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Responsibilities included: Sales Strategy Development: Formulate and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth. Lead Generation: Identify and generate new leads through various channels, including networking, referrals, marketing campaigns, and industry events. Prospect Qualification: Evaluate and qualify leads based on their potential to convert into customers. Engagement Strategies: Develop and implement strategies to engage… Show more Responsibilities included: Sales Strategy Development: Formulate and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth. Lead Generation: Identify and generate new leads through various channels, including networking, referrals, marketing campaigns, and industry events. Prospect Qualification: Evaluate and qualify leads based on their potential to convert into customers. Engagement Strategies: Develop and implement strategies to engage prospects through personalized communication, follow-ups, and targeted content. Team Leadership: Mentor and motivate sales team to ensure high performance. Strategic Partners: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders. Market Analysis and Strategy Adjustment: Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to adjust sales strategies and tactics as needed. Revenue and Performance Metrics: Monitor and report on sales performance, including revenue, profit margins, and other key performance indicators. Sales Process Optimization: Develop and implement effective sales processes, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and productivity. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as marketing, product development, and compliance, to ensure alignment on sales initiatives and to address any cross-functional issues. New Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including potential clients, markets, and partnerships. Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure that all sales activities comply with relevant regulations and industry standards. Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure the sales team adheres to compliance requirements. Reporting and Communication: Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on sales performance, market conditions, and strategic initiatives. Innovation and Improvement Show less

Highly driven e-commerce sales executive with continued over achievement and demonstrated success driving sales growth and market share in highly competitive markets. Adept at identifying and capturing new business and increasing revenue performance among existing customer base. Exceptional mentor and coach with a talent for motivating and developing sales team members. Excellent relationship manager with strong skills in building trust, delivering value, and creating long-term relationships… Show more Highly driven e-commerce sales executive with continued over achievement and demonstrated success driving sales growth and market share in highly competitive markets. Adept at identifying and capturing new business and increasing revenue performance among existing customer base. Exceptional mentor and coach with a talent for motivating and developing sales team members. Excellent relationship manager with strong skills in building trust, delivering value, and creating long-term relationships with customers and 3rd party partners.Specialties:Core competencies include:• Consulting Services• Marketing Strategies• Business Development • Solution Selling Strategies• Territory Growth/Development• Organizational Leadership• Competitive Intelligence• High-Impact Sales Presentations• C-Level Contacts Show less

Manage the ongoing relationship between Elan Financial Services and Client and Partner organizations. Negotiate contract renewals, cross sell additional products and services and provide industry expertise as part of an overall relationship management strategy.

Maintain an existing base of 230 Star network clients in SC, NC,VA,WV, DC and MD billing $5.5M annually. Responsible for profitably renewing the Star business while positioning the broader suite of First Data products such as debit, credit and Internet Banking. Act as the primary contact for First Data STAR clients providing the role of a trusted advisor, sales consultant and market industry expert responsible for the overall successful relationship with the client as measured by retention… Show more Maintain an existing base of 230 Star network clients in SC, NC,VA,WV, DC and MD billing $5.5M annually. Responsible for profitably renewing the Star business while positioning the broader suite of First Data products such as debit, credit and Internet Banking. Act as the primary contact for First Data STAR clients providing the role of a trusted advisor, sales consultant and market industry expert responsible for the overall successful relationship with the client as measured by retention, profitability, growth and customer satisfaction of their assigned portfolio. Perform the strategic, tactical and support functions for First Data Corporation, strengthening relationships across all business units within the Client Segment. Manage the day-to-day account relationships within assigned client base to include developing and sustaining a positive business environment conducive to growing the use of products and services and their associated revenue. Show less

Sell First Data’s community financial institutions products and services who are currently First Data debit clients in SC and NC. Strategically plan and prioritize activity for overall account portfolio utilizing the tools of the Sales Operating System.Identify opportunities for new sales, and negotiate and close deals. Creating and presenting sales presentations aimed specifically at the unique needs of the customer/prospect. Negotiate and issue proposals, contracts and sales related… Show more Sell First Data’s community financial institutions products and services who are currently First Data debit clients in SC and NC. Strategically plan and prioritize activity for overall account portfolio utilizing the tools of the Sales Operating System.Identify opportunities for new sales, and negotiate and close deals. Creating and presenting sales presentations aimed specifically at the unique needs of the customer/prospect. Negotiate and issue proposals, contracts and sales related documents. Show less

Project Manager 1995 – 2009Executed projects related to various products and services for financial institutions. Served as initial implementation / conversion escalation point for clients and processors. Implementations were delivered free of significant defect > 97% of time. Completed project related tasks per guidelines and within scheduled timeframes > 98% of time. Planned, scheduled and managed installations and technical events as prescribed in project plan… Show more Project Manager 1995 – 2009Executed projects related to various products and services for financial institutions. Served as initial implementation / conversion escalation point for clients and processors. Implementations were delivered free of significant defect > 97% of time. Completed project related tasks per guidelines and within scheduled timeframes > 98% of time. Planned, scheduled and managed installations and technical events as prescribed in project plan, ensuring timely implementation. Managed resolution of escalated problems by interfacing with appropriate internal / external departments, identifying root causes and brainstorming solutions. Created and documented best practices for relationship management team and provided training and shadowing for new team members. Show less