Pete Herold Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I managed a sales team of 14 sales consultants spread across multiple regions in the USA, In charge of a business plan covering sales, revenue, and expense controls, and providing creative and energetic support to my consultants on a daily basis to achieve goals and help them attain their individual sales plans. I believe in collaborative efforts in order to maximize production at all levels. All of us doing our part will produce results that will make and exceed all expectations. Unity… Show more I managed a sales team of 14 sales consultants spread across multiple regions in the USA, In charge of a business plan covering sales, revenue, and expense controls, and providing creative and energetic support to my consultants on a daily basis to achieve goals and help them attain their individual sales plans. I believe in collaborative efforts in order to maximize production at all levels. All of us doing our part will produce results that will make and exceed all expectations. Unity is a top priority.Below are some highlights of my Lifetouch Career since 2011:• Built sales and bonus plans to successfully motivate and train newly inherited multi-state sales team following the merger between Lifetouch and Olan Mills.. • Increased sales/revenue standing from third place (out of 8 region) in 2012 to first place in 2013, and maintained top sales/revenue group in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. • Delivered on goal for $13M region plan for including sales units, revenue, marketing initiatives, and expense controls (overall and for each sales representative). • Provided creative and energetic support to sales representatives on a daily basis to achieve goals and help them attain their individual sales.• Increased company’s market share by playing key role in acquiring and producing photography events with churches, affinity groups, country clubs, retirement communities and more. Show less

Midwest

Marketing Representative/District ManagerRevitalized region by retraining/motivating 18 sales representatives across six states, and filling open positions with qualified, professional, and ambitious team members. Ensured that training programs, competitive activity, and industry trends were weighted appropriately in the development of sound marketing strategies. Below are some highlights of my career at Olan Mills• Began as Marketing Representative and was promoted to… Show more Marketing Representative/District ManagerRevitalized region by retraining/motivating 18 sales representatives across six states, and filling open positions with qualified, professional, and ambitious team members. Ensured that training programs, competitive activity, and industry trends were weighted appropriately in the development of sound marketing strategies. Below are some highlights of my career at Olan Mills• Began as Marketing Representative and was promoted to District Manager due to sales success, communication abilities and consistent building of long-term relationships with over 300 accounts.• Led complete turnaround of district, going from bottom 50% of in overall performance of all company districts, to second place in 2007 and to first place in 2008, maintaining top spot through 2011.• Maintained outstanding relationships with hundreds of individual churches and organizations, successfully promoting directory programs, and consistently improving sales by over 20%.• Achieved company-wide recognition by achieving over $1M in sales and was awarded membership in exclusive Million Dollar Club and Hall of Fame.• Recognized as District of the Year 4 consecutive years from 2008-2011 for exceeding sales goals, customer-focused commitment, low staff turnover and increased business accounts. • Mentored, motivated, and managed team of 15, providing ongoing direction and leadership to maximize client satisfaction, new sales, and continued repeat business.• Served as key vendor at over annual 150 conferences, successfully communicating products and services, and acting as strong and persuasive sales person and contract closer. Show less