Dan Bloedorn: in Evanston, IL

I was employed at SignMeUp.com, Inc. with 15 years sales and marketing experience. - Sold in and managed key accounts to achieve over $4M in YTY gross revenue. - Activated digital marketing strategies to boost entry into races facilitating customer & company revenue growth. - Led contract negotiations to achieve 1-3 year renewals resulting in company sustainability. - Sold in start-ups initial largest race clients resulting in company's market traction and viability. - Specialized in relationship building and management turning key clients into legacy customers of 7-10 years. My experience entails working with customers within the Endurance Sports Industry to sell, implement and strategically consult regarding SignMeUp's proprietary online registration, eCommerce platform and database management technology. Customers include events, road race entities, race directors, event production/management service companies, non-profit charity groups, Associations, clubs, specialty running retailers and for-profit corporations. Noteworthy customers include; Nike, Walt Disney World Marathon, Festival 500 Mini Marathon (largest half marathon in United States), Columbus Marathon, Atlanta Track Club, Chicago Area Runner’s Association, Montgomery County Road Runners Club, ESPN Golf Schools, Sea World, American Montessori Society and Illinois State Medical Association.

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