Katya Askar Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

1990 South Bundy Drive

• Professional Summary:As the Director of Sales Development at Lear Capital, I specialize in sourcing and cultivating top talent within the industry. My role involves meticulous recruitment and training of exceptional.
• Recruitment & Training: Expert in acquiring top-tier talent and fostering their growth.
• Sales Operations Management: Skilled in overseeing and optimizing operational processes.
• Strategic Planning: Proficient in crafting and executing result-oriented strategies.
• Diverse Business Acumen: Extensive experience across various business functions.
• Profitability Enhancement: Demonstrated success in elevating efficiency and profits.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Key Achievements:Fundraising Event Success: Orchestrated and ensured the success of pivotal fundraising events, including the yearly Gala, Golf Tournament, Comedy Night, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and Holiday.
• In the first year, exceeded the initial goal of $350,000, raising an astounding $1,000,000.
• During the second year, innovated and created impactful events and campaigns amidst the pandemic, surpassing fundraising goals by 20% and raising $1.3 Million.
• Corporate Relationship Growth: Focused on nurturing and expanding relationships within the corporate sector, surpassing objectives for "new business" growth.
• Financial Optimization: Successfully reduced overall event expenses by 15%, concurrently boosting donations and sponsorships by an impressive 25%.
• Talent Development: Played a pivotal role in hiring, training, and mentoring the Event Coordinator, contributing to a more robust and efficient team.

1990 South Bundy Drive, Suite 600

• As the leader of a dynamic team of 60+ Senior Account Executives, I orchestrated strategic initiatives to elevate performance, refine processes, and ensure operational excellence.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
• Talent Management: Spearheaded the recruitment, training, and mentoring of all Account Executives, implementing comprehensive and ongoing sales training programs to continuously enhance their skills.
• Multifaceted Oversight: Managed and provided leadership for the Compliance Department, Customer Service Department, and Operations Department, ensuring streamlined coordination and efficiency across diverse operational.
• Revenue Amplification: Implemented streamlined processes and procedures, resulting in an impressive 8% increase in revenue for each Account Executive, fostering a more lucrative sales floor environment.
• Technological Advancement: Collaborated closely with the IT Department to introduce and train Account Executives on a proprietary database system. This initiative led to a remarkable 20% increase in daily call ratios.
• Strategic Collaboration: Worked in tandem with the Marketing Department and Sales Team to revamp and update all marketing materials, ensuring alignment with evolving market needs and sales strategies.Impactful.

Moorpark, California

• Retail Sales Management and Business Growth Strategist:Specializing in retail sales, I have a proven track record of developing and managing relationships with the Top 100 Retailers, steering a trajectory of remarkable.
• Revenue Generation: Spearheaded retail sales initiatives that propelled the business to an outstanding $8M in sales within the first year, experiencing an impressive 61% growth trajectory.
• Strategic Engagement: Attended numerous nationwide tradeshows, leveraging these platforms to foster relationships and expand market reach across the United States.
• Tailored Solutions: Analyzed and conceptualized customized furniture solutions for individual retailers, focusing on optimizing their revenue streams by offering tailored designs.
• Costco.com Account Executive Achievements:
• Market Domination: As an Account Executive at Costco.com, successfully propelled the business to become the top furniture manufacturer for Costco.com.Holistic Oversight:Provided comprehensive oversight across multiple.

• Real Estate Sales Specialist - High-End Client FocusCollaborated within a dynamic team of six to drive real estate sales in the Greater San Fernando Valley, emphasizing a specialized focus on high-end clientele.Key.
• Strategic Market Penetration: Implemented targeted strategies to penetrate the real estate market in the Greater San Fernando Valley, optimizing outreach to high-end clients.
• Team Collaboration: Worked seamlessly within a six-member team, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance overall productivity and sales outcomes.
• Client-Centric Approach: Specialized in catering to the unique needs of high-end clientele, delivering tailored solutions and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborated with a dynamic team of three in selling commercial real estate, specializing in the retail industry.
• Orchestrated all facets of open houses and diverse company events, showcasing proficiency in event management.
• Managed end-to-end event logistics, including invitations, media coordination, press elements, photographer engagement, sound, lighting, catering, and sponsorship execution.Key Achievements:
• Elevated the marketing and event management strategies, contributing to increased visibility and success in selling commercial real estate to the retail sector.

• Key Achievements:
• Developed, generated, and serviced new home sales, consistently surpassing monthly sales and closing quotas.
• Remarkably sold over 200 homes across two communities within less than one year.
• Awarded "Community of the Year" for outstanding sales accomplishments, highlighting exceptional contributions.
• Assisted buyers throughout the sales process, staying abreast of industry standards and competition to provide informed guidance.
• Pioneered an advanced customer service protocol for home sales and closing skills, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

• Worked for a leading non-profit organization serving as the association of marketing and promotions executives in the electronic media and for professionals in motion graphics.
• Served as an independent contractor, providing seasonal support to the sales team for generating revenue for the organization's largest annual conference and revenue initiative.
• Prospected and secured entertainment and corporate sponsorships, including print advertising, exhibit floor sales, banner ads, promo spots, and on-site activation sponsorships for an annual four-day conference produced.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Responsible for developing and managing a budget of $9 million with a team of three, marketing and selling advertising space/pages to all production services companies throughout the West Coast for a leading worldwide.
• Developed and managed new client accounts, meeting existing sales goals, and exceeded monthly sales revenue by 12% within the first quarter of tenure.
• Consistently exceeded sales goals on monthly special issues.
• Attended high-visibility tradeshows, industry-related conferences, and events.

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