Marla Thomas Email & Phone Number

Tomball, Tx, Us

Spring, Texas

I have a history of success cultivating trusted long-term relationships with my clients. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you as well.

Houston, Texas Area

At Alliance Graphics and Printing we produce beautiful pieces, provide robust online services, and deliver great client experiences. Our services include:Sheetfed Offset Printing, Digital Printing, Label PrintingDirect MailPromotional ProductsOnline Storefront and FulfillmentContact me at mthomas@alliancegp.net to start a conversation.

Houston, Texas Area

Following prior employer closure, continued to sell commercial printing and promotional products.Successfully transitioned former accounts by instilling confidence in my ability to provide positive business continuity and effectively communicating the value proposition of my new company.Leveraged my extensive professional network and interpersonal skills to constantly expand my client base.As an expert in consultative selling, utilized technical knowledge to counsel clients regarding how to most effectively produce their projects while increasing profitability for the company.Hosted clients at lunches, dinners, sporting and other events to strengthen relationships.

Houston, Texas Area

As a selling Vice President, managed a sales team of four to eight while personally performing as #1 or #2 ranked sales representative.Worked strategically over a period of four years to break into a Fortune 500 company that became a top account for the company.Leveraged my extensive professional network and interpersonal skills to constantly expand my client base.As an expert at consutative selling, utilized technical knowledge to counsel clients regarding how to most effectively produce their projects, while increasing profitability for the company.Hosted clients at lunches, dinners, sporting and other events to strenghten relationships.Regularly mentored salespeople regarding issues including how to manage challenging client situations, evaluating the accuracy of estimates and flexibility of pricing, and suggesting sales strategies.Conducted semi-annual performance reviews and made recommendations that enhanced the performance of each individual representative and of the company as a whole.Led the company's marketing efforts including client entertainment events, marketing materials, community involvement, website refresh, and social media presence.

Houston, Texas Area

Sold dental practice managment SaaS for software start-up Ciraden to dentists in Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.Performed as top ranking representative and was given an expanded territory as a result.Maintained a high level of activity to consistently exceed monthly performance quotas.Provided guidance to fellow territory managers regarding successful sales and marketing strategies, effective product demonstrations, and effective use of Salesforce.com.

Houston, Texas Area

Convinced clients to register for Clickpaper.com and EnronOnline via telephone and in-person sales calls.Prospected by utilizing industry directories, networking at conferences and trade shows and obtaining leads from clients and fellow sales professionals.Made client presentations regarding Enron's business model, the objectives of the Forest Products Group, and the value of Clickpaper.com as a service.Developed marketing materials and strategies for selling the Clickpaper.com concept to several different vertical markets catering to the unique concerns and characteristics of each group.

Houston, Texas Area

Account ExecutiveSold commercial sheet-fed and web printing and electornic solutions capabilities.Persistently made cold calls via telephone and in person to establish relationships with new accounts.Entertained clients at lunches, dinners, sporting and other events to strengthen relationships.Electronic Solutions LeaderLed the implementation of Custom Ordering Interactive Network at Western Lighograph, A Consolidated Graphics Company.Played an integral role in developing the company's initial website and consistently refined it to increase client appeal.Developed sales tools and strategies for electornic solutions products and services.Assisted fellow account executives in conducting demonstrations of electronic solutions capabilities to their clients.Management Associate Program ManagerGraduated from a three-phase management associate leadership development program and grew to manage the program.Assisted with hiring of candidates including recruiting and interviewing at universities.Conducted semi-annual performance reviews and mentored associates regarding job performance as well as their future with the company.

Bba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Sorority, Texas Cowgirls,

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Sorority, Texas Cowgirls