Business Development

Leslie S. Joseph

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Birmingham, MI 248-***-**** **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished Sales Professional who excels at developing and maintaining business relationships. Skilled at identifying prospective clients through established lead methodologies for new business. Proficient in achieving and surpassing both sales and production goals. Adept at educating clients on various products and services, enabling them to make an informed decision about what is going to work best for their unique needs. Dedicated to contributing to a company’s efficiency, growth, and profitability while focusing on career advancement.

Marketing Sales Revenue Growth QuickBooks CRM Advertising Customer Service Social Media Management Event Planning Relationship Building Website Management Negotiations Market Analysis Trend Management Time Management B2B Relationship Management Client Relations Accounting Bookkeeping Business Development CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Stay-at-Home Mom Birmingham, MI 2023-Present

CHIEF HOUSEHOLD OFFICER

Managed the transition from a fast-paced sales career to full-time motherhood, developing discipline, patience, and resilience. Honed strong time-management and organizational skills while effectively balancing various household responsibilities. Key Accomplishments:

Established a structured routine for eating, sleeping, and activities, while nurturing a strong bond.

Implemented Montessori-style learning to foster independence and creativity.

Prepared nutritious, homemade meals from scratch to support healthy development. Oakes Farms Food and Distribution Naples, FL 2021 – 2023 SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Independently managed Produce and Dairy Sales accounts for restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and exclusive private clubs. Responsibilities included initiating cold calls, fostering customer relationships, order processing, coordinating delivery routes, setting weekly pricing, monitoring profit margins, and handling accounts payable. Key Accomplishments:

Increased weekly sales threefold within the first 8 months, leading to the additional role of customer relations specialist.

Emerged as the top sales performer company-wide, overcoming the challenges of no prior experience in food distribution and adjusting to a new geographical area.

Showcased extensive knowledge of products, effectively communicating with customers about growing regions, availability, and industry shortages.

La-La Lashes Birmingham, MI 2013 – 2020

OWNER / ESTHETICIAN

Oversaw all facets of the business including marketing and advertising to generate revenue, build the client base, and raise awareness in the community. Ensured accuracy of information by balancing and managing the books regularly. Key Accomplishments:

Raised brand awareness and built a robust client base via marketing and advertisements incorporating social media, magazine editorials, charity events, word of mouth, and local events/media.

Captured clientele from competitors due to extensive knowledge, expertise, excellence, and client referrals.

Retained existing clients by honing and perfecting concierge treatment.

Generated $200K+ annually after building a business from the ground up, helping earn a reputation as the go-to lash extension salon in a small prestigious town.

Expanded the client base to 800+ women over the course of eight years. Aspen Technologies Brighton, MI 2008 – 2013

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Sold and marketed polyurethane foam components to the domestic and international automotive industry. Designed, created, and maintained the company website.

Key Accomplishments:

Closed $5M+ in new business sales during the first 18-months with companies such as Ford, Nissan, Honda, and Chrysler. Ivanhoe Huntley Homes West Bloomfield, MI 2005 – 2008 SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Elevated brand awareness through community marketing initiatives, coordinated realtor functions, and engaged in corporate outreach efforts. Analyzed market conditions and made recommendations on product availability, modifications, pricing, and incentives. Key Accomplishments:

Boosted profitability by generating $3.6M in written business using innovative selling skills. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Associate of Liberal Arts, Schoolcraft College

Health Fitness, Prevention, and Rehabilitation Coursework, Central Michigan University State of Michigan Real Estate Salesperson

Certified Xtreme Lashes Stylist

State of Michigan Esthetics License

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