KEN STOLL
**** **** *****, **** *****, Kentucky *1011 513-***-****
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SALES/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT
Diverse and Experienced results-driven sales professional with a proven track record in business development, sales, and marketing. Adept at building and nurturing client relationships, building sales teams and leading successful sales strategies, and establishing a strong presence in the community. With years of hands-on experience in building customer relationships that foster loyalty I possess a thorough understanding of market analysis, product or service positioning and sales strategies to enable any enterprise to establish a sustainable competitive advantage. Known for effective communication skills, a unique blend of experience, and the ability to collaborate and productively cooperate with diverse teams to accomplish the end goal. Proven success in driving business growth, and leading strategic initiatives to acquire market share. Keenly interested in contributing and building recurring revenue-based business models.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
Sales Professional
Strong inter-personal relationship skills
Hunter/Closer
Strong Communication Skills
Brand Ambassador
BtoB specialist
Troubleshooting
Embraces team spirit
Motivated
Strong Presentation Skills
Process and Goal Orientation
Problem-Solving
CAREER EXPERIENCE
OnPoint Home and Commerical Lending 2021-to present
Business Development
Originated over $30 million in loans, demonstrating a consistent ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
Served as a Brand Ambassador, enhancing the company's image and fostering goodwill in the community.
Proudly boosted sales for a locally family - owned business.
Regrettably the mortgage industry has suffered a meteoric decline in the past 24 months.
Unified Capital, Cincinnati, Ohio January 2017 – September 2021 Group sales
BtoB sales. Sold employee group benefits worked with “C-Suite” and/or decision makers vs. gatekeepers.
Conducted group presentations to execute enrollment.
Led the Tr-State area in enrollments.
Regrettably my mentors who started business passed away and Unified was sold.
Entrust America, Erlanger, Kentucky November 2005 – August 2016 Principal
Saw and efforted to fill a desperate need for personal Identity Protection and safeguards to mitigate corporate data breaches. ( See Links Below) Cincinnati Business Courier and You Tube describing Entrust America and value proposition.
Founded company for the purpose of providing Personal ID Protection and Safeguarding Corporate America against data breaches and recovery. (See links below in Cincinnati Business Courier and You Tube for complete details.
Built an effective BtoB marketing and sales strategy, resulting in the acquisition of 25,000 customers.
Managed all facets of sales and marketing and built a national 1099 sales force comprised of 50 ID protection agents.
Recruited, managed, and motivated a nationwide sales force for customer and merchant acquisition.
Consumer 1st, Blue Ash, Ohio May 2001 – June 2005 Principal
Pioneered a first-of-its-kind cash-back loyalty debit card at Consumer 1st. Took company from concept to reality.
Led, managed, and motivated a nationwide sales team, achieving success in a competitive market.
Served company in the capacity of sales and marketing and issued in excess of 50,000 loyalty cards.
Via BtoB sales acquired over 5000 participating merchants to give cash back to our consumer cardholders.
Demonstrated a 360-degree understanding of Operations, Sales, Accounting, and Reporting.
The Rental Store, Cincinnati, Ohio
Principal March 1986 – January 2001
Successfully grew The Rental Store from inception to 5 stores in 5 years.
Sold to a publicly held corporation (Rent-A-Center)
Oversaw all aspects of sales, marketing, operations, showcasing strong organizational and managerial skills.
Led the market with a unique marketing strategy and managed a substantial number of employees.
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Management
Thomas More University, Kentucky
May 1984
Relevant Coursework
Associate Degree in Economics
Associate Degree in Psychology
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Mortgage Broker NMLS 1745151
Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHHqAjkXh54&t=41s
https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/01/05/story6.html
REFERENCES
References available per request.
Built number of business and entrepreneurial endeavours but for the sake of resume brevity intentionally have not listed.
In Person Interview respectfully requested for omitted prior experience.