Robert A. Minor
***** ******* ***** ******* *****, OH, 44138 440-***-****
*********@*****.***
IT Sales Specialist
Hardware / Software Sales Expertise Executive Level Relationships
Results-driven, tenacious professional with an accomplished career
identifying, recommending, and selling IT solutions to meet the needs of my
clients. Consistently surpassed sales goals, resulting in receiving
numerous recognition awards. Articulate, persuasive communicator with
meticulous attention-to-detail and organizational skills. Additional
capabilities include:
( Business Development / Implementation ( Proven Enterprise
Software Sales Experience
( Client Development / Market Share Growth ( Long- and
Short-Term Project Management
( Revenue Generation / Profitability ( Strategic Research
/ Analysis
( Partnerships / Strategic Alliances ( High-Profile
Presentations
( Salesforce CRM ( Seasoned Traveler / Road Warrior
Experience
Objective
To obtain a career position as an Outside Sales Representative or Account
Executive that will allow me to grow professionally and financially. I
believe I am talented enough to sell anything I can develop a passion for.
Professional Experience
Empowering People (Provider Services Inc.), North Olmsted, Ohio Dec
2012- July 2014
IT Account Manager- MRDD Facilities
Managed and sustained relationships predicated on trust and ongoing support
for 29 MRDD Facilities within Provider Services Health Care.
. Managed a team of four, covering facilities throughout the State of
Ohio, servicing all of their IT hardware / software needs.
. Analyzed facilities current hardware configurations, making
recommendations, purchasing, and installing any new hardware to increase
efficiency throughout the facilities.
. Worked with employees daily installing, training, and managing their
software needs.
. Served as the primary point of contact in reporting monthly to the IT
director and company owner on facility updates and issues.
. Trained all new field representatives.
Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems, Valley View, Ohio May 2006 - Dec 2011
Outside Account Manager
Responsible for Hardware / Software sales within a 25 state territory,
covering over 400 dealerships.
. HDDS Salesman of the year 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011.
. Developed on-site dealership hardware configuration in preparation of
hardware / software proposals, Closing over 85% of my open quotations
averaging over $100,000 per transaction.
. Never missed a sales goal / quota throughout my tenure at HDDS.
. Generated leads, developed long-term relationships, and managed accounts
throughout United States, focusing specifically on targets within the
power sports industry.
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. Negotiated with top level decision makers and investors, making
successful presentations targeting client needs and ROI.
. Selected to train and mentor new employees. Provided overall guidance
regarding territory and travel planning, and CRM management.
Market One (Alliance Staffing), Beachwood, OH Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
Inside Sales Manager, Telesales Department
Selected for a role as an Inside Sales Manager from a previous position as
an Inside Sales Representative, and assumed managerial responsibility of 20
proactively calling potential .
Facilitated the growth of approximately 24 accounts valued in excess of $1
million.
. My team averaged over 50 calls per day each, averaging a close rate of
over 5% throughout my employment.
. Surpassed quarterly sales and client satisfaction targets on a continual
basis.
. Conducted extensive consultation services for clients in developing call
scripts and marketing strategies, exploring niche markets and brand
building opportunities.
. Trained and coached new employees on closing in one call and handling
objections.
Applied Industrial Technologies, Cleveland, Ohio Aug 2003 - Dec 2004
Inside Sales Representative
Inside Sales Representative selling maintenance supplies nationwide
. Responsible for cold calling, presenting, and managing account across
the United States.
. Negotiated directly with top decision makers in closing over 70% of my
quoted business, each transaction averaging over $500. My largest single
sale was over $50K.
. Led the sales team (total gross profit) 15 out of 17 months.
Additional Experience:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Middleburg Hts., Ohio Aug 2001 - Feb 2003
Promoted to Assistant Manager after being a successful Customer Service
Representative, consistently achieving my monthly sales quotas.
Sherwin Williams Co., Toledo, Ohio Sep 1998 - Aug 2001
Worked as an Inside Sales Representative while attending college. I was
accepted into the management trainee program, but decided to go back to
Cleveland after school.
Education
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specializing in Marketing.
Double Minor in E-Commerce & Management
Additional Training
Completed "Cold Calling For Cowards" Course - Case Western Reserve
University
Completed "Closing the Sale" Course - Case Western Reserve University