Karon Brown Email & Phone Number

Morton Grove, Illinois

Oak Brook, Il

(Branded merchandise division) Responsible for leading the business development for Wells Fargo Community Banking branded merchandise programs for team recognition, local community events and sponsorships, consumer programs, and student services initiatives. I previously managed McDonald's corporate sponsored branded merchandise programs as well as the the planning and execution of the Group II Smilemakers Gift Shop and Showroom at McDonald's CMOR and Worldwide Conventions.

Oak Brook, Il

Illinois, United States

Itasca, Il

As an Account Executive in the business to business division of OfficeMax in the Chicago market, I handled the day to day needs of existing top OfficeMax accounts such as McDonald's, Walgreens, Archdiocese of Chicago, McCain Foods USA, Aldi Foods, and Eby Brown.I was responsible for both the profitable sales growth through retaining and further penetrating these current customers. Account growth was accomplished by successfully executing the Integrated Solutions selling approach, expanding market share to additional client locations/business units while retaining existing revenue base. I also worked with my customer base to help them take a total cost management view of their direct and indirect procurement processes by leveraging their buying power to gain ordering and cost efficiencies through the product and service solutions that OfficeMax offers. Sales Awards:2010 OfficeMax MaxPerformer Award (top sales representative for achieving % above gross margin goals for 2010)2008 OfficeMax MaxPerformer Award (top sales representative for achieving % above gross margin goals for 2008)OfficeMax offers an Integrated Solution to corporate clients: Office Products, Paper, Technology Products and Technology Services, Managed Print Services, Impress Print & Document Services, OMWorkspace Project and In-Stock Furniture Solutions, and Janitorial Products.

Itasca, Il

As a Business Development Manager in the business to business division of OfficeMax in the Chicago market, I handled the day to day needs of existing OfficeMax accounts such as McDonald's, Walgreens, Archdiocese of Chicago, McCain Foods USA, and Eby Brown. I was also required to bring on new business. One of the largest accounts I brought on was Aldi Foods.I was responsible for both the profitable sales growth through retaining and further penetrating current assigned OfficeMax customers and by the acquisition of new customers. Account growth was accomplished by successfully executing the Integrated Solutions selling approach, expanding market share to additional client locations/business units while retaining existing revenue base. I researched, planned, and prioritized prospects, established interest, assessed opportunity, and successfully persuaded the prospect to buy from OfficeMax. I also worked with my customer base to help them take a total cost management view of their direct and indirect procurement processes by leveraging their buying power to gain ordering and cost efficiencies through the product and service solutions that OfficeMax offers.2010 OfficeMax MaxPerformer Award (top sales representative for achieving % above gross margin goals for 2010)

Itasca, Il

As a Business Relationship Manager in the business to business division of OfficeMax in the Chicago market, I handled the day to day needs of existing OfficeMax accounts such as McDonald's, Walgreens, Archdiocese of Chicago, McCain Foods USA, and Eby Brown.I was responsible for both the profitable sales growth through retaining and further penetrating current assigned OfficeMax customers. Account growth was accomplished by successfully executing the Integrated Solutions selling approach, expanding market share to additional client locations/business units while retaining existing revenue base. I also worked with my customer base to help them take a total cost management view of their direct and indirect procurement processes by leveraging their buying power to gain ordering and cost efficiencies through the product and service solutions that OfficeMax offers.2008 OfficeMax MaxPerformer Award (top sales representative for achieving % above gross margin goals for 2008)

Itasca, Il

As a Business Support Manager, I was responsible for both the profitable sales growth through retaining and further penetrating current assigned OfficeMax customers. Account growth was accomplished by successfully executing the Integrated Solutions selling approach, expanding market share to additional client locations/business units while retaining existing revenue base. I also worked with my customer base to help them take a total cost management view of their direct and indirect procurement processes by leveraging their buying power to gain ordering and cost efficiencies through the product and service solutions that OfficeMax offers.

Itasca, Il

As a National Account Coordinator, I assisted our sales team with corporate bid proposals for office products and services, as well as implementing and maintaining national office products programs for Boise Office Solutions/OfficeMax across the US. Some of the national programs I worked on were McDonald's Corporation, United Airlines, Archdiocese of Chicago, Motorola, USG Corporation, CNA Insurance, Interpublic Group, Exelon Corporation, Navistar International, Nalco Corporation, Packaging Corp of America, Pactiv, Walgreens Corporation, and State Farm Insurance.I was promoted to the sales team with OfficeMax in December 2006.

Itasca, Il

Joined OfficeMax/Boise Office Solutions in Sept 1998 and through Boise's acquisition of OfficeMax in 2003. In Sept 1998, started in customer service/order entry, moved to the Assigned Account Group (dedicated customer service team for high profile corporate clients) and eventually to the National Accounts team in April 2000.

Villa Park, Il

Retail store manager

Schaumburg, Il

Assistant Store Manager at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL

Glen Ellyn, Il

Opened Store# 1848, Glen Ellyn, IL as a Customer Service Manager. Was promoted to Department Manager of the Stationary department in early 1994.