MICHAEL J. CHRISTIN, MBA
Chicago, IL 847-***-****
***********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchristin
CHIEF SALES OFFICER
Dynamic, engaging, and approachable hands-on leader with a strong track record of achievement. Highly regarded for developing profitable new markets, securing key accounts, and enhancing the brand while growing revenue. Recognized as a trusted advisor with a solid reputation for integrity and high standards. My career started with IBM, and then I worked for The Walt Disney Company, AT&T, Siemens, and T-Mobile in various sales and marketing leadership roles. University of Notre Dame, MBA.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Built models of organic, sustainable growth that accelerated the planned sale of 3 companies.
Implemented CRM packages and assigned metrics to hold nationwide sales teams accountable.
Changed compensation plans to grow margins, bottom-line revenue, and EBITDA.
Developed and managed marketing operations including SEO, PPC, lead generation, social media, retention, as well as media relations, advertising, communications, market, and competitive research.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
CHAINSTORE MAINTANENCE/MCS COMPANY 2024 to Present
SVP Business Development
CSM provides interior facility repair, maintenance, and renovations to the retail, restaurant, lodging, and commercial industries, also exterior services like snow removal, landscaping, and parking lot maintenance.
Responsible for identifying and executing growth opportunities that drove revenue, market expansion, and long-term strategic objectives for the company. Using high level of strategic thinking, leadership, and strong relationship-building skills, I worked closely with the executive leadership team and other departments to develop and execute business strategies that align with the company’s goals.
ALCIVIA 2022 to 2024
Chief Sales Officer
ALCIVIA is a $1B member-owned agricultural cooperative located in Wisconsin. We provide expertise in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, grain, and competitive operating loans and input financing.
Created aggressive monthly new business acquisition campaigns for 87 sales reps covering 5 separate business units while implementing a new compensation plan based on margin growth. Started Sandler corporate sales training. Implemented ZoomInfo and Salesforce CRM.
EXPRESS FACILITY MANAGEMENT 2020 to 2022
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Express Facility Management is a fully integrated, technology company that specializes in janitorial, sanitation, floor care, pest control, grounds maintenance, restoration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and consumables.
Completely restructured the sales and marketing team to create a model of organic, sustainable growth while achieving 18 percent margins. Implemented ZoomInfo, True Dialog and Dynamics CRM to grow revenue 27 percent while holding the sales and marketing teams accountable.
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE 2016 to 2020
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Provided proven, world-class sales and strategic marketing leadership to help B2B/B2C clients achieve breakthrough revenue growth and helped companies identify new avenues for revenue growth. Used existing people and infrastructure to build sales systems, processes, and accountability to create record-breaking growth for their business. As a result, businesses saved money, increased their productivity and ROI.
Companies included: Wisper ISP, SmartSource Rentals, Arch Painting, Prinova, LexRay, and Lebermuth.
T-MOBILE USA 2013 to 2016
Managing Director - Sales and Marketing
Developed and executed “new logos” sales strategy across 16 Midwestern states. 5 Direct Reports who manage direct and inside sales, retail, marketing, and sales support teams. 300+ employees to sell into the small and mid-market space. Built, developed and mentored a world-class regional inside and outside sales organization that had a “sense of urgency” with an extremely short sales cycle. $225M in revenue.
SIEMENS AG 2004 to 2013
Vice President of Global Sales
Led Global 100-person Managed Services team with 10 direct reports. Managed 20 global accounts; $100M annual quota; $15 M P&L budget. Positively managed client relationships with key customer executives (director to C-level) on current and future engagements, tracked project status, assigned quotas/resources, and allocated funds. Customers included BP, Bosch, Hewitt, 3M and Cardinal Health.
ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE
Global Managed Services Director, AT&T CORPORATION
Senior Affiliate Marketing Director for The Disney Channel, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
AS/400 Managed Services Representative, and Systems Engineer, IBM CORPORATION
Professional Sales training included:
Sandler - Advanced 'Foundations for Executives' Certification and Strategic and Cross Account Selling
Miller Heiman - Conceptual and Consultative Selling
Acclivus - Negotiation Strategy Certification
The Walt Disney Company - Executive Training Development Program – 12-month Certification
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA), UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME – FINANCE, ECONOMICS
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO – MARKETING
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Lazarus House - Overnight volunteer, St Charles, IL – 10+ years
Knights of Columbus – 3rd Degree, Chandler, AZ – 9+ years
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
University of Notre Dame - Club of Chicago, Phoenix and Madison, WI