Experienced Inside Sales & Account Management Professional, Event Planner and Marketing Representative; Expertise in Hotels/Hospitality and IT computer sales including business development, prospecting, encouraging upsells & repeat business from existing clients, managing entire sales cycle from prospecting to close, i.e. cold calling, demos/tours, booking business, collecting payment/deposit, event detailing and coordination with food & beverage service staff (or IT sales engineers and technical support).

Strengths include strategic sales/marketing, managing client relationships, acting as liaison/focal point between departments on behalf of the client, event program design, and event coordination. Proven sales results i.e. I won the IBM Golden Circle award (top 5% of national sales force; based on revenue performance, teamwork abilities and customer satisfaction scores); 4 employees of 82 in department were recognized and nominated by two levels of management. Qualifications and Accomplishments:* Achieving and exceeding customer satisfaction expectations * Team Player * Effective interpersonal skills – both verbally and in writing* Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills* Resolving complaints and overcoming objections/issues * Quick learner * Experience with CRM and various computer applications * Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook * Developing long-term relationships with clients and promoting repeat business * I have also worked in the Channel Sales Industry so am familiar with Business Partners model