Ian Forrester
PO Box ***** Denver CO ***** Phone: 303-***-****
email: **************@*****.***
Sales - Sales Manager - Dir. Of Sales - Closer
Objective
To be a sales manager, sales leader in a highly motivated, fast paced sales
environment that allows me to use my many years of sales and sales
management experience, selling tangibles and intangibles. I have led many
top producing sales teams, training them, motivating them and creating
methods for increasing sales and improving market share. My skills can be
easily transferred into many different environments, allowing any
organization to grow, and sales to increase. I have worked with a vast
range of income levels including high net worth clients, one on one, or in
group formats. If the goal of your organization is to grow the client base
significantly and/or maintain superior relationships with existing clients,
I am the solution.
Senior Sales Manager, ITS Personal Marketing, 2006 - 2013
Senior Sales Manager of the premier personal marketing firm in the country.
Personally produced, and managed a team of top producers. Trained and
developed new employees to be highly successful in this refined niche
marketing environment. Worked with high income job seekers, explaining the
nuances of the service, and inspiring them to become clients of the firm.
This was a large ticket intangible, requiring refined sales skills, empathy
and trust.
Business Development Manager, Mekanika/Universal Healthcare Management
Systems, 2001 - 2006
Led a team of business development professionals, to raise money for two
'start up' medical companies. These medical device/healthcare 'start ups'
were looking for sophisticated investors to help finance the advancement of
the companies and be advisers in their direction, progress and growth.
Individually raised over $12 million for these companies.
Sales Manager, Fairbanks Dodge, 1997 - 2001
Top producer and team leader of sales professionals in an automotive sales
environment. Consistently one of the top three producers. Managed and
trained new hires, to be top level performers in this fast paced sales
world.
Musical Director, RCCL, 1985 - 1997
Musical Director on the largest cruise ships in the world, running a team
of approx. 40 musicians. Inspiring, scheduling, conducting and performing
with one of the most visible groups on the vessels. Worked with world
renowned entertainers.
BA Newcastle, England