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Johnny K.

Johnny K.

Enterprise Level Technology Sales/Business Development Professional
Vancouver,BC

Timeline

Sales Development Representative

SaskTel/Cisco Umbrella
02.2023 - Current

HPE Edge To Cloud Certification

Hewlett Packard Enterprises Corporate Online
06.2022 - 11.2022

Riverbed Certified Solutions Associate (RCSA) - Riverbed Certified Solutions Associate (RCSA)

Riverbed Academy Learning
08.2021 - 10.2021

Sales Development Representative

Sudden Technologies
05.2021 - 10.2022

Enterprise Level Sales/BDR Manager

Intengine
04.2021 - 07.2023

HPE Sales Certified Professional - Information Technology

Hewlett-Packard Enterprises Corporate Online
03.2021 - 09.2025

Account Sales Representative

Prospects Direct Marketing
11.2018 - 04.2020

Better Business Bureau Accredited Consultant - Accredited Consultant

Better Business Bureau (BBB) University
01.2016 - 05.2016

Global Corporate Strategic Accounts Manager

Target Market Intelligence Corporation
04.2015 - 02.2017

Manager of Business Accounts/Customer Care Dept.

Bunzl Distribution
04.2014 - 09.2014

Cisco Online Classroom Cisco Certified (700-150 ICS) - ( Introduction To Cisco Sales (ICS)1 (700-150 ICS)

Cisco Online Classroom Cisco Certified
02.2010 - 06.2010

Enterprise Level Sales Development Lead

High Tech Sales
04.2007 - 04.2013

Risk Modeling

Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR)
05.2003 - 06.2003

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Langara Collage
02.2000 - 09.2002

Work History

Sales Development Representative

SaskTel/Cisco Umbrella
02.2023 - Current

Crafted persuasive sales pitches to communicate value of company products and services.

  • Increased sales leads by implementing targeted outreach strategies and personalized followups.
  • Achieved and exceeded monthly and annual sales targets.
  • Streamlined lead management process by utilizing CRM software to track interactions and maintain organized customer information.
  • Expanded client base by conducting market research to identify new prospects and potential business opportunities.
  • Managed sensitive client information and update existing and new client profiles.
  • Developed successful strategies for identifying and converting prospective clients to long-term customers.
  • Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers through consistent communication and rapport-building efforts.
  • Consistently exceeded quarterly quotas through diligent prospecting efforts, strategic account management, and persistence.
  • Enhanced team knowledge and skills by conducting regular training sessions on product updates and sales techniques.
  • Achieved consistent sales growth by setting and surpassing ambitious sales targets each quarter.
  • Implemented new CRM system for better tracking of sales activities, resulting in more organized follow-ups and increased sales.
  • Optimized sales pitch by integrating storytelling, making value proposition more relatable to prospective clients.
  • Strengthened client trust and loyalty by resolving issues quickly, often turning potential losses into upsell opportunities.
  • Streamlined lead qualification process, allowing for quicker identification of high-potential prospects.
  • Maintained high level of product knowledge through continuous learning, ensuring accurate representation of Cisco products and solutions.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling and prospecting.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating a deep understanding of cyber security solutions.
  • Educating clients, creating compelling, and persuasive reasons to further enhance existing security platforms.
  • Maintained knowledge of ever evolving threats and its continuous threats to the marketplace.
  • Achieve company-defined sales quotas.
  • Recorded all client interactions, with a focus on detail and accuracy in Optius CRM system.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.

Enterprise Level Sales/BDR Manager

Intengine
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Actively maintained professional and technical knowledge through a collaborative effort.
  • Engaged in dynamic presentations and product demonstrations to enterprise accounts, effectively showcased the features and benefits.
  • Proactively served clientele by adeptly selling products and meeting their specific needs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Diligently serviced existing accounts, secured orders, and proactively established new accounts through strategic and meticulous planning and organization of daily work schedules.
  • Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results with enterprise accounts and business associations.
  • Collaborating with marketing, maintained records on area sales, and kept management informed by submitting activity and results reports, weekly and monthly work plans.
  • Through a collaborative effort, and my unique approach, I secured sales exceeding 10k in just under three months.

Sales Development Representative

Sudden Technologies
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Streamlined lead management process by utilizing CRM software to track interactions and maintain organized customer information.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Achieved and exceeded monthly and annual sales targets.
  • Built and managed accurate sales pipeline to maintain high volume of activity.
  • Increased sales leads by implementing targeted outreach strategies and personalized followups.
  • Enhanced team performance through regular sales training sessions.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Achieved consistent sales growth by setting and surpassing ambitious sales targets each quarter.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers through consistent communication and rapport-building efforts.
  • Expanded client base by conducting market research to identify new prospects and potential business opportunities.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Increased market penetration by identifying and entering untapped markets, guided by thorough competitive analysis.
  • Maintained high level of product knowledge through continuous learning, ensuring accurate representation of features to clients.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create targeted email campaigns, effectively increasing lead generation.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Maintained technical knowledge through completing required certifications.

Account Sales Representative

Prospects Direct Marketing
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase revenue within the continental United States.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination during the sales process to close deals.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and regular followups.
  • Present, promote and sell products/services ranging from Extended Health Plans, Care Credit,
  • Present, promote, and sell Medical Aids, Tech. Hardware to the law enforcement agency, Travel and Hospitality.
  • CBD, amongst others to existing and prospective new clients.
  • Achieve sales directives and outcomes within established schedules and targets.
  • Within a year I was promoted to overseeing my own dept. with the task of mentoring and encouraging.

Global Corporate Strategic Accounts Manager

Target Market Intelligence Corporation
04.2015 - 02.2017
  • Responsible for the full cycle of the sales process: territories and markets.
  • I was assigned to primarily the continental United States but also included Australia and England.
  • Sold to VARs & MSP’s, leads on companies that were moving their corporate locations.
  • Managed new and existing clients IT Service Providers in 9 cities (8 in the US and 1 in Canada, the rest in England and Australia).
  • Generated leads through prospecting and uncovering new opportunities using various channels.
  • Worked with various dept's, in tandem with numerous infrastructure technology solution providers (VAR’s & MSP’s).
  • Partners included Dell, Cisco, IBM, HP, HDS, Juniper, Brocade Networking Solutions, etc.

Manager of Business Accounts/Customer Care Dept.

Bunzl Distribution
04.2014 - 09.2014
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the Customer Care/Support and Inside Sales Dept.
  • QC; monitored calls with a focus on improvement; minimize errors and advance performance.
  • Documented statistics, user rates and performance levels of the dept. and compiled relevant reports.
  • Resolved customer queries, complaints, and issues in an expedient and considerate manner.
  • Improved day-to-day operations and increased overall revenue generation under my direction.
  • Our dept. generated the highest volume of sales compared to multiple locations.

Enterprise Level Sales Development Lead

High Tech Sales
04.2007 - 04.2013
  • Enterprise level sales development: public and private sectors; fortune 1000, hospitals, universities, K-12, government, defense industry (IMC), etc,
  • Campaigns were primarily conducted in the United States, with some in Canada.
  • Worked for industry giants; Logicalis, Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, EMC, HPE, Net App, McAfee, Checkpoint, VMware , etc.
  • Monitored and reported sales results and the corresponding “pipeline”; tracked leads and information.
  • Spearheaded and managed key campaigns/projects and client accounts .
  • Established “quality control” guidelines defining the important components of that first initial lead
  • Provided training, guidance, mentoring, supervision, and support to team members.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to team members.
  • Enhanced collaboration between cross-functional teams by fostering open communication and aligning goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Education

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Langara Collage
Vancouver, BC
02.2000 - 09.2002

HPE Edge To Cloud Certification

Hewlett Packard Enterprises Corporate Online
3000 Hanover St. Palo Alto, CA 94304
06.2022 - 11.2022

HPE Sales Certified Professional - Information Technology

Hewlett-Packard Enterprises Corporate Online
3000 Hanover St. Palo Alto, CA 94304
03.2021 - 09.2025

Riverbed Certified Solutions Associate (RCSA) - Riverbed Certified Solutions Associate (RCSA)

Riverbed Academy Learning
Www.riverbed.com/riverbed-academy
08.2021 - 10.2021

Risk Modeling

Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR)
Simon Fraser University Campus
05.2003 - 06.2003

Cisco Online Classroom Cisco Certified (700-150 ICS) - ( Introduction To Cisco Sales (ICS)1 (700-150 ICS)

Cisco Online Classroom Cisco Certified
Cisco Level Sales Certification
02.2010 - 06.2010

Better Business Bureau Accredited Consultant - Accredited Consultant

Better Business Bureau (BBB) University
Vancouver, BC
01.2016 - 05.2016

Skills

Cold calling

Goal-oriented mindset

Customer relationship building

Lead qualification

Account prospecting

CRM management

Objection handling

Leads prospecting

Email outreach

Strategic thinking

CRM tracking

Relationship development

Product demonstration

Salesforce proficiency

Marketing support

Sales team collaboration

New market research

Outbound sales management

Problem-solving

Teamwork and collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Task prioritization

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Written communication

Team building

Teamwork

Time management

Problem-solving abilities

Multitasking Abilities

Reliability

Customer satisfaction

Team collaboration

Team leadership

Active listening

Effective communication

Adaptability and flexibility

Decision-making

Customer engagement

Relationship building

Self motivation

Product knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Sales process

Goal setting

Professionalism

Interpersonal communication

Strategic planning

Solution selling

Sales strategy

Time management abilities

Continuous improvement

Adaptability

Customer retention

Sales training

Client acquisition

Networking skills

Pipeline management

Professional demeanor

Problem-solving aptitude

CRM software

Lead generation

Brand representation

Analytical skills

Competitive analysis

Consultative selling

Negotiation tactics

Persuasive communication

Business development

Direct sales

Sales cycle management

Upselling techniques

Territory management

Account management

Sales techniques

Revenue growth

Sales promotion

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkPart Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats

Quote

"For a man to be preeminent., he must have enthusiasm:.

Certification

  • Solution Selling® Certification Program – SPI Performance Solutions.

Interests

Music, in all its wonderful glory I love art, in every medium, writing, painting, poetry, drawing, etc

Reading, philosophy, history, science, geopolitics, military history, technology

Politics, religion, spirituality

Summary

As a technology sales professional, I have a decade of experience in enterprise level sales, primarily in the US, working with various disruptive technology solutions, namely SAAS and SASE, with particular focus on cyber security related solutions. I have worked across diverse industries and verticals, both public and private, including corporate entities, government sectors (state, local and municipal), healthcare (hospitals, institutes, etc.), education (universities and K12), major defense industry contractors, and others. Sales professional with background in lead qualification and client outreach. Expertise in identifying potential clients and nurturing relationships, driving team success and adaptability to changing demands. Reliable collaborator who excels in communication and problem-solving.

Experienced with identifying and qualifying sales leads. Utilizes communication skills and relationship-building techniques to drive client engagement. Track record of collaboration with sales teams to achieve and exceed targets.

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Johnny K.Enterprise Level Technology Sales/Business Development Professional