CHRISTOPHER A. BALASH
* **** **** ***** ( Fairport, NY 14450
585-***-**** ( ************@*****.***
SUMMARY Successful, Goal Oriented, Leader - I pride myself on my
ability to step into any territory and make an immediate,
meaningful difference. My talent to develop trusting
relationships with my customers has made me a successful
sales professional. The respect I earn from my teammates
has made me a proven leader.
EXPERIENCE Konica Minolta Business Solutions Rochester, NY
(4/10-Present)
Named Account Executive
. Stack Rank of 22 Nationally Year to Date
. Successfully engaged $1,250,000 in net new opportunities
to pipeline
V Currently at 98% of
Year to Date Quota
V Earned Certification in
Core Solutions
V Earned Certification in
Production Print
Account Executive Rochester, NY (8/09-3/10)
. Successfully sold and leased document management
software, multi-function copiers and printers.
. Stack Rank of 13 Nationally through Fiscal 2009
V 128% of Plan in Fiscal 2009
V Produced Revenues of $192,000 in Net New
Business
V Earned Certification as Legal Specialist
IKON Office Solutions Rochester, NY (4/07-6/09)
Account Executive
. Successfully sold and leased document management
software, multi-function copiers and printers.
. Finished 3rd in Marketplace Rankings 2008
V 122% of Plan in Fiscal 2008
V Produced Revenues of $511,120 in Fiscal 2008
. Increased clientele by 25 percent by building trust and
value with customers.
V Winner - Global
Telephone Blitz contest
Q3 '07
V Winner - Analog
Telephone Blitz contest
Q1 '08
V Winner - Printer
Telephone Blitz contest
Q3 '08
. Strategically engaged contacts with the latest products
and information.
. Responsible for monthly forecasting meetings, account
planning sessions, and progress reviews.
. Provided post-sale training and support to ensure total
fulfillment of purchases.
. Attended seminars and informational meetings to improve
product knowledge.
V Canon Sales Skills
Certification
V Kyocera Mita Product
Knowledge Award
. Documented and updated all inside and outside sales
activities into database on daily basis.
. Maintained existing customer base with great detail to
service and problem resolution.
Grizzly Graphics Screen Printing Rochester, NY (01/05-05/05)
Business Development Intern
. Learned all day-to-day operations of the business and
the importance of quality service.
. Increased the company's client base by inside and
outside sales engagements.
V Responsible for 20% of all new customers
during 4 month period
. Executed orders thoroughly to ensure brand loyalty.
COMMUNITY American Red Cross Rochester, NY
(2001-Present)
INVOLVEMENT United Way Rochester, NY
(2007-Present)
Dan Karg Memorial Foundation Rochester, NY
(2007-Present)
EDUCATION Nazareth College of Rochester
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Concentrations in Marketing and Sports Management
May 2006
ACTIVITIES Men's Varsity Lacrosse (2002-2006)
. Empire Eight All-Conference Honors (2003-2006)
. Played in the NCAA Division III Championship Game (2004)