BRETT ABBOTT

Chicago, IL *****

832-***-**** E-mail: adnfv0@r.postjobfree.com

SALES/MARKETING PROFESSIONAL

Dynamic, entrepreneurial sales strategist with 4+ years of achievement and demonstrated success driving sales growth in highly competitive markets. Focused growth on company revenues and improving sales team performance. Proven skills in tenaciously identifying and building new business, securing customer loyalty and contributing impactful value in a professional team environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Market Positioning

• Key Client Retention

• Organizational Leadership

• Solution Selling Strategies

• Territory Growth/Development

• High Impact Sales Presentations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Showpad — Chicago, Illinois, April 2018 - present

• Strategize with Sales and Marketing on which companies to target

• Find the relevant contacts within those companies and reach out via email, phone, and LinkedIn

• Build up connections and educate target audience on sales enablement

• Qualify prospects & set up meetings for sales

• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure a constant flow of quality leads

• Work towards a quarterly sales target

142% Average Quarterly Attainment

$580,500 ARR sourced MM West

PROFESSIONAL RECRUITER

Toby Richey and Associates – Houston, Texas, Oct 2016 – June 2017

• Successfully negotiated client expectations against candidate expertise to ensure long term retention of client candidate relationships.

• Responsible for retention and growth of existing client base through strategic long-lasting customers relationship and applied knowledge of proven best in class industry practices;

• Actively researched and identified prospective clients through effective use of professional online and in-person networking resources.

3 to 4 set meetings a week

200 per day call average.

CRUISE TRAVEL AGENT

VacationsToGo – Houston, Texas, Apr 2014 – Aug 2016

• Full autonomy to effectively allocate negotiated incentives between provider and high value customers to a mutually satisfactory conclusion.

• Provided relevant and effective lines of communication with the client throughout the sales process;

• Ensured excellent customer service by researching and providing informed solutions to meet client’s objectives;

• Coordinated all aspects of the domestic and international travel. Annual Revenue Generation: $1.5-2 MM; Ranked 50 out of 400 employees; 91% scored customer service MANAGEMENT RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

ALLIANT GROUP – Houston, Texas, Jul 2013 – Apr 2014

• Maintained existing client base relationships to proactively identify opportunities to meet the client’s career objectives;

• Actively researched and identified prospective clients through effective use of professional networking resources. EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science Degree – Mass Media & Comm., Eastern Illinois University – Charleston, Illinois, 1999-2003

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