Stuart S.
Business Development and Sales Specialist
I am an experienced Sales Specialist with 20+ years in retail and restaurant management, telesales, and convention presentations in the education publishing, healthcare, energy, and telecommunications arenas. Worked directly with leaders in two of the largest school districts in the nation (Los Angeles Unified SD and Clark County SD, #2 and #4 respectively) in their purchase of Guided Reading as well as Summer Reading Programs with a total sales volume of $5,000,000+ across two school years. Throughout my career, I have honed my sales skills and demonstrated an unwavering ability to navigate challenges and drive positive customer relationships. My track record speaks to my passion for exceeding sales targets and embracing change as an opportunity for growth. My unique blend of energy, analytical prowess, organizational acumen, and creative problem-solving sets me apart. I am adept at independently achieving company goals and thrive equally well in collaborative team environments. Building and maintaining excellent relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels is second nature to me. Some key highlights of my professional skills include: • Proven expertise in identifying client needs and recommending tailored solutions. • Delivering top-notch service to reinforce product or service sales. • Cultivating strong relationships with co-workers, clients, and strategic partners. • Spearheaded successful marketing campaigns for diverse educational networks. • Effectively coaching and developing remote sales teams, resulting in increased pipeline depth and closed deal rates. • Devising impactful processes and strategies to boost referrals and revenue. • Proficient in creating and maintaining workflows and sequences within HubSpot. • Consistently surpassing yearly sales quotas, achieving $3.5 Million and above.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $8.4k
Billed in all: $199,464$199k
$8.4k in the last 6 months
Across 32 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 8% in Microsoft Office
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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