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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managing a sales team on behalf of the world’s leading provider of audio branding services.- Liaising with contacts from companies of every size, shape and sector to inform them how PHMG’s world-leading audio branding services can deliver results for their business- Stimulating interest in our industry-leading On-Hold Marketing, Auto Attendant and Out-of-Hours Messaging services - Taking responsibility for a team of Media Development Executives, training and honing their skills through coaching, meetings and guidance- Ensuring a strong focus on customer service is maintained in line with PHMG’s membership to the Institute of Customer Service (ICS)

Chicago, Illinois

Liaising with contacts from companies of every size, shape and sector of the worldwide market, informing them how PHMG’s world-leading audio branding services can deliver results for their business. - Becoming well-versed in the power of audio branding, developing the knowledge to introduce businesses to the concept and help them understand how they can sound as good as they look - Acting as the first point of contact for every potential PHMG client, contacting prospects within a specialist sector of the worldwide market - Effectively communicating the features and benefits of our bespoke On-Hold Marketing, Auto Attendant and Out-of-Hours Messaging services over the phone- Informing prospective clients how expertly written and skilfully produced on-hold messages can build brands, promote products and sell services- Arranging appointments with key company decision makers on behalf of the Business Development Managers, allowing them to meet with prospects in person to further demonstrate the service and tailor a solution to their individual brand

Evanston, Illinois

• Create client-specific presentation decks for business proposals (Kraft-Heinz, Clorox, Southwest Airlines, Constellation Brands, Coty, Beam Suntory)• Track and research media spending and talent/agent history of company contacts• Track and research agent and contact information for client and brand leads and create client bios• Manage social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) using Hootsuite• Research and prepare weekly social media technology report to keep team updated and always improving• Manage master spreadsheet of all celebrity deals• Track metrics on internship opportunity postings on online job boards• Maintain travel plans spreadsheets (accommodations, itinerary, meeting contacts)• Create marketing material for various projects• Manage CRM

Greater Chicago Area

• Researched past client loans (2000 – present) for potential sales opportunities • Organized and archived clients in CRM • Maintained and organized physical client files

Greater Chicago Area

• Responsible for training new hosts and servers• Frequently amongst Top 10% server sales• Responsible for special customer service projects for elite clients• Positively acknowledged in Yelp reviews

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications

Activities and Societies: Intramural Basketball League

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football

Education record

Activities and Societies: Member of Varsity Basketball and Football team