Chad Engstrom

Current

• Sign Consultant at Michael's Signs, Inc.

Past

• Account Executive at Alpha Neonx Sign & Lighting LLC
• Account Manager - New Business Development at Everbrite, LLC

Education

• Waukesha County Technical College
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
• D.C. Everest High School

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Recommended

11 people have recommended Chad

Connections

261 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• My Company
• YP Impact

Chad Engstrom’s Summary

My experience over the last several years have primarily been in B2B sales with project management responsibilities. I have always exceled in providing excellent customer service while always keeping my customer's best interest in mind. I truly enjoy sales in the Milwaukee local market knowing every day I am adding to my business and personal network which in turn helps me become more successful. My goals are to continue to build my network, have my name associated with the best people in all industries and work towards the common goals of our customers and the Company.

Chad Engstrom’s Specialties:

Sales, Corporate Branding, Project Management, Team Leadership, Marketing, Advertising

Chad Engstrom’s Experience

• Sign Consultant

  Michael's Signs, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  June 2009 — Present (8 months)

  Sales development within southeastern Wisconsin performing business-to-business sign sales for custom sign manufacturer; provide critical business decisions and feedback through all departments, including administration, production, and field services.

• Account Executive

  Alpha Neonx Sign & Lighting LLC

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  September 2005 — October 2008 (3 years 2 months)

  Sales development within southeastern Wisconsin performing business-to-business sign sales for custom sign manufacturer; supervise all sales staff; provide critical business decisions and feedback through all departments, including administration, production, and field services; assist President in interviewing new sales candidates and provide appropriate sales training for each new candidate.
  • Brought in two major accounts that broadened overall company presence in market from Midwest regional to national level.
  • Led sales force in total sales in 2006, 2007 and 2008, with increased revenues of 35%.
  • On-going participation in continuing education through attending regional/national conferences and researching new products, materials, and vendors.

• Account Manager - New Business Development

  Everbrite, LLC

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Plastics industry)

  January 2001 — August 2006 (5 years 8 months)

  Provided critical role in sales department through researching potential major national accounts in all regions; obtained critical contacts within major prospects via phone, email, or scheduled regional visits; pre-qualified prospects by obtaining information received by prospect, on-line research, and industry periodicals; forwarded leads to appropriate VP-National Accounts; responded to all Request for Information and Request for Proposal inquiries from national account prospects.
  •Promoted to Account Executive on major accounts within territory.
  •Diligence and dedication resulted in new responsibilities in Central Territory Sales, resulting in increased company market presence within territory.
  •Increased sales revenues by over 50% through multiple national accounts.
  •National accounts included Speedway, Midas, M & I Bank, Clark Brands, Penzey’s Spices, and Wells Fargo.

Chad Engstrom’s Education

• Waukesha County Technical College

  Small Business Program 2007 — 2007

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  Business Administration 1989 — 1992

  Activities and Societies:

  Alpha Kappa Lambda - Fraternal Member

• D.C. Everest High School

  Diploma , General Studies , 1987 — 1989

Additional Information

Chad Engstrom’s Websites:

• My Company
• YP Impact

Chad Engstrom’s Interests:

Sports (golf, softball, basketball, tennis, hunting, fishing)

Chad Engstrom’s Groups:

YP Impact - Board Member
Young Professionals of Suburban Milwaukee - Board Member
City of West Allis Board of Zoning Appeals - Board Member

•    Link Up Milwaukee
•    Hospitality Group
•    Digital Signage Advertising
•    MKELive - Connecting People
•    International Sign Association (ISA)
•    National Fraternity of Alpha Kappa Lambda
•    SPECS - A Chain Store Age Event
•    YP Impact
•    West Allis / West Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
•    The Sign Syndicate.com
•    Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District

Chad Engstrom’s Honors:

Wisconsin Sign Association Design Awards
- Ambassador Inn at Marquette (1st place)
- Innovation Restaurant - Crowne Plaza (1st Place)
- Brown Deer Lanes (2nd Place)

City of West Allis Citizen Service Award
- Board of Zoning Appeals (2 years of service)

Chad Engstrom’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• getting back in touch