Louie Seay
Highland
Summary
Established Account Executive at lead generation and efficiently resolving customer issues. Engaging and personable with the ability to increase business opportunities through dynamic marketing strategies, effective communication skills and a dedication to customer service. Resilient professional well-known for successfully taking problematic customer accounts and turning them into ongoing, lucrative contracts. Skilled at prospecting leads, visiting customer locations and collecting payments. Proficient in quickly recommending options to customers to help them meet their market reach goals. Pursuing a new professional challenge with the chance to make a solid impact on sales numbers.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Development Manager
Cozzini Bros
06.2021 - Current
- Certified Cozzini Management Training Program.
- Skilled in identifying all kitchen product needs. Knives, can openers, knife holders, safety gloves, deli slicers, robo coupes, choppers, scrapers, etc...[
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Negotiated and closed agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Increased sales revenue by strategically identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Sales Representative
Rokit Drinks
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Devised and implemented product strategies for filling market gaps and driving consistent sales.
- Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Resolved territory issues that impacted sales and business outcomes.
- Enhanced territory operations through successful cold-calling of area business leaders and establishing favorable contracts.
- Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, order management, post-sales follow-up and customer relations.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
Outside Sales Representative
AMG Outdoor
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of Billboard Advertising
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth
- Attracted new clientele and developed customer relationships in person
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize Advertising agreements
Account Executive
Lamar Advertising
08.2003 - 10.2018
- Met and exceeded service level goals by identifying and achieving standards and expectations.
- Generated seasonal creative pitches for clients targeting various consumer groups.
- Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships and strategic sales.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Delivered a high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend the relationships for future business opportunities.
- Conducted market research and reported on clients' competition.
- Consulted with clients on business issues and developed innovative, high-impact proposals.
- Researched, designed, implemented and tracked advertising and public relations activities.
- Reviewed accounts monthly to monitor and track customer satisfaction and complaints.
- Directed all creative aspects of advertising campaigns.
- Oversaw new business development and customer servicing, including cold calling, networking, marketing, lead generation and account servicing.
- Effectively communicated with clients using well-developed interpersonal skills, which helped to improve relationships and rapport.
Billboard Crew Foreman
Lamar Advertising
08.1998 - 08.2003
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities and Safety inspections.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
- Repaired wiring, equipment, and machinery regularly.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including cranes, forklifts and CDL vehicles.
- Collaborated with the Sales team to ensure smooth work flow and efficient operations.
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
Construction Laborer
Alexander Construction
12.1996 - 07.1998
- Built New Homes as a general foreman under a licensed contractor.
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corp
11.1992 - 11.1996
- Assembled and tuned radios by constructing equipment and antennas.
- Operated and maintained field communications equipment for an Artillery unit.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of all assigned equipment.
- Operated and maintained communications equipment.
- Served as a Colonel driver protecting his safety at all times.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Central Davidson High School
Lexington NC.1992
Skills
- Knowledgeable in advertising
- Written and verbal communication
- Account servicing
- Inventory management
- Business development
- Lead generation
- Customer service
- Sales strategies
Timeline
Senior Business Development Manager
Cozzini Bros
06.2021 - Current
Sales Representative
Rokit Drinks
07.2020 - 06.2021
Outside Sales Representative
AMG Outdoor
06.2019 - 01.2020
Account Executive
Lamar Advertising
08.2003 - 10.2018
Billboard Crew Foreman
Lamar Advertising
08.1998 - 08.2003
Construction Laborer
Alexander Construction
12.1996 - 07.1998
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corp
11.1992 - 11.1996
High School Diploma - undefined
Central Davidson High School
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