ALEXANDER G. ("ALEX") CONNER
Current Address:
Cell: 317-***-****
Chicago, IL 60640
E-mail:
*************@*****.***
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/alexander-conner/22/560/b3b/en
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a channel sales team or business development management position
in a progressive and growing technology company wherein I will be selling
to clients that are highly familiar with computers and higher end
technology. The ideal position would allow me to leverage my experience in
dealing with business partner relationships: both building them and
maintaining them.
WORK EXPERIENCE
REDSKY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Chicago, IL
October
2012 to
Present
Currently work as an Associate Sales Director on the Major Channels team.
Primary responsibility is to work with the Cisco Systems reseller community
to build and maintain business relationships with these companies.
Currently generate approximately $2.5 million in annual sales through the
reseller community. Some of the deals I close myself, and others are passed
off as leads to RedSky Sales Directors. Recently conceived overall strategy
and led primary execution of setting up a long sought after partnership
with one of Cisco's largest resellers. Travel to various industry
tradeshows throughout the year, most notably Cisco Live.
ANGIE'S LIST
Indianapolis, IN
July 2010 to
May 2012
Worked as an Advertising Sales Representative for Angie's List in a 100%
commission environment. Was responsible for selling traditional marketing
programs to service providers. Responsibilities included cold calling (by
phone) service providers, educating them on their Angie's List profile, and
explaining how Angie's List worked. Job was to convince them to utilize
marketing programs offered by the company. Participated in monthly sales
training, which covered a wide range of topics and scenarios.
AUTHOR SOLUTIONS (Book Publisher)
Bloomington, IN
August 2009 to
March 2010
Headed up the sales data analysis function on a six-man financial analysis
team. In role as Financial Analyst daily responsibilities included creating
a sales summary for every aspect of the company. Worked closely with upper
management, company executives, and the entire sales team. Other
responsibilities included working with sales data, recognizing trends and
patterns, and presenting my findings to management.
AZULI RECORDS (Record Label)
London, UK
May 2007 to August 2007
Oversaw all of the company's Internet downloading sites. Compiled data,
created presentations to display data to management, created press
releases, and worked with the company's accountant on a variety of
financial matters.
LIVE-360 (Concert Promotions)
Indianapolis, IN
May 2006 to August
2006
Led the company's marketing "Street Team." Acted as the liaison between the
office employees and the backstage crew during concerts. Worked with radio
stations, local TV stations, local businesses, and schools to promote
upcoming events.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Also comfortable with using the
following CRM solutions: SalesForce and NetSuite.
EDUCATION
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington, IN
August 2004 to May 2009
. Earned a Masters of Science in Accounting (MSA) - May 2009
. Freshman Direct Admit to the Kelley School of Business
. Earned BS in Marketing & Finance - August 2008
. Alpha Lambda Delta freshman academic honorary
. Active member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity