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Christopher Mark Thomas

Santa Clarita,CA

Summary

Experienced business strategist with 10+ years in sales, focused on CCTV and cloud-based products/services. Proven success in driving sales within budget and time limits. Skilled communicator utilizing diversity and inclusion for pipeline growth, prospecting, and team building. Strong executive presence with expertise in consensus-building, account management, new business development, and change management for business continuity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Channel Business Manager

Milestone Systems
05.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing campaigns tailored for channel partners.
  • Developed and executed channel strategies to enhance partner engagement and drive revenue growth.
  • Analyzed market trends and partner performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and mutual success within the ecosystem.
  • Managed channel partner programs, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and strategic goals.
  • Worked closely with key accounts to devise customized sales strategies, ensuring mutual success and growth for all parties involved.
  • Evaluated partner performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and providing actionable feedback for continuous growth.

Regional Sales Manager

LenelS2
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Developed and executed regional sales strategies to drive revenue growth across diverse markets.
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and streamline sales processes, improving operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business expansion and product positioning.
  • Trained and mentored junior sales staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team development.

Regional Sales Manager Video Security & Analytics

Avigilon Motorola Company
03.2019 - 03.2021

Delivers strategic oversight and direction of sales functions for all assigned territories, new wide sales development, storm prospecting and pipeline creation, expansion, and improvement. Expand partnerships and strengthen sales via sales team development and continuous learning opportunity.

  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Spearhead end-user development process/product improvement.
  • Secured the implementation of an upgrade Centerfield CCTV model totaling $250K.
  • Established a contract to district wide surveillance for the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District totaling $450K.

Regional Sales Manager

Seevid
03.2010 - 03.2019
  • Served as brand ambassador within CCTV & Access market representing Tyco Security Products including Exacq & American Dynamics. Bolstered sales throughout 4 Regions: Los Angeles County, San Luis Obispo. Researched markets, competitive advantage, and consumer insights to create and maintain qualitative and long-end user territories. Facilitated a variety of presentations and secured new business using hands-on problem-solving and client solutions, eliminating issues, surveys, and prospect client visits.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Achieved 25% growth YoY.
  • Secured the implementation of an upgrade CCTV at Oceanwide Plaza totaling $200K.

Education

Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Los Angeles Trade Technical College, LATTC

Skills

  • Channel development expertise
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Relationship management
  • Continuous Process Improvement

Key Leadership Development Include

  • Superior interpersonal and presentation skills that ignite a strong dialogue, driving input, creative demonstrations, and storytelling.
  • Up-to-date understanding of current framework and models, market mediums, competitive trends, and anomalies within the security market.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills applied to resolve complex customer issues, communicate objectives to staff and key stakeholders, and establish strong relationships with clients and staff at all levels of the organization.
  • Technical skills in web-based/desktop software applications including Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Timeline

Channel Business Manager

Milestone Systems
05.2023 - Current

Regional Sales Manager

LenelS2
06.2021 - 05.2023

Regional Sales Manager Video Security & Analytics

Avigilon Motorola Company
03.2019 - 03.2021

Regional Sales Manager

Seevid
03.2010 - 03.2019

Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Los Angeles Trade Technical College, LATTC
Christopher Mark Thomas