STEPHANIE VELAZQUEZ
**** ********** ** Costa Mesa, CA 92626 949-***-**** *********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Exceptional account developer experienced in consultative sales, consumer finance and management. Accomplished professional with diverse experience poised to transition a solid background in business solutions, territory development and client retention. Proven success in lead generation and selling services to executives and C-level customers. Extremely organized and disciplined; posses well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and direct others in a supportive, cooperative team environment. Proactive and results driven team player, skilled in managing tasks in fast-paced, deadline intensive environments.
Areas of expertise include:
Consultative Sales Technical Sales Financial Analysis
Territory Development Implementation Budgets/P&L
Contract Negotiations Marketing Strategies/Programs Sales Driven/Hunter Mentality
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Source Industries, Inc – Manufacturing /Importing Costa Mesa, CA 2009 – Present
Sr. Account Manager (Business Development, Account Management)
Establish new business growth through marketing to C-level clients through prospecting and networking
Developed strategic partnerships with key vendors to increase sales volume
Prepare, maintain and update business development plans, business reviews and activity reports
Negotiate deal terms, and coordinate international import shipments
Proactively consult with new and existing customers to create the highest levels of client retention
Responsible for budgets, quarterly sales targets, profitability objectives
Maintain all purchasing needs, pricing and contract negotiations
Internap Network Services – Internet Service Solutions Provider Costa Mesa, CA 2008 – 2009
National Sr. Account Executive (Outside Sales)
Drive all lines of internet-based applications, up-sell, upgrade and remove any and all technical barriers
Manage and maintain a global territory of fortune 500 companies
Accurately manage quota funnels and forecasts through Salesforce
Perform financial forecasting and prepare budgets to meet the goals and objectives of the company
Architect business solutions for companies growth potential/Identify opportunities
Coordinate client renewals, closing contracts and actively engage in lead generation
Number one producing executive in the month of November
Effectively target vertical markets and generate new business through strategic cold calling methods
Proven experience of meeting and exceeding quarterly sales goals
Nationstar/Centex Homes – Wholesale Lender Laguna Hills, CA 2004 – 2007
Sales Manager (Manager/Outside Sales)
Manage a team of inside and outside wholesale account executives covering the states of California, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado
Ensure clear goals, objectives and performance standards are established and communicated across all levels of management and staff
Prepare and participate in quarterly production presentations to Executive Management including CEO
Led sales team to exceed monthly quotas. Number one producing Inside Sales Manager for profitability
Review daily operating expenses and conduct weekly budget variance reports
Preparation and interpretation of cost analysis and variance analysis including rolling forecast, business plans and strategy plans
Managed daily, weekly, and long term activities to steer a multimillion dollar pipeline to meet monthly volume and revenue projections
Conducted weekly on-going strategy meetings with team and management
Presented in quarterly reviews with CEO, COO, CFO and other corporate personnel
Recruit and hire Account Executives. Monitor and evaluate performances of staff members as needed. Ensure training and development of employees; assist in coaching, consultations and termination process as necessary
Interfaced with escrow companies, appraisers, local realtors, financial advisors and referral sources
Account Executive (Outside Sales)
Increased revenue by expanding business development in the Los Angeles and Orange County territories
Exceeded monthly sales quota resulting in #1 ranking within our region
Maintain relationships with potential deal sources including high net worth Brokers, Owners, Lenders and other Real Estate Professionals throughout the nation
Conducted effective sales presentations to a legion of approved brokers in Southern California
Managed a pipeline balancing volume, revenue and sources
Completed daily and weekly sales calls and customer visits
Trained new account executives and mentored existing executives for region
Awarded Pinnacle Club in 2004 and 2005
Ingram Micro – Networking, Hardware, Software Distributor Santa Ana, CA 1997 – 2004
Channel Account Manager/Account Manager (Inside/Outside Sales)
Managed an account base which consisted of 15 clients with over $30 million in annual revenue
Directly led and influenced a team of sales representatives
Completed foundations of management training, leadership excellence
Awarded the Top Performing Margin for Q1 at 101% achievement
Territory visits to maintain Business relationships (40% travel)
Attended Weekly industry related seminars to further develop technical skills
Aggressively grew the account base while progressively increasing sales of focus products
Self promoted after increasing a $2.3 million territory to an $11.3 million territory
Business Development (Sales)
Responsible for 50 accounts in the Var/Commercial division while continuing to focus on uncovering new business opportunities
Used negotiation skills to maximize margins and exceed monthly quotas
President’s Club winner for achieving revenue of 120% and gross profit of 115%
Received the July and August 1999 Triple Crown Award for achieving revenue, profit & margin goals
ACADEMIC / AWARDS /CERTIFICATION
#1 Sales Manger Award Nationstar Mortgage 2007
Pinnacle Club Award Ingram Micro 2005
Presidents Club Award Ingram Micro 2001
Cisco Small/Medium Business Certification 2000
Business Administration Fullerton College Fullerton, CA