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About
Business-to-Business sales professional with 10+ years of sales experience focused on sales management, team leadership and team development. Account Management, Territory Management and Business Development expertise in telecommunications and building materials supply arenas. Experienced in strategic sales and management of healthcare, transportation, construction, and building supply accounts.
Clients have included: Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, FedEx, UPS, VHA and GHA Hospitals, Warner Robins Supply, BL Bennett, and many more.
Knowledgeable with: McGraw-Hill’s Dodge Reports, Microsoft Office Products.
Clients have included: Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, FedEx, UPS, VHA and GHA Hospitals, Warner Robins Supply, BL Bennett, and many more.
Knowledgeable with: McGraw-Hill’s Dodge Reports, Microsoft Office Products.
Haves
Strategic Marketing
Time Management
Sales & Account Management
Strong Presentation Skills/Closing Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
Customer Relationship Management CRM Software
Polished Business to Consumer Skills/Business to Business Skills
Proficient computer skills include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
Time Management
Sales & Account Management
Strong Presentation Skills/Closing Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
Customer Relationship Management CRM Software
Polished Business to Consumer Skills/Business to Business Skills
Proficient computer skills include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
Professional Experience
Mar 2010 - Present
Business Account Manager
AT&T Mobility
Telecommunications
AT&T Mobility
Telecommunications
Sep 1999 - Aug 2004
(5 years)
(5 years)
Retail Manager
Sprint PCS
Telecommunications
Sprint PCS
Telecommunications
Dec 2004 - Apr 2007
(3 years)
(3 years)
Account Executive - Business
Verizon Wireless
Telecommunications
Verizon Wireless
Telecommunications
Directed sales and account management in all industries within a 125 zip-code territory in Middle Georgia. Focused on expansion of wireless data products and services into small and medium sized businesses. Ensured uniform sales presentation and trained counterparts on new products and services. Coordinated with client teams to manage implementation of products on their infrastructure. Qualified new wireless customers to grow assignment and Verizon Wireless market share. Accomplishments:
* Generated orders worth over $100K in revenues for wireless data and wireless voice services.
* Increased Medical Center of Central Georgia business by 50%. Gained approval from client’s board of directors to implement wireless data for remote email and integration of Microsoft Outlook.
* Sold products and services to 25 new companies, growing $500K region to over $1 million. Achieved $153% to quota in 2005
* Generated orders worth over $100K in revenues for wireless data and wireless voice services.
* Increased Medical Center of Central Georgia business by 50%. Gained approval from client’s board of directors to implement wireless data for remote email and integration of Microsoft Outlook.
* Sold products and services to 25 new companies, growing $500K region to over $1 million. Achieved $153% to quota in 2005
Apr 2007 - Jun 2009
(2 years, 2 Months)
(2 years, 2 Months)
Account Executive - Healthcare & Transportation
Verizon Wireless
Telecommunications
Verizon Wireless
Telecommunications
Managed all field sales activities in healthcare and transportation industries within a 278 zip-code territory in Middle and South Georgia. Sold value added wireless solutions and bundled services. Coordinated with division counterparts and product vendors to ensure product specifications met customer requirements. Assembled information for development of territory based sales plan. Established relationships with account headquarters to position wireless solutions for future business. Interfaced with IT/MIS managers to review product satisfaction with client’s infrastructure. Trained client employees on existing wireless products and services. Accomplishments:
* Managed four major accounts that produced over $2.9 million in revenues.
* Developed sales of new workflow efficiency products to be implemented globally for desktop/laptop and wireless. Estimated new business for Verizon Wireless and partner companies will exceed $1 million.
* Specified strategic business planning and development for future business in territory.
* Interfaced with Verizon Wireless Major Account Managers to provide stellar service with Fortune 1000 companies.
* Managed four major accounts that produced over $2.9 million in revenues.
* Developed sales of new workflow efficiency products to be implemented globally for desktop/laptop and wireless. Estimated new business for Verizon Wireless and partner companies will exceed $1 million.
* Specified strategic business planning and development for future business in territory.
* Interfaced with Verizon Wireless Major Account Managers to provide stellar service with Fortune 1000 companies.
Education
2011
Associate of Sciences, Elgin Community College (High School)
Business Management
Student Member on the Board of Trustees, Peer Counselor Debate Team, Choir, Drama Team
Business Management
Student Member on the Board of Trustees, Peer Counselor Debate Team, Choir, Drama Team
More about Kris Klingberg
First Name
Kris
Last Name
Klingberg
Specialities
Strategic Marketing
Time Management
Sales & Account Management
Strong Presentation Skills/Closing Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
Customer Relationship Management CRM Software
Polished Business to Consumer Skills/Business to Business Skills
Proficient computer skills include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
Time Management
Sales & Account Management
Strong Presentation Skills/Closing Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
Customer Relationship Management CRM Software
Polished Business to Consumer Skills/Business to Business Skills
Proficient computer skills include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
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