Ryan Levis Email & Phone Number

Greater Pittsburgh Area

WorldPay is one of the World's largest processors of electronic payment and the fastest growing processor in the United States. WorldPay offers clients industry-leading secure payment applications, cutting-edge products, and a commitment to excellence in the industry. WorldPay is First-To-Market with our industry-leading PCI security package aimed at protecting a merchant's business and helping them better manage their PCI-DSS requirement.My responsibilities included building an expansion territory of completely self-sourced B2B outside sales reps from the ground up. My territory covered Western and Central PA, Eastern OH, Western NY, and the states of Maryland and West Virginia.>Managed a team of 12 outside sales, B2B, professional financial services Account Executives>Hiring, Training, Coaching of all Account Executives>Continued to develop AE's by riding along with them in the field and assisting with statement analysis, presentation development and execution, partnership prospecting, and building networking relationships>Managed the education for new products, services, and company processes>Managed a comprehensive, consultative sales process designed to meet customer needs and close business more effectively>Built Referral Partnerships with VAR's, hardware/software developers, associations, and business networks to expand company reach and provide an alternate channel of lead sources >Conducted daily conference calls and monthly one-on-one's with AE's to track their development, address any shortfalls in education, and create action plans for further success>Daily Conference Calls consisted of sharing best practices among AE's, sharing major weekly wins, and further training on products, services, or processes. Guest Speakers would frequently join to add another more focused perspective

>Achieved Highest Deal Count in Office history>Achieved Highest Revenue in Office history>Responsible for a team of nine outside sales Account Executives in the Greater Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania markets. >Conduct daily sales meetings on products and services and offer support to sales force.>Deal with all merchant issues that may result and negotiate and provide solutions.>Prospect and hire new Account Executives to maintain a healthy sales force.>Assist Account Executives in learning sales process and help them close business both in the field and via TO.>Assist Account Executives in overcoming merchant objections and moving forward to close business.>Offer sales strategies, help pre-plan appointments, and provide all tools necessary for AE's success in the field.>Act as liaison and company representative to all current merchants in assigned territory, including parts of Ohio, Western, Central, and Eastern Pennsylvania.>Developed an outreach to local business owners by offering a Payment Processing Workshop for members of area Chambers of Commerce.>Prospect, Develop, and Maintain partner relationships to help grow company reach in assigned region (Banks, Associations, Alternate Channels)

>Small Business Merchant Solutions/Marketing, B2B sales, payment processing, eCommerce solutions.>Third highest in account revenue for the Pittsburgh Office in 2009 achieved in only six months.>Responsible for closing business to area merchants with a variety of products to meet needs and increase business. >Responsible for lead generation through cold-call and referral from current client base.>Maintained client relationships well after deal was closed and continued to add other portions of their business or set up merchant's other locations to maximize company's reach at every level of client's business.>Offered business consulting and education to merchant on payment processing industry (both rates and PCI security standards) and offered marketing solutions through our suite of products to increase sales for area merchants.>Effective ability to gain client trust, maintain control, and close business through strong communication skills and industry knowledge.

Bs, With Honors, Summa Cum Laude, S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications, Major: Broadcast Journalism, 3.9 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society of Journalism and Mass Communication, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society (Pres).

Honors Program, High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Graduated Valedictorian, 4.0 GPA with Honors ECTV, Baseball, Track, Theater, Choir, NHS, Class President--3 years