Raj Sheth Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Lead inside and outside sales efforts; act as primary salesperson and field canvasser. Supervise sales and administrative staff of 7. Report directly to principal and installed lead capture and conversion system resulting in 40% increase in sales in 1 year; built on year 1 growth with an 8% gain in volume in year 2. Implemented policies and procedures permitting greater operational efficiencies, and was instrumental in securing credit facilities, restructuring equipment and plant financing, and site location acquisition for new factory.

Greater New York City Area

Drove sales and marketing for a real estate start-up subsidiary of major media conglomerate; supervised international staff of 15 with operations in US, UK, Canada and India. Built sales from $0 to $10M annually, and established all systems, policies, and procedures from the ground up. Attended trade shows, organized and spoke at public events, and implemented web-based social media sales campaign. Negotiated all contracts with buyers, builders and intermediaries in India and the US. Exceeded annual quota by nearly 200%; awarded oversight of UK and Canada regions as a result of proficiency.

Greater New York City Area

Published monthly magazine catering to the home improvement industry, successfully launched and sustained publication through eighteen (18) profitable issues. Responsible for identifying potential advertisers through cold canvassing, telemarketing and networking. Implemented all aspects of the marketing campaign from creative input to copy writing to ad production and finally, distribution.

Greater New York City Area

Owned and managed a mid-sized real estate speculation firm. Identified, negotiated and purchased distressed residential real estate in New York City, resulting in over 300 transactions including 43 purchases and 28 sales in 2002 alone. Directed rehabilitation and re-sale efforts through daily interaction with contractors, architects, bankers and other real estate professionals. Leveraged acumen in finance, building codes and zoning interpretation to optimize profits. Established and maintained strong relationships with REO sales reps, lenders, attorneys and brokers.

Greater New York City Area

Originated residential mortgage loans for a regional powerhouse banker. Successfully recruited, trained and supervised a sales team of 10 and quickly became the top-producing branch in company, with a monthly volume exceeding $4M in new originations. Established branch budget and reported directly to principals with true profit and loss accountability.

Greater New York City Area

Marketed life, health, property and casualty insurance products and services to consumers and businesses. Earned Million Dollar Round Table honors for 1993 an 1994, having gained over $1M in annual premiums.