Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Dwayne Persad

Dwayne Persad

Toronto,ON

Summary

With over two decades of industry experience, with skills in providing direct client management and cultivating relationships for top tech companies. Possessing a proactive approach to seeking revenue-driven opportunities, which stems from a deep understanding of client needs and the industry's competitive landscape. With expertise in identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends, this is a valuable asset for any company seeking to achieve sustained growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sales Account Manager

Mosaic Sales Solutions - Android And Samsung
2020.01 - Current
  • Met with clients, delivered presentations, and educated them on product and service features and offerings.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
    Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and controlled expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits by 30%.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
  • Built relationships with customers and community members to establish long-term business growth.
  • Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audiences, resulting in unaccounted revenue of approx 350K per year
  • Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales teams
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Coached and counselled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.

Sales Account Manager

Mosaic Sales Solutions - PCF And Kyocera
2014.11 - 2019.12
  • Attracted 100's of new accounts through targeted client development.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by answering pricing, availability, use and credit questions accurately.
  • Exceeded team sales goals by 1000%, generating $4.4M in revenue.
  • Oversaw sales forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts.
  • Developed competitive comparison tables of product pricing, fees, ratings, category and product performance to use for account sales calls.
  • Anticipated clients' needs by staying in touch on regular basis.
  • Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
  • Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.

National Field Manager

Mosaic Sales Solutions - Motorola And Whirlpool
2011.10 - 2014.11
  • Developed and implemented processes and strategies to achieve operational goals.
  • Reported issues to leadership or clients through weekly, monthly or Quarterly reviews.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Maintained technical knowledge of regulations, industry trends and applicable laws regarding human resources for operation.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets which increased our scope by $1.3m YoY.
  • Collaborated with multiple departments to meet operational deadlines.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine the company's product offerings.

Territory Manager

Mosaic Sales Solutions - BlackBerry And Alcatel
2008.05 - 2011.09
  • Analyzed sales data to identify areas for territory improvement and implemented strategies to maximize sales growth, which resulted in MoM increases of 15%
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with customers to increase sales volume by 40%.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insights.
  • Developed and monitored sales representative goals and performance to drive territory goals.

Education

MBA - Business

University of Illinois - Gies College of Business, Champaign, Ill
05.2006

Skills

  • Team Goals
  • Communication and Engagement Techniques
  • Operational Processes
  • Key Relationships
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Prospecting Skills
  • Account Development
  • Sales Tracking
  • Sales Expertise
  • Loyalty Building
  • Sales Presentation
  • B2B Sales
  • Budget Development
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Brand Development and Marketing
  • Performance Goals

Accomplishments

  • Won "Project of the Year" in 2021 - Mosaic Samsung
  • Diamond Award Recipient in 2020 - Mosaic PCF
  • Community Hero Award Recipient in 2022 - Ontario MPP Jill Andrews
  • West Toronto Bassmaster 2021 - Fishing

Timeline

Senior Sales Account Manager - Mosaic Sales Solutions - Android And Samsung
2020.01 - Current
Sales Account Manager - Mosaic Sales Solutions - PCF And Kyocera
2014.11 - 2019.12
National Field Manager - Mosaic Sales Solutions - Motorola And Whirlpool
2011.10 - 2014.11
Territory Manager - Mosaic Sales Solutions - BlackBerry And Alcatel
2008.05 - 2011.09
University of Illinois - Gies College of Business - MBA, Business
Dwayne Persad