RICHARD C. PADEN
Winnetka, IL *0093
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DIRECTOR SALES & MARKETING
Market Identification...Key Accounts
Relationship Building...Target Marketing
Growth Planning...Competitive Analysis
Brand Awareness...Call Centers...Team Development
I have designed and rolled out successful revenue,
brand awareness and sales staff performance growth
initiatives in one of the most turbulent and
competitive of industries. My work has solidified
profitable, long term relationships with both major
corporate partners and with individual consumers
faced with a dizzying range of buying choices.
The experience and skill I have developed in
leading a top financial services provider to
multiple successes is applicable in virtually any
service-oriented B2B organization dealing with the
challenges of service development, competitive
pressure, customer relationship growth and a
rapidly changing market. My key abilities include:
Positioning products and services for sales success
in rapidly changing markets
Keeping product and service development tightly
customer focused
Overcoming stubborn revenue growth challenges
Building and maintaining customer relationships
Capturing greater market share
I hold an MBA (Marketing emphasis) from DePaul
University and a BA in Political Science from
Loyola University. You will find me to be flexible,
innovative and willing to tackle the toughest of
challenges with energy and purpose.
CAREER HISTORY
VP / Director Client Development, HSBC, 2005 to
2009. Held P&L responsibility for growing sales
volume and market penetration. Managed
relationships with over 20 major clients, including
Costco, Sony, Mitsubishi, Boscov’s and Bose for
this financial services multinational. Controlled
$300K budget. Led staff of 25.