TODD WIEDENMEYER
www.linkedin.com/in/twiedenmeyer95 913-***-****
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SUMMARY
Territory Sales Manager specializing in multi-level selling with high
business acumen. Result driven, business development professional with
strategic orientation. Have 20 plus years with business to business
expertise. Territory Annual Sales up to 2.2 million. The states covered are
Missouri, Kansas & Nebraska. Responsible for the hiring and training of
Territory Sales Associates. I am known for my ability to acquire large
accounts, having an unusually high retention rate and internal & external
consensus building. Leader of high achieving teams, developing customers in
an ever changing market place, and transforming complex business processes
and operating models into achieving local and national business
initiatives. Have a hands-on leadership style, known for inspiring,
creatively motivating, and leading others to achieve personal and business
goals through motivating, strong coaching and interpersonal communication
skills. Excel in sales management, territory management, marketing & event
marketing. Dedicated, resourceful and result driven. Self motivated,
successfully operating out of an office in my home. Flexible on travel.
Areas of experience include:
Sales & Business Development Event Planning & Management
National Account Management Marketing Communication
Leadership & Team Management Promotion Planning & Execution
Business Process Improvement Vender/Partner Management
Program & Project Management Training & Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SALES CONSULTANT, OVERLAND PARK, KS
June 2014 - Current
Responsible for the writing of high level sales presentations, sales
training and coaching of sales forces. Have worked for companies in
Metering, Window & Door, Lawn care and Education.
Jostens Inc. Minneapolis, MN May 1999- June 2014
. Celebrating traditions with a memorable graduation experience, Graduation
Announcements, Diplomas, Jewelry, Awards and more.
Territory Sales Manager Kansas, Nebraska & Missouri (1999-2014)
Responsible for all territory management & sales in a 3 state area for
graduation & recognition products. Managed territory sales of 1.2 - 2.2
million annually. Manage a budget of $85,000 - $151,000. Managed & trained
Sales Associates and contract labor. Currently manage relationships with
Presidents, VP of Finance, Registrars, Alumni Associations, leased & non-
leased Bookstores, Athletic Directors and Coaches.
. Set up a partnership between the University of Nebraska & the Arbor Day
Foundation to create a greener & more sustainable graduation experience.
. Led a cross-functional leadership team to reduce marketing cost for
Jostens. This initiative saved Jostens Inc. over $200,000 annually.
. Finished in the top 10 nationally in sales 10 of the last 15 years.
. Inducted into Jostens Presidents club, recognizing over 15 million in
sales, since programs inception.
. Led multiple product categories in growth nationally over the last 15
years.
. Brought multiple factions, with different agendas, together to create
synergies to benefit an entire University.
Sprint - Overland Park, KS
(1996-1999)
Sprint offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wire line communication
services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumer, business and
government users. Sprint, by the end of 2013, has served more than 54
million customers.
. Directed and coordinated the sale of Sprint voice & data services to Mid-
Major accounts.
. Acquired some of the top Mid-Major accounts in the Kansas City Branch.
. Valued team leader within the Kansas City Branch.
. Offered Management position.
Intirion Corporation/MicroFridge Inc. - Boston, MA (1992-1996)
Responsible for the sales & marketing of commercial appliances and in-room
mini bars to hotels, university resident housing, assisted living
facilities and military facilities. Responsible for managing a seven state
territory. Worked with Vice Presidents of Finance, Facilities and Directors
of Housing.
. Doubled territory sales for 3 of 4 years
. Established companies first/only full product line account.
. Authored convenience store concept presentation.
. Ranked 5th nationally in collegiate sales.
other relevant experiences
CBF Commercial collections/Heartland Collection Services
Senior Sales Representative
. Acquired business accounts for receivable collections.
modern Business Systems/Dover graphics, inc.
Sales Manager/Sales Representative
. Sales & sales management of office copiers.
EDUCATION
Central Missouri State
University
Major: Business Management Minor: Marketing
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
IMPAX Sales Management, IMPAX Advance Sales, Holden Power Base Selling,
Spin Selling and Dale Carnegie
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Salesforce, ACT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook