Matthew Smothers Email & Phone Number

Shorewood, Il, Us

Evansville, Indiana, Us

As a Business Account Executive at Metronet, I play a vital role in driving growth and building meaningful relationships with businesses in my territory. Leveraging my D2D and B2B sales expertise, I focus on delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients while contributing to Metronet’s mission of enriching communities with cutting-edge fiber-optic technology.Key Responsibilities:• Cultivating strong relationships with potential and existing business clients through on-site visits and phone communication.• Securing new sales opportunities and exceeding sales targets with a track record of success.• Providing exceptional customer service by addressing client needs, preparing quotes, and ensuring follow-ups are handled promptly.• Submitting detailed sales activity reports and forecasts to maintain transparency and drive results.

Chicago, Il, Us

As the founder of Telpro Management, I lead a team dedicated to optimizing telecom expenses and streamlining account management for businesses of all sizes. We conduct comprehensive audits to uncover cost-saving opportunities and negotiate better rates with providers, significantly reducing telecom bills for our clients.Key Responsibilities:Oversee Telecom Expense Management and Contract NegotiationDirect Account Optimization and Provider Relationship ManagementConduct Comprehensive Telecom AuditsDevelop and implement cost reduction strategiesOur clients, spanning industries such as construction and transportation, benefit from our proven strategies that enhance operational efficiency and drive substantial savings. By managing the complexities of telecom needs, we allow businesses to focus on growth and core operations.

Over $600,000 in savings found YTD.Independent consultant that facilitates connections between businesses to significantly reduce their utility expenses.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

• Coordinate development and generation of prospective leads within 5 separate territories including cold calling, partner selling, marketing campaigns, and social selling techniques.• Establish daily sales targets of new customers while retaining, growing, and advertising to existing customer base.• Demonstrate expertise in private networks, M2M and IoT, internet failover, One Talk, Verizon Connect, ELD & EVV, and various mobile device and data management solutions. • Track and report progress through Salesforce automation tools. • Exceeded sales quotas by 215% in January 2023 and 172% in February 2023. • Delivered a year-to-date average of 110% to quota.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Consulted businesses in the Elgin area on customized internet solutions, such as voice over IP systems, Ethernet, and other phone, television, and internet services. • Recommended advanced communication solutions, including PRI, Hosted PBX, and Cloud-based solutions, to enhance businesses’ efficiency. • Maintained and updated sales and activity records of all clients. • Prepared and executed marketing strategies to attract new clients, such as cold calling, canvassing, customer referrals, and strategic partner relationships. • Collaborated with technical and customer service teams to ensure installation and finalization of products. • Executed a year-to-date average of 100% to quota, with highest sales quota recorded in September 2020 by 197%. • Gained expertise in the Miller Heiman sales method.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

• Advised small and medium-sized businesses in customized phone and internet solutions. • Supervised, trained, and guided a nine-member sales team in lead generation, customer service, and product knowledge. • Utilized Salesforce and multi-touch processes to prospect for potential business clients. • Navigated contract negotiations with business clients. • Achieved a year-to-date quota of 150%, with the highest sales quota set at 220% in November 2019.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

• Coached customers in Verizon’s best products and services to meet their needs and resolved complaints and inquiries. • Employed suggestive selling and upselling techniques to increase revenue. • Conducted troubleshooting of devices and administered technical support as needed. • Processed cash and credit transactions on cash register. • Traced and recorded inventory levels and ordered new stock as necessary. • Mentored sales representatives in B2B prospecting and sales. • Accomplished over 100% to quota every month, with highest sales quota recorded in August 2019.

Lake Forest, Il, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Selected to be a lead volunteer for the NFL Draft.