CHRIS FREITAG
*** *. ************ *** • Glendora, CA 91741
626-***-**** • *-*******@****.***
Regional Sales Manager
Experienced Professional with a track record of consistently high territory growth. Background in direct B2B sales as well as distributor sales. Skilled in using cold calling to generate new business. Known for successfully identifying and overcoming customer pain points to close the deal. Proven ability to work independently from home office as well as within a sales team. Demonstrated excellence in rapport building, customer relations, and networking. Analytical problem solver who routinely exceeds market share goals. Able to manage multiple accounts with excellent follow-up and relationship management.
Cold Calling • Prospecting • Territory Management • Account Management
Problem Solving • Market Penetration • Skilled Rapport Builder • Customer Satisfaction
Sales Funnel • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) • High-Impact Presentations
Solution Selling • Consultative Selling • Microsoft Office • Customer Needs Assessment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Unifirst Corporation, Austin, Texas 4-2010 thru 7-2010
Managed Uniform Rental Company
Sales Representative
Extensive new hire training. Responsible for new business in the Northwest Austin Corridor.
Provide weekly planning reports and well as forecasted closed business. Daily updates on Blackberry(CRM)
First Houston Capital, Houston, Texas 4-2008 thru 2-2010
Texas based Independent Investment advisors
Vice President of Business Development
Generate sales in the Central Texas region. Through self-generated leads, cold call and network to establish relationships with high net worth individuals, foundations, endowments and corporations. Follow up accordingly by using Customer Relationship Management(CRM) ACT!
Series 65 Certification. Proficient with Microsoft Office.
FOAMTEC INTERNATIONAL, Oceanside, CA • 3-2001 thru 3-2008
Provider of specialized cleaning products for niche markets in the hi-tech sector.
West Coast and Midwest Regional Manager
Oversee business-to-business (B2B) and distributor sales in a 20 state region in the Midwest territory. Deliver sales presentations and technical demonstrations to engineering groups of up to 20. Proactive with customers to ensure 100% satisfaction. Target a diverse client base spanning the semiconductor, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries. Prepare quotes and provide samples. Extrapolate monthly sales reports to ensure adequate distributor stocking levels and customer inventories. Manage client base through customer relationship management (CRM) database software ACT! 40% travel. Work from home office.
• Grew territory 50% over the last 2 years. (2006-07)
• At least 20% growth per year over last 5 years (2003-2007)
EDUCATION
Business Management – California State University at Fullerton, Fullerton, California
Associate of Arts Degree – Rio Hondo College Whittier, California