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Brayden Handley

Calgary,AB

Summary

Proven Business Development Manager with experience in leading and coordinating inter-connected teams. Excelled at in-person and online sales presentations with the highest customer retention among peers. I am looking to use my sales experience to develop new territory and hone skills already developed through previous career advancement. Willingness to learn and develop new team members and bring a fresh perspective with unique insights.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Blackpurl
Calgary, AB
07.2023 - 12.2024

Blackpurl is a leading, privately held SaaS company specializing in Dealership Management Software (DMS). This software runs the day-to-day operations of dealerships around the world, including Sales, Service, and Accounting. Our customers include Motorcycles, Powersports, Trailer, and Equipment Dealers

  • Coached and developed the team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Implemented sales programs across four countries.
  • Tracking monthly performance metrics for individual members of the sales team.
  • Analyzing customer data to identify trends and potential areas of growth.
  • Reported directly to the CEO and COO.
  • Organized industry events, conferences, trade shows, and webinars.
  • Directed sales forecasting activities and set performance goals accordingly.
  • Completed Account Executive activities listed below

Account Executive

Blackpurl
Calgary, AB
02.2021 - 07.2023

Blackpurl is a leading, privately held SaaS company specializing in Dealership Management Software (DMS). This software runs the day-to-day operations of dealerships around the world, including Sales, Service, and Accounting. Our customers include Motorcycles, Powersports, Trailer, and Equipment Dealers

  • Developed relationships with key clients to ensure customer satisfaction, and territory growth.
  • Built sales forecasts to reflect desired productivity targets.
  • Drove sales through inbound and outbound prospecting efforts as well as client presentations
  • Negotiated contracts
  • Collaborated across teams, such as Activations and Support to ensure seamless customer experience
  • Performed detailed financial analysis of customer accounts to ensure profitability targets were met.

Business Development Representative

Blackpurl
Kelowna, BC
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Responded quickly to inbound inquiries from potential customers via phone or email.
  • Connected new leads to the sales team and ensured meeting outcome.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with current and prospective clients to expand market presence.
  • Collaborated to develop new initiatives and ideas for customer acquisition
  • Researched target accounts to build a pipeline of qualified leads.
  • Attended trade shows, conferences, meetings and other industry events - focused on relationship building.
  • Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
  • Monitored competitor activities and market conditions
  • Maintained up-to-date CRM records
  • Created and improved business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
  • Provided regular updates on progress towards meeting monthly targets.

Online Customer Service Representative

Disney Interactive
Kelowna, BC
12.2018 - 08.2020
  • Created detailed documentation of each customer interaction for future reference purposes.
  • Provided technical assistance to customers with product setup and usage.
  • Processed customer account changes with proprietary software.
  • Suggested additional products or services to meet the needs of customers.
  • Met or exceeded sales goals by consistently promoting relevant items to callers.
  • Developed strategies to improve customer service experience.
  • Retained high level of knowledge of company's products and services to deliver information on complementary offerings and increase cross-selling.

Education

Bachelor of Management - Business Administration And Management

University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC
06-2020

Skills

  • Sales target setting
  • Proposal development
  • Pipeline management
  • CRM proficiency
  • Industry networking
  • Sales presentations
  • Territory management
  • Direct sales
  • Lead generation
  • Strategic account development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Brand development
  • Product demonstration

Affiliations

  • Play competitive Rugby in addition to team volunteering roles
  • Martial Arts
  • Hiking/Camping
  • Cooking
  • Playing Guitar
  • Travel
  • Learning Languages
  • Reading and Writing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Blackpurl
07.2023 - 12.2024

Account Executive

Blackpurl
02.2021 - 07.2023

Business Development Representative

Blackpurl
08.2020 - 02.2021

Online Customer Service Representative

Disney Interactive
12.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Management - Business Administration And Management

University of British Columbia
Brayden Handley