leadership.Responsible for building trust and effective partnerships with store level leaders and staff to ensure effective and productive outcomes, and ultimately maximizes Samsung market share.

Greater Chicago Area

Consistently exceeded sales quota by 75 percent vying for top sales spot in company, leading to my promotion to store manager after 60 days.Monitored representatives' sales pitches and performance in order to offer solutions to overcome objectives; working on overall attitude, diction, customer approach, sales process, and closing the sale at all locations.Improved the overall sales performance in Cedar Lake; location was 20th out of 25. Store jumped to 2nd after first month; I took responsibility to retrain all employees on their sales pitch, customer service, organization, and positive interaction skills.Relocated to Crown Point; location was 18th out of 30. After addressing employee objections it only took 45 days to turn location into 2nd highest grossing profit store in the market.Promoted to District Manager after 12 months, overseeing managerial skills of store managers, establishing 10 locations in Chicagoland with proper management and employees, and providing addition training myself. Reported to Territory manager.Held trainings for sales representatives that were not hitting numbers and all new hires. Interviewed, hired, and trained managers for my locations and 5 new locations throughout Chicagoland.

Chicago, Il

Cold called leads (individuals and companies) to discuss interest in servicesEndorsed our benefits and offered lot spaces at shows for their business promotionMaintained rapport with clients while acquiring their needs and ensure satisfaction.Relayed client needs to department heads; electricians, carpenters, or engineersCreated business plans and schedules for sales reps to secure clientele.Processed billing and invoices for sales reps

Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Maintained knowledge about our range of products with a focus on electronics.Listened to customers to find the best products for their needs.Recommended related products to increase customers’ options and enrich the shopping experience Explained the benefits and functions of products, method of preparation and how to use them to achieve the best results.Accepting and processing orders, operate the POS register and resolve returns issues.Promoting special sales, offers and awareness of store loyalty program.Assisted in restocking and front facing products on shelves in down time.

Highland, In

Promoted to sales from internship after first month by taking ownership and performing tasks not pertaining to an internship when other sales representatives were occupied such as; handling escalated situations and executing a solution.Cold called various businesses in order to increase clientele.Assisted in the warehouse handling products, restocking, and gathering orders for customers.Assisted in store advertising by designing covers and interiors for flyers.