GLENN GRAU
*** *** **** *****, ********, PA ***** ? 412-***-****
? *********@*****.***
VP / DIRECTOR OF SALES / REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Marketing / Business Development / C-Level Presentations / Strategic
Planning / Market Expansion B2B / Key Accounts / Competitive Analysis /
Planning / Negotiations / Pricing / Customer Relations
Versatile sales background in wide ranging financial services environments.
Strong track record in C-Level solution selling for high-end bank
construction services, as well retail banking and high-net worth brokerage
services. Dynamic leader and a true problem-solver, ideally suited to lead
and manage a company's revenue objectives. Managed sales operations with
nine to 180+ staff. Can contribute immediately with a skill set that
includes:
o Turning around underperforming branches and territories
o Entering new markets and expanding existing markets
o Translating product features and benefits into customer value
o Encouraging team and individual ownership in creative selling solutions
Career History with Selected Accomplishments
2000 to Present - VP, Sales & Marketing, PWCampbell. Plan and execute
client retention and market expansion strategies for a $42M firm selling
consulting services, architectural design and construction management
services in 14 states. Present and close opportunities at the C-Level to
medium-sized community banks and credit unions. Experienced in locating and
acquiring commercial and some mixed-use property for bank and retail
clients.
. Built new territory into top performer. Joined PWCampbell as Regional
VP when revenues were flat. Used experience in banking to develop
credibility and relationships with bankers in new territory of MD/VA.
Drove revenues from zero to the number one performing territory
company-wide. Grew sales 50% for two years running.
. Developed expanded services to boost revenues 45%. PWCampbell was
focused on selling architecture and construction management services.
Looked for new sources of revenue. Developed comprehensive demographic
program and site selection service, allowing entry into the process
earlier, thereby extending client relationships.
. Sold and serviced top client, turning yearly major projects.
PWCampbell relied on smaller financial institutions for design/build
opportunities and repeat business was limited. Through persistence,
developed relationships with key executives in the largest credit
union in MD and Tower FCU remains one of PWCampbell's top clients.
. Pioneered new markets to ensure company growth. PWCampbell needed to
expand beyond its saturated markets. Researched and gathered data on
several new states, indentifying NC and SC. Hired and trained new
marketing reps and helped develop new business. Both states have been
a major growth factor.
1995 to 2000 - Regional Manager, Dollar Bank. Responsible for the overall
performance and profitability of 15 locations and 183 employees. Duties
included staffing, budgeting, forecasting, goal setting and price setting.
Dramatically increased cross-sell ratios and developed expansion into small
business lending.
. Increased cross-sell ratios from 1.3 to 3+ in less than six months.
Dollar Bank had struggled to develop a proactive sales culture in the
retail system. As Regional Manager, developed relationship building
program and implemented customer relationship software, helping each
branch to identify and tract opportunities with customers.
. Boosted small business lending from $14M to $25M. Dollar Bank
historically served retail banking customers and began an initiative
for a small business lending division. No current managers had B2B
experience. Gained knowledge by receiving an Accounting Certificate
and leveraged subject matter expert status to call on businesses and
develop lending relationships. Trained reps and assisted on business
calls. Increased portfolio dramatically.
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907 Big Bear Court, Gibsonia, PA 15044 ? 412-***-****
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Career History - Continued
1993 to 1995 - Investment Advisor, PNC Brokerage. Responsible for selling
financial and insurance products to high-net worth individuals.
. PNC formed a new division targeting alternative investments products
but lacked experience in selling defined contribution retirement
plans. Became first account executive to break into the defined
contribution retirement plan market and one of the first with a Series
#7 license. Successfully landed three manufacturing companies in the
Pittsburgh area for employee retirement plan programs. In doing so,
was able to create the footprint for the organization to further
succeed in the retirement plan sales process.
Education
MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2008.
BA in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh in 1991.
Certifications & Licenses
Certificate in Accounting from Robert Morris University in 1999.
PA Real Estate License (Current)
Series 3, 7 and 63 FINRA Licenses (Would need to be renewed)
Workshops & Business Groups
Advanced Banking, Central Atlantic School of Banking, 1999.
Commercial Lending, Central Atlantic School of Banking, 1996.
PA Realtors Association.
Member of various PA banking and credit union leagues.
Personal Interests
Married with four children, 4, 8, 10 & 11 years old.
Enjoy spending time with family.
Former Co-Chair of United Way for Dollar Bank.
During leisure time, I pursue playing golf and hockey, as well as coaching
youth hockey.