Kristi Kohanek Email & Phone Number

Edina, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Spearheaded the growth and management of national accounts by developing and executing strategic sales plans, achieving consistent year-over-year revenue growth.• Consistently ranked number one out of a team of account executives for national contracts, successfully executing over $5 million in sales, which accounted for more than one-third of the annual revenue target. Exceeded annual sales goals by an impressive 11%, demonstrating exceptional sales performance and exceeding expectations.• Led the transformation of a regional program into a highly successful national program, acquiring and onboarding an impressive 80% of new national brand accounts, including renowned industry leaders such as Danone, General Mills, IKEA, Kellogg, Mrs. Meyer’s, Wells Fargo, Unilever, and more.• Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain trusted relationships with national agencies, leading to enhanced collaboration, streamlined processes, and successful campaign implementations. • Orchestrated seamless communication between national agencies and internal teams, resulting in improved brand consistency and increased revenue from high-touch accounts in five market publications.• Coordinated cross-functional teams and resources to ensure seamless execution of marketing material production and delivery, optimizing efficiency and achieving timely project completion.As a Salesforce Super User, I hosted staff training, analyzed data and metrics to implement company wide best practices.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Led and executed event coordination efforts for regular six-week community art openings and closings, overseeing end-to-end event management, including planning, organizing, and execution.• Implemented strategic public relations initiatives for new exhibits, resulting in increased media coverage, heightened community awareness, and improved exhibit attendance.• Collaborated closely with featured artists to understand their vision and requirements, ensuring their artistic contributions were properly showcased and aligned with each event theme.• Utilized extensive knowledge of represented artists to drive sales and deliver excellent customer service, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction.