Daniel Maher

(C) 1-480-***-**** ad25g7@r.postjobfree.com Chandler, 85225

SUMMARY

Performance-oriented sales leader with proven expertise in revenue management, client acquisition and account servicing. Diligently research competitors and market conditions to remain lean and agile in the face of changing expectations and conditions. Excellent negotiator and influential program managers. Goal-minded professional with 15 years of experience in Sales Executive position. Successful in cold calling, researching new markets and Eager to apply novel approaches to new business generation and customer retention. SKILLS

• Supplier sourcing

• Channel development

• Sales leadership and training

• Social media marketing

• Sales and market development

• Market trends understanding

EXPERIENCE

Director of Sales, Hampton by Hilton Waxahachie, October 2012 Present Waxahachie, TX

• Maintained active sales contacts with assigned accounts to keep communication open and capture consistent revenue.

• Researched competitors and stayed on top of current market conditions to survey landscape and anticipate roadblocks.

• Pursued sales deals by qualifying clients, building individualized proposals and preparing final contracts.

• Increased business revenue through proactive management of relationships and sales strategies.

• Strategically managed revenue streams by establishing sales targets, deployment strategies and go-to-market initiatives.

• Responded quickly to customer concerns and inquiries by phone or email within 24 hours.

• Established lucrative, long-term relationships with customers by effectively resolving issues and delivering exemplary service.

General Manager, Sioux City Hotel, January 2008-October 2012 Sioux City, IA

• Maximized time and manpower by consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into one centralized system.

• Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue, P&L, customer service and customer retention.

• Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.

• Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.

• Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.

• Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention. New Hotel Opening, Hilton Garden Inn (Ames IA), Hilton Garden inn TX, June 2006-January 2008 Ames IA/Denton TX, IA/TX

• Pursued and generated revenue through outside sales and marketing efforts by relentlessly identifying, developing and targeting new business partnerships.

• Established and maintained consistent and vibrant corporate image through all product lines, represented company at trade events and developed strategic relationships with key prospects.

National Sales Manager, Gold Canyon Golf Resort, January 2000-November 2006 Gold Canyon, AZ

• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts to determine short and long-term performance objectives.

• Maintained sales volume and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators and competitors.

• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts to effectively plan sales strategies.

• Arranged and implemented sales department improvements, including updates to company marketing, cost analysis and presentations.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma

Bishop Heelan High School,

Some College (No Degree)

St Cloud State, St Cloud MN