CHRIS PETIT
VP sales or director of sales
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***********@*****.***
Addison, Il 60101
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished VP of Sales with a proven track record at Master Graphics and Sunny Direct, specializing in market expansion and strategic direction. Excelled in customer needs assessments and developing innovative marketing strategies, leading teams to surpass goals. Expert in quote and proposal management, blending exceptional communication skills with strategic planning to drive business growth.
SKILLS
●Customer needs assessments
●Customer consultations
●Promotions and marketing strategies
●Outreach initiatives
●Strategic direction
●Quote and proposal management
●Closing techniques
●Price Schedules
●RFP responses
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EXPERIENCE
VP OF SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, Rochelle
Master Graphics, June 2018-Present
●Team Leader of 4
●Analyzed market trends, customer feedback and competitive data to identify new business opportunities
●Leveraged strong communication skills to build relationships with key decision makers in the industry
●Developed innovative strategies to penetrate new markets and expand existing client base
●Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
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VP OF SALES/PRINCIPLE, Woodridge
Sunny direct, January 2004-June 2018
●Team leader 4 Jr people and collaborated and helped 4 Sr people
●Directed strategic planning efforts that enabled the organization to achieve its short-term goals while positioning itself for long-term success
●Met with staff members to discuss projects and set goals for upcoming projects
●Directed the planning and execution of new projects
●Mentored junior staff members on best practices in project management techniques
●Gave presentations at meetings and conventions to promote services and offerings
●Prepared budgets for approval, including those for funding & implementation.
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EDUCATION
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, IL
Southern Illinois University
REFERENCES
References available upon request
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
MENTOR, Itasca, Illinois
Benson Primary
●spend time with struggling kids
●Created an environment that enabled open communication between mentor and mentee relationships through active listening techniques.
●Helped mentees become self-reliant through coaching and counseling.
●Served as a positive role model to adolescents requiring guidance.
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Coach Youth Sports, Itasca, IL
●Baseball 7 years
●Basketball 2 years
●Soccer 1 year