Vice President, Merchant Sales And Partner Management
Brookfield, Wisc., Us
As VP, Merchant Sales and Partner Management, I was entrusted by the SVP to build and fill out the organization, recruiting and training every level from Directors to Account Executives, and generating lead flow for themI led the sales organization, motivated and inspired teams to deliver excellence, and managed bank alliances, including 100 account executives in the Eastern US and small banks up and down the East Coast.During this time, I also played a key role with the dissolution of a First Data joint venture and its sales force, analyzing headcount and territory assignments following the dissolution.Results included:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Ranked #1 sales team in RSA ► Generated over 1,000 merchant referrals in 8 months with a 57% close ratio contributing to 13% of in year new accounts► Negotiated new 10 year agreement with existing bank partner enabling First Data to own entire portfolio► Created a successful “Back to the Basics” sales strategy focusing on activity, price and activations