Ruben Williams Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

United States

Schaumburg

Vernon Hills, Illnois

Downers Grove, Il

Straight North is an Internet marketing agency that helps growth-minded, middle-market firms generate online sales leads and e-commerce revenue. With an in-house team of over 70 full-time marketers, we have the depth to manage complex, multi-front campaigns that deliver continuously improving results.We are the only agency that validates and reports online sales leads in real time. This unique capability gives clients the ability to evaluate campaigns with unmatched accuracy, as well as review and act on their leads with unmatched speed.With clients throughout the U.S., we have offices in Downers Grove, IL (headquarters), Chicago, Charlotte, Baltimore and Washington D.C.

Chicago, Il

Assisted in launching start-up business from inception to first $500,000 in salesIdentify markets, services, packaging and pricing based on client’s needs Interviewed and hired initial sales teamLaunched first partnership with largest orthotics and shoes vendor in the Podiatric space to up-sell their clients onto The My Local Beacon platform

As Sales Manager, seen as an instrumental factor in the Officites success since its inception in 2002. As a senior leader, he trains Officite’s new hires in sales and client services, and ensures their success through continual motivation, mentoring, and problem-solving. Collaborating with Executive Management, Web Development, Marketing, and Customer Service, analyzing sales trends, service offering, and customer customer feedback, thereby increasing sales, Officite's client base and customer foot print. Served as the approving authority for special sales promotions when executive management is otherwise engaged, and is the primary liaison for client satisfaction and problem resolution.

Maintained a 1.5 million revenue base while simultaneously prospecting for and closing new accounts. Built new accounts with executive and VP-level clients and ensured satisfaction with AT&T as a vendor. Acted as Consultant and Project Manager throughout the sales cycle, assessing and delivering the correct product solution. Worked with alliance partners to integrate AT&T’s services into their account base. Worked with current clients to build and implement Client Business PlansData Network Account ManagerAccount manager for the existing AT&T client base. Worked with executives, Business Development VP’s, and IT staff to communicate and implement service protocols and data communication applications.

Qualified and developed sales opportunities for 3Com products. Extended internal knowledge to sales teams through training, networking solution overviews, and communication marketing programs. Secured meetings with CEO, VP of Business Development, and Sales managers to build and maintain a healthy business relationship. Developed and implemented business/marketing plan for specified accounts to increase revenue.

Effectively coordinated account support for customers licensed with Mobius software, MVS, NT, Unix, AS/400 and Novell environments in the telecommunications industry. Built and maintained corporate relationships with executive levels at companies such as Ameritech, GTE, and Sprint. Prospected and sold into non-customer telecos to address enterprise document management.

On-site Procurement Manager for Moore Document Solutions. Responsible for managing a 4 million dollar corporate sales account. Acted as a liaison between Comark and Moore, increased sales, determined and fulfilled clients’ hardware and software needs, maintained the corporate relationship, and expedited orders while increasing gross margin.

Responsible for managing a $24 million dollar inventory retail store. Provided the leadership and motivation for a 43 person team with major focus on increasing sales and customer service. Coached sales team to maintain and increase productivity and gross margin. Interviewed and hired for all departments.

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