
Learning Consultant at GeoLearning
Des Moines, Iowa Area

Learning Consultant at GeoLearning
Des Moines, Iowa Area
Dynamic, sales management strategist with a 9 year record of success driving high-dollar sales growth while providing award-winning sales leadership in highly competitive markets. Adept at driving growth of company revenues and improving sales team performance. Exceptional mentor and coach. Tenacious in building new business, securing customer loyalty, and forging strong relationships with external business partners.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; E-Learning industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
Penetrate new territories and build a steady pipeline of business using a variety of techniques, including following up on prospect inquiries, tradeshow attendees, purchased lists, customer and prospect referrals and cold calling. Also works closely with outside sales group to close business and fulfill quarterly and annual sales quotas.
Responsible for keeping sales pipeline up-to-date and accurately forecasting future business.
Obtain, demonstrate and maintain an understanding of the learning industry, in-depth product and service knowledge, and be proficient at providing product demos, answering customer and prospect questions about the company’s products, including feature sets, functionality and pricing.
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
April 2005 — April 2008 (3 years 1 month)
Developed and implemented strategic plans for marketing memberships, and training packages to Iowans age 18-80. Responsible for end-user sales development, new market identification and penetration, new employee training, and maintaining loyal customer base. Monitored operational performance of trainees to ensure alignment with corporate profit goals.
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
June 2004 — February 2005 (9 months)
Oversee a portion of sales and marketing development functions, including new product rollouts, key account management, customer relationship development, order fulfillment, marketing collateral design, marketing campaign roll out, and channel market research. Provide cross-functional team training, coaching, and mentoring. Design, implement, and adjust various sales plans and marketing programs for internet security products, with a focus on building three-tier distribution channel and fostering demand in the ISP and Telecommunications Industries.
Selected Achievements:
• Instrumental in additional channel partnerships resulting in 18 New Partnerships over 1st three months.
• Met or exceeded all quotas throughout employment.
• Consistently maintained strong relationships with partners and executive decision makers of ISP and Telecommunication companies.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2002 — 2002 (less than a year)