***** ***** ****** ** ****** J. Banker Residence:
Elk River, MN 55330 763-***-****
Mobile: 763-***-****
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SUMMARY OF ( Accomplished and Versatile Sales Professional with a
PROFESSIONAL proven record of performance and results in competitive
environments.
QUALIFICATIONS ( Highly effective in building strong relationships with
decision makers.
( Experienced in identifying client needs and providing customized
solutions.
. Demonstrated success in new business development and
growth.
( Skilled communicator and negotiator with strong active listening
abilities.
. Dedicated, consultative and integrity-driven;
committed to exceeding expectations.
EXPERTISE ( Key Account Development & Growth ( New Business Development
( Sales Presentation & Negotiations ( Accounting Services Sales
( Customer Relationship Building ( Successful IT Background
( Sales Team Leadership & Coaching ( Top Sales Performance
( Diverse Industry Sales Experience ( Strong Listening Skills
CAREER Recruited as Client Development Director a second time by
HIGHLIGHTS Company President of CSI Accounting Services to retool sales
and marketing efforts. Coached and motivated sales team to
focus on quality leads and improved close ratio.
( Generated $80,000 per year in back tax revenue and $30,000
per year in
installment fees.
( Generated $10,000 per year in accounting services in
recurring monthly revenue.
( Generated an average of 4 new accounts per month.
Recruited by former manager to grow and develop IT managed
solutions offering at Ideal Systems Solutions.
Recognized as a Top 10% Producer by Accountants Marketing &
Motivational Organization (AMMO) from 2007 to 2010.
Established and developed solid relationships with key IT
decision makers at mid- to large-size companies. Provided
prompt, efficient service, customer focused solutions and
consistent follow through, resulting in strong customer
loyalty, account growth and long term partnerships.
Gained valuable sales and business development experience in
the Accounting, IT and Mortgage industries. Repeatedly
recruited by area companies based on outstanding sales
performance, work ethic and reputation for integrity.
Successfully prospected and developed new and existing
business for CIC Systems, Nexus Information Systems, and
Comark Corporate Sales. Delivered persuasive sales
presentations to IT management based on trust, integrity and
product quality, resulting in consistent close and new
business.
Recognized by Comark with President's Club Award as the Top
Performer in Minnesota for two consecutive years.
Consistently met and exceeded sales goals at Wells Fargo,
Nexus, CIC, Allied Home Mortgage.
As Lead Account Executive at Comark, coached Account Managers
in building individual account growth while personally
developing new business. Enhanced customer retention through
outstanding team service.
Martin J. Banker
R sum of Qualifications
EXPERIENCE Palmetto Partners, LLC, Minneapolis, MN
Business Growth Specialist July 2014 to present
CSI Accounting Services, Minneapolis, MN
Client Development Director January 2013 to June 2014
Ideal Systems Solutions, Minneapolis, MN
Account Manager IT Solutions Sales July 2011 to January 2013
Independent Health and Life insurance Agent
September 2010 to July 2011
CSI ACCOUNTING SERVICES, Minneapolis, MN
The CFO for Small Business.
Client Development Director 2007 to Sept 2010
WELLS FARGO, Minneapolis, MN
Home Mortgage Consultant 2006 to 2007
CTX MORTGAGE, Plymouth, MN
Loan Officer - Recruited by Wells Fargo 2005 to 2006
ALLIED HOME MORTGAGE, Elk River, MN
Loan Officer - Recruited by CTX 2004 through 2005
UNITED FAMILY MORTGAGE, Elk River, MN
Loan Officer - Recruited by Allied 2003 to 2004
NEXUS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Plymouth, MN
Account Executive - IT Products and Services 2002 to 2003
COMARK CORPORATE SALES (now Insight), St. Paul, MN
Lead IT Account Executive 1997 to 2002
( Previous experience as an IT Account Executive at CIC Systems (acquired
by Compucom), Edina, MN.
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT ( Obtained Health and Life Insurance license in November 2010
. Completed seven Accounting Sales Strategies Seminars
though Accountants Marketing and Motivational
Organization (AMMO) 2007 to Present Intensive
Telemarketing Training
. Product knowledge seminars in CISCO networking,
Microsoft software and network storage.
. Intensive telemarketing training
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Eau Claire, WI
Major in Business Administration - Marketing (seven courses remaining)
TECHNOLOGY ( MS Office Suite ( Creative Solutions software
. ACT ( QuickBooks
. Peachtree