Sales Executive | Strategic Growth / Sales Capture Lead
Solvera Solutions / Accenture
08.2019 - 09.2023
Director Business Development - Commercial Division
Build and develop new client business by leveraging my network, seeking additional development opportunities, capitalizing on business referrals
My primary customer base included Government
This role required meetings with the clients virtually or on Sales visits
Demonstrating and presenting solutions to clients upon understanding their needs
Establishing new business while maintaining attending industry and networking events and fostering client growth
Maintain strong focus on Government Agencies and affiliated entities
Build solid client relationships and retain existing business to foster Strategic and Organic growth
Negotiating contracts and packages
Reviewing sales targets and performance throughout the year
Director Business Development - Commercial Division
Knight Archer Insurance
11.2017 - 07.2019
Build and develop new client business by leveraging my network, seeking additional development opportunities, capitalizing on business referrals, attending industry and networking events and fostering client growth
Maintain strong focus on medium and large commercial business markets to build solid client relationships and retain existing business to grow our commercial division
Advisor - LLQP Certified
Sun Life Financial
02.2017 - 11.2017
Work with clients to determine and plan for their insurance and investment needs
Director Business Sales (Government Crown Corporations, Indigenous, Federal Government)
SASKTEL
01.1998 - 01.2016
April/2008 - Aug/2015
Director Business Sales (Government Relations)
Leading a provincial team of management and in-scope staff, responsible for: Retaining and growing SaskTel’s revenues (wireline, wireless & new and emerging lines of business) from government based customers throughout Saskatchewan and national accounts, as well as establishing and developing strong customer, community and partner relationships
Accomplishments:
Exceeded revenue targets and maximize market share in a highly competitive environment, in2015 I lead a team exceeded a $78 million revenue target by4.1% in a time of Government fiscal restraint
Negotiated SaskTel’s CommunityNet contracts for3 consecutive terms with the Government partners including Executive Government, Health and Education $175M
Developed and manage strategic plans, sales plans, sales forecasts, manpower, management strategies of capital and operating budgets
Delivered high level of customer satisfaction to achieve targets every year
Provided strong leadership for complex projects related to delivering customer solutions
Created, implemented Executive Sponsorship program to support customer loyalty
Maximized performance by selecting, developing and motivating a diverse staff utilizing key success factors and regular coaching development to ensure a competitive and professional sales team
Managed in-scope and management staff of40 employees
Maximized financial contributions of SaskTel through revenue growth and cost control within a budget of $2.9 million
Ensured high quality account plans are created and delivered
Delivered and contribute to the specific objectives of the business plans with all functional departments of the company
Worked with some of SaskTel’s largest customers to drive Data Center business, large CPE deals and positioning SaskTel as a strong entrant in the ICT space promoting new and emerging products and services
Lead weekly leadership meetings to support funnel management, continuous improvement initiatives, business requirements and ongoing corporate business needs
Provincial Account Executive - Customer Service (Education Portfolio)2001 -2008
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Business Sales, as an Account Executive I was responsible for developing strategic business plans and to develop key executive relationships with the Ministry of Education, the supported school divisions and the “at arms length” organizations such as SASBO and LEADS
Provided leadership within SaskTel and advocacy for the customer in other business units inside of SaskTel and helped to shape corporate planning and to influence decision making both inside of SaskTel and within my customer base
Accomplishments:
Exceeded revenue targets each year
Developed strategies, goals, and systems to deliver and report results, and performance targets, as leader of the Provincial Education Team
Established strong credibility with customer’s executive and key influencers (Deputy Ministers, Associate Deputy Ministers, Directors of Education, and associated organizations, LEADS, SASBO, SSBA)
Developed and employed appropriate competitive strategies, and continually modified strategies to meet changing circumstances
Facilitated and participated in joint strategic planning with customers to share short and long term goals and direction
Negotiated and executed customer contracts
Briefed and engaged SaskTel Executive, when appropriate in the account activities
Led and project managed major projects for SaskTel
Accountable for personal development in all aspects of the Account Executive job to ensure personal skills are adequate to meet the demands of a highly competitive marketplace
Other employment history available upon request
Education
Bachelor of Administration Degree -
University of Regina
06.1996
Grade12 Diploma - undefined
Lemberg High School
06.1991
Skills
Strategic Planning
Sales Management & Customer Service
Effecting and implementing Organizational Change
Recruitment experience
Supplier & Channel Management
Market Research & Analysis
Excellent Listening Skills
Strong Problem Solving & Decision Making
Self Motivated
Strong Customer and Stakeholder Relations Experience
Building & Leading Effective Teams
Excellent Written and Oral Communications
Stakeholder Relations
Event Planning Experience
Project Management Experience
Fiscal Management
Timeline
Sales Executive | Strategic Growth / Sales Capture Lead
Solvera Solutions / Accenture
08.2019 - 09.2023
Director Business Development - Commercial Division
Knight Archer Insurance
11.2017 - 07.2019
Advisor - LLQP Certified
Sun Life Financial
02.2017 - 11.2017
Director Business Sales (Government Crown Corporations, Indigenous, Federal Government)