Ron W. Brown
**** ******** ***** ************, **** 43068
H: 614-***-**** C: 614-***-**** E: abuu7h@r.postjobfree.com
Account Manager Marketing Representative Account Executive
Providing business development success rooted in ability to maintain long-term
relationships with accounts, introduce comprehensive sales and account
management solutions, complete multiple projects within time and resource
budgets, and perform well beyond both account and company expectations.
Areas of Strengths & Expertise
Relationship Building Strategic Business Planning Market
Client Management Sales/Marketing Concepts Analysis/Research
Productivity Improvement Major Account/National Sales Market Penetration
Needs Assessment Product Introduction
Project Management Vendor Negotiations Creative/Strategic
Cold Calling/Telemarketing Selling Follow-Up
Career Highlights & Contributions
District Sales Manager - Cranel, Inc.
. Successfully developed and managed 3 of 5 largest company accounts
(McKesson, ISSI and Coca-Cola), each generating over $1 million in sales
annually; accounts contributed to 23% sales increase (facilitated through
collaboration with representatives on presentation of manufacturer and
distribution promotions).
District Sales Manager - Cranel, Inc.
. Increased business activity 66% and gross profit 25% within company's 2nd
largest account (McKesson); exceeded annual sales quota and achieved
Presidents Club (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004); implemented multi-year
bundled service solution and integrated ancillary products preventing
expensive downtime.
District Sales Manager - Cranel, Inc.
. Achieved highest gross profit of $750,000, calculating to 40% above
profit goal (earning 1st place recognition throughout sales
professionals); introduced of annual service solution within North
American sites of Coca-Cola; comprised multi-level service response,
service and parts logistics, and budgets established per client site.
Marketing Representative - Western Office Solutions
. Navigated and closed sale of comprehensive service solution with Maricopa
Integrated Health System generating $75,000 gross profit.
Account Executive - Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)
. Expanded managed base to over $1.2 million in account revenue; generated
over 100% of sales and new customer acquisition targets; recognized with
"Superstar Award" for Great Lakes Region; secured over $150,000 in new
business through marketing campaign demonstrations to prospective
commercial businesses.
Professional Experience
Central Ohio Credit Corporation (COCC) - Columbus, Ohio May 2012 to March
2013
Sub-prime automotive finance company; generates over $12 million annually
through strong customer service, collection, recovery and underwriting
principles.
Marketing Representative
Represented company and promoted loan options to automobile dealers
throughout central Ohio market; included service and rates presentation as
well as consumer background analysis and immediate underwriting responses
(enabling dealers to immediately close sales deals).
. While in position, consistently outperformed competitors (22 throughout
region) and extended decisions on over 500 purchase deals.
. Underwent extremely valuable training throughout collections, recovery,
customer service and underwriting departments.
Western Office Systems - Tempe, Arizona September 2010 to July 2011
Systems integration firm specializing in design, customization,
implementation and support of production-level document and data capture
solutions, content management applications and imaging systems.
Account Manager
Brought in to orchestrate introduction and implementation of professional
services, support, training/education and automation of paper-based
processes throughout Phoenix territory; proactively communicated with
account decision-makers (within hospital systems, financial and
governmental entities) to gain insight into current environment and system
integration requirements.
. While in role, trusted as resource for both colleagues and management;
generated $100,000 gross profit; secured 9 accounts overall, including
sale of large on-line asset management support solution generating
$75,000 gross profit.
. Strategically built and maintained prospect pipeline through use of
trade show attendee list as well as trade magazines and industry
websites.
Cranel, Inc. - Columbus, Ohio 1999 to 2010
Provides industry-leading distribution expertise to ECM VARs and ISVs, OEDs
and Check Automation businesses.
District Sales Manager
Organized and carried out introduction of support solutions to end-user
customer channel (throughout 8-state Southeast US territory); subsequently
dispatched to manage 12-state west coast territory; simultaneously
coordinated maintenance agreement renewals throughout existing account
base.
Facilitated sales and client management through regular site visits,
coordination of service resources, presentation of sale proposals, and
introduction of innovative support solutions; maintained travel
accommodation budget (spread throughout travel, lodging, food and
entertainment).
. Performance highlighted with generation of $385,000 in gross profit in
2009; increased market positioning by compiling and analyzing market
data and remaining current on industry trends.
SubmitOrder.com - Lewis Center, Ohio
Business Development Executive (1998-1999)
Dun & Bradstreet Corporation - Columbus, Ohio
Account Executive (1996-1998)
The Credit Bureau of Columbus - Columbus, Ohio
Marketing Representative (1992-1996)
Education & Professional Development
Tiffin University - Tiffin, OH
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, 1991
Dale Carnegie Sales Training Sandler Sales Training Spin Selling Sales
Training
Electronic Content Management Practitioner (ECMp) Certified
6990 Blackoak Drive Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 H: 614-***-**** C:
614-***-**** E: abuu7h@r.postjobfree.com