Kris Kringlee Email & Phone Number

Elmhurst, Il

South/West Sales Director for Foodservice Equipment & Supplies and restaurant development + design magazines selling print and digital advertising, custom solutions and event sponsorships.

Responsible for multi-platform sales for HOTELS and Foodservice Equipment & Supplies brands: print, electronic, direct marketing, research, custom media and eventsConsistent top producer for these brands in the western and southeastern statesExcel in developing long-term relationships and creating marketing programs to meet the needs of the marketer (consultancy sales approach)

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for managing 8 salespeople for print, online (chicagobusiness.com, enewsletters, etc.) and events (Small Business Forums and Annual Entrepreneur's Luncheon). CCB was a $19 million brand. Focused on increasing ad revenue in special reports and advertising sections: exceeded every revenue goal. Executed sales training and sales contests.

Joined National Real Estate Investor in August 1997 as Southeast Sales Manager. Was #1 Primedia salesperson nationally in 1998. Promoted to Publisher in September 1999.

Organized and launched numerous events and a major conference. Maintained market share and the #1 position in a competitive set of publications. Provided needed leadership and continuity during periods of change.

Greater Atlanta Area

Promoted to Publisher from National Sales Manager of Atlanta magazine in 1993. Increased ad sales 37% in 1996 and 23% in 1997. Created profitable new ancillary products (Menu Guide, American Express and Diners Club shopping guides, etc.)Established new custom publishing division and secured contracts for several publications, operating them profitably. Increased national advertising in this #9 national market by calling on national retail, luxury home, automotive, liquor and real estate advertisers while working with rep firms in New York.Worked with three owners of the magazine: Metrocorp., American Express Publishing and Emmis Communications.

M.S.J, Journalism (Advertising Program)

B.S.J., Journalism

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Chi, Alpha Phi Sorority, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Little Sister, Big Sister/ Little Sister.

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