Michael Conrad

Current

Sales Manager at By Appointment Only (BAO Inc)

Past

Government/Corporate Sales Manager at Hello Direct
Freelance Writer-Gotta Have Gadget at West Coast Golfer/Hooters Restaurant Magazine
Sales Manager at The Troupe

Sales Manager/Account Executive at Video Transfer

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Education

Fitchburg State College

Recommended

18 people have recommended Michael

Connections

424 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

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Michael Conrad’s Summary

A successful sales leader with the ability to design strategic sales plans, organizational structure, deliver solutions and close deals. Recognized as a consistent top performer, with ability to work independently as well as manage and coordinate activities of a selling team. Strong manager, leader and coach with ability to also add value as a strong individual contributor. Offers 20+ years of experience in sales, technical training, establishing sales targets, forecasting, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and driving revenue.

Michael Conrad’s Specialties:

•Exceed sales, revenue and margin goals
•Design effective sales training, rewards to motivate and engage team
•Comfortable leading and closing sales efforts targeted at the C-suite
•Recognized by customers for outstanding customer relationships and service
•Lead, coach and develop individuals to reach full potential
•Effectively manage territories and territory development
•Developed and executed successful motivational sales contests and promotions

Michael Conrad’s Experience

Sales Manager

By Appointment Only (BAO Inc)

(Market Research industry)

October 2009 — Present (5 months)

BAO provides visibility and access to active sales cycles for our 150 technology Clients. Since 1997, BAO has specialized in demand generation – employing innovative, cost-effective methods to generate powerful results. Managing a team composed of inside sales executives responsible for setting appointments with C-Level executives. Responsibilities include coaching, training, call monitoring and driving metrics of 175+ calls per day with two hours of talk time.
Government/Corporate Sales Manager

Hello Direct

(Public Company; Telecommunications industry)

September 2007 — January 2009 (1 year 5 months)

Sales Manager for team of fourteen inside Sales Representatives. Team focus is Government and Corporate Sales. As Sales Manager, I develop strategies, conduct territory reviews, provide sales ladder training, monitor calls and build teamwork to have my team succeed.
Freelance Writer-Gotta Have Gadget

West Coast Golfer/Hooters Restaurant Magazine

(Publishing industry)

August 2007 — October 2007 (3 months)

www.gottahavegadget.com

Currently writing monthly articles entitled, "Gotta Have Gadgets" and "Destination New England" for West Coast Golfer Magazine (www.wcgolfer.com).

Currently looking for new and exciting golf and electronic products geared toward men to test for my column.
Sales Manager

The Troupe

(Media Production industry)

May 2002 — July 2007 (5 years 3 months)
Sales Manager/Account Executive

Video Transfer

(Public Company; Media Production industry)

1994 — 2002 (8 years )