Michael Mccown Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, NC, US

In this role, I am partnering with higher educational institutions in using innovative technology to differentiate themselves which is shaping the future of education in many ways affecting the learning environment as well as everyday campus life. I continue to bring 5G technology, business continuity programs, wifi-infrastructure via private networks.

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Last year, Verizon went through a transformation (called VZ 2.0) where we brought all of the different business groups together across all of Verizon to make it simple - wireless, wireline, fleet management, smart communities, cybersecurity/security team, our media group as well as VZ's one fiber team that is tasked with our 5G nationwide deployment.

In this role, I was part of Verizon's Public Sector organization supporting the government wireless sales teams in both North and South Carolina with the responsibility to assist them in achieving optimal performance. I worked closely with the teams in understanding the client's needs through research, building strong relationships while developing and.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Over the course of my 18 year career as a technology and wireless solutions professional, I have helped small businesses, enterprise customers, as well as government agencies, uncover opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiencies, increase employee safety, boost revenues as well as improve their public image by introducing wireless.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Met and exceeded monthly sales quota objectives by acquiring and retaining corporate, government and employee liable accounts.
• Contacted top levels of organizations to introduce solutions, products and valued services to gain new business as well as to further penetrate existing accounts.
• Generated new business in assigned territories through prospecting, cold calling and networking.
• Provided customers with the highest standard of customer service through follow up contact and consultation after the sale to protect and grow market share.
• Continuously updated my knowledge of wireless solutions, products, industry trends and the competitive dynamics of the marketplace.
• Fully utilized all sales force automation, funnel management and prospecting tools. Managed sales funnel, generated reporting on sales activities and forecasting.

Durham & Chapel Hill, NC

• Responsible for the hiring of employees by utilizing effective interviewing techniques.
• Developed, prepared and coached two sales teams in order to meet and exceed defined sales, service and operating margin objectives.
• Managed retail inventory in compliance with company standards to include forecasting inventory levels, inventory turns, physical controls and reconciliations.
• Monitored wireless retail competitor prices and promotions in order to maintain product and service leadership in the changing marketplace.
• Ensured that both current as well as prospective customers were treated with the highest level courtesy and professionalism thereby resulting in positive perception of GTE Wireless.

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Wilmington, North Carolina Area