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Driven, focused, and knowledgeable Strategic Leader with 20+ years of experience and a proven ability to lead others and oversee daily sales operations within fast-paced environments. Experienced in managing key client accounts, building cross-functional teams, diffusing escalated customer service situations, and negotiating multi-million dollar contracts. Highly adept in improving operational revenue in addition to maintaining strong communication with co-workers, customers, and members of executive management.

Sales/Business Development Territory Management Staff Training Contract Negotiation

Cost Reduction/Containment Commercial Market Segmentation & Analysis Customer Retention

Process Improvement Oral/Written Communication Salesforce, Quality, MS Office

Focused/High-Level Presentations Profit/Goal Attainment Referral Generation

  Direct daily sales and business development functions within a fast-paced environment with a concentration on increasing productivity and operational revenue

  Design and implement innovative business models, build positive relationships with both new and existing clients, and complete comprehensive market analysis

  Review prospective client s communication needs and make appropriate product recommendations which requires significant product knowledge and awareness

  Played a lead role in the negotiation and closing of a $13 million contract with Caddo Parish for a new radio system

  Instrumental in negotiating client pricing/contract terms which has included negotiating a $13 million contract with a key client along with executing a $8 million contract

  Consistently exceed both individual sales metrics and productivity levels which has resulted in being recognized as a Top Performer

  Senior Account Manager, Gulf States Utilities/Entergy Corporation, 1998-2000

  Marketing Manager, Gulf States Utilities/Entergy Corporation, 1996-1998

  National Accounts Manager, Gulf States Utilities/Entergy Corporation, 1993-1996

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity as (JOB TITLE) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a strong background in sales and strategic leadership roles within a variety of industries with experience in identifying potential clients, managing current key accounts, and consistently exceeding individual sales goals. In addition, I have strong experience in mentoring and supervising staff members and negotiating multi-million dollar contracts.

To complement my professional experience, I also possess stellar interpersonal and communication skills with a strong educational background which includes a Master s of Business Administration degree from Tulane University.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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