I have15+ years of proven experience as a strong leader in Sales. The way I have done this is understanding the customers pain points and using empathy about their situation to develop long-term relationships with the champion, decision maker and partners through open, effective and straight forward communication. Ambitious professional, exceeding sales targets by cultivating sustainable customer relationships, devising and applying consultative sales strategies, and identifying customer pain points to elevate business. Build strategic alliances, negotiate contracts, conduct competitive analysis, and deliver presentations. Approachable business partner, adept at overcoming objections, finetuning negotiations, and managing deliverables. Expert sales leader, skilled at engaging with customers and closing sales in the transportation industry. Expert sales leader, skilled at engaging with customers and closing sales, with experience in startup organizations and contributing to the development of sales and customer management teams.In my past careers I have worn many hats: Midwest Territory Lead Account Executive, Northeast/ Customer Account Manager, National Account Manager, Customer Success Advisor, Senior Account Executive. As a result, I have been able to create long lasting relationships with customers at any level.Here's what it comes down to:- I'm a seasoned and poised sales professional- I'm here to help customers solve their pain points to further their business- I believe in showing empathy to a customers situation builds a better bond- I don't need the credit as long as the team wins as a whole- if you need something done I'm your go to person
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Midwest Territory Lead Account ExecutiveZonar Systems Jul 2015 - Nov 2023Greater Seattle AreaZONAR SYSTEMS | Seattle, WA Designing, patenting, and building smart fleet solutions to enhance customer safety, performance, and success.Midwest Territory Lead Account Executive 07/2019 – 11/2023Sold smart fleet management solutions, created customized sales decks, and presented decks to multiple decision-makers, including transportation teams, superintendents, and school boards. Negotiated contracts ($1K to +$200K). Researched industry trends to accompany data and content presented to decision-makers, highlighting competitive advantage and long-term product and service results. Conducted weekly/quarterly forecasting and reported findings to management teams for use in sales leader reports. Managed final sale, approval, and contract signing process.• Maintained referral rate of +75%. I achieved this by keeping strong relationships with existing customers• Achieved new customer sales from $15K to $75K per year by contacting prospects for initial calls, building rapport, and identifying customer challenges and pain points. Northeast Customer Account Manager 07/2015 – 07/2019Initial hire for ZONAR's Customer Management team, contributing to the team's strategy, process, and procedures. Cross-sold solutions to existing customers. Sustained communication with current customers to introduce new solutions and upsell. Scheduled sales meetings, webinars, and presentations with decision makers. Managed +250 sales accounts, average customer budget of $5K to $100K. Recognized as Customer Account Manager of the Year (2017). Achieved by most upsell revenue and customer retainment rate
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National Account Manager - Landwatch.Com (A Division Of Datasphere)Datasphere Technologies Apr 2009 - Jul 2015BellevueDATASPHERE TECHNOLOGIES | Bellevue, WAExpert sales leader, skilled at engaging with customers and closing sales, with experience in startup organizations and contributing to the development of sales and customer management teams. Delivering latest online & mobile advertising solutions to + 20K local US businesses at an affordable price.National Account Manager (Landwatch.com) 07/2014 – 07/2015Managed +350 real estate broker and for sale by owner accounts. Consulted and grew accounts with new marketing products.• Added 10 to 15 new customers/year through customer referrals, marketing team leads, and cold calling. • Surpassed monthly quota set by management. I accomplished this by keeping in close contact with my existing list of prospects.Customer Success Advisor 07/2011 – 07/2014 Consulted with 10-20 customers on a daily basis. Performed in-depth account reviews to maximize advertising dollars. Handled 5 to 10 escalations as team lead on a daily basis. • Awarded Top advisor out of 10 for saves/retention and call metrics in a calendar year.• Voted MVP of Customer Success Team all 3 years by peers and management. Achieved this by showing team leadership and best saves/retention and call metrics.Senior Account Executive 04/2009 – 07/2011 Developed weekly and monthly sales reports for regional directors as inside advertising sales consultant for major television news stations across US. Partnered with sales manager to set goals. Sold, managed, and set expectations for new customers.• Promoted to senior account executive after 5 months of +140% goal attainment
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Inside Sales Supervisor And Advertising ConsultantAutotrader.Com Sep 2007 - Dec 2008Bellevue, Washington, United States
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Regional Direct SalesIdearc Media/ Superpages.Com Sep 2006 - Jun 2007Kirkland, Washington, United States
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Account ExecutiveBelo Media Group May 2003 - Sep 2006Seattle
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Team Leader / Account ExecutiveHousevalues.Com Oct 2000 - May 2003Bellevue
Tom Luft Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General
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Tom Luft's current role is Sales Leader, Lead Account Executive | A visionary who develops long-term relationships.
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Tom Luft attended Warner University, Shoreline Community College.
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