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Michigan, United States

Decrease customer acquisition costs. Increase revenue. Attract & Retain more customers/patients/clients. Grow your average invoice as well as customer lifetime value. Penetrate new markets. Increase sales conversions and patient compliance. Improve sales/practice/office efficiency.Business Owners, Professionals, Care Providers, Practice Managers, Retail Sales Managers, Call Center Operators, and In Home Sales Organizations connect on LinkedIn or social media @retailfinancing and start a conversation about your unique situation.I help SMBs, Professionals, Dental-Veterinary‐Medical Practices, Call Centers, In Home Sales Organizations, and eCommerce Sellers develop and easily implement customized payment programs that make affordability simple and accessible for their customers, patients, and clients.Contact me. Connect on LinkedIn. Find me @retailfinancing on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or Facebook. Let me show you how we can help you do more of what you do, with more customers, easier, faster, with less paperwork & hassle, and greater revenue than where you are today.

Retail Financing Group provides flexible and creative alternatives to traditional business and retail consumer financing. Our programs allow retail merchants, service providers, professionals and their customers access to the most innovative credit solutions available. We help business owners across North America better service their customers by offering a quick, simple Point of Sale application process together with high approval rates for consumers with all types of credit from Prime to No Credit Needed. Retailers offering durable goods or larger ticket services should contact us to see how we can increase your revenue, attract & retain more customers, and penetrate new markets by integrating industry leading technology from our Fintech partners, the most competitive lending programs as well as unrivaled support, training and concierge service.

Draper, Ut, Us

Evaluated, qualified and engaged retail businesses in Michigan developing productive consumer financing partnerships. Acquired and reviewed retail lease contracts educating merchant staff on underwriting guidelines, portfolio strengths, and competitive advantages of Acima lease financing programs. Provided marketing support, segmentation guidance, and market analysis. Ensured maximum efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness of merchant partner and Acima financing programs. Assisted with any dealer communication issues including collections. Exceeded all quotas and KPIs each month earning recognition as Acima Employee Of The Month in March 2018. Earned company recognition for new account generation and territory growth in 2018.

Established and grew successful auto dealer relationships in the Michigan region for rapidly growing national subprime lender. Managed solicitation of lending programs to independent dealer, franchise dealership and dealer group customers surpassing client service, volume and revenue expectations. Acquired, screened and assisted with funding of retail auto loans nurturing profitable lending portfolio. Created and implemented comprehensive sales and marketing plan for region. Facilitated program exposure at conventions, events and conferences. Reduced acquisition and unit costs maximizing revenue. Motivated and incentivized program penetration and cross-sales opportunities. Promoted dealer and organizational collaboration. Organized and communicated productivity, portfolio performance and customer satisfaction to dealer network and executive management.

Hired, trained and led sales staff to achieve forecast financial results. Identified and delivered new government, business and property owner relationships for renewable energy equipment distributor, integrator and installer. Developed and implemented renewable energy projects throughout the Midwest utilizing distributed energy, solar photovoltaic, wind turbine and energy storage products. Applied effective sales techniques to increase customer base, penetrate partner organizations and leverage channel marketing opportunities. Educated architects, designers and engineers in order to secure specification and value engineering opportunities on commercial projects. Utilized guerrilla marketing techniques, social media, cause marketing and traditional media opportunities to increase company visibility. Managed accounts and consulted with active clients to procure additional business. Facilitated world class customer service and communication throughout client experience growing long term customer advocates. Hotz Development's design build experience focuses on renewable energy solutions including wind energy generation, solar, bio-fuels and cogeneration systems.

Zurich, Ch

Marketed lending products and services to leading banks, credit unions, finance companies and mortgage bankers. Established and developed wholesale business relationships exceeding sales, service and follow-up targets. Evaluated potential and existing clients recommending products based on channel customer requirements. Cross-sold company services to financial organizations. Delivered sales presentations and demonstrations to maximize sales performance and technology adoption.

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Cultivated business opportunities for national wholesale lender. Negotiated agreements with regional brokers, banks and credit unions to market non-conforming and jumbo lending products. Captured and managed wholesale lending channel customers through entire sales lifecycle. Acquired, screened and qualified correspondent and retail originated loans. Resolved product, service and implementation issues maximizing company and customer satisfaction. Grew sales territory revenue by 43% in 2002 and 54% in 2003, through client training, education and increased customer penetration resulting in higher approval rates, lower service costs and higher net income per unit.

New York, Ny, Us

Initiated and grew wholesale business relationships in the Midwest for New York's oldest savings bank and the largest privately owned bank in the United States. Analyzed, anticipated and serviced customer needs for finance and lending programs within bank portfolio. Educated channel banking and lending partners on specialized products and services for high net worth individuals. Enhanced customer loyalty and retention through comprehensive service, support and communication.

Bachelor’S Degree, (B.S.) Business Administration, Major In Finance With Minor In Communications

Oakland University Center For Executive And Continuing Education Certificate Program, Marketing

Spin Selling Certification

Conceptual Selling Certificate, Strategic Selling Certificate

Atm Certification