Taylor Bogdanske: Supplier Business Manager in Kimberly, Wisconsin

I was responsible for a account growth and increased sales in the Midwest Territory as assigned. The objective was to identify potential new accounts, develop high return existing accounts, and increase overall territory volume. This was achieved by new client outreach, current customer engagement and sales process adaptation. Additionally work cross-functionally to collaborate on establishing a plan for key accounts to align with company growth objectives. * Grew mid-size accounts 15% in YoY sales; Gained net new business of small accounts * Identified opportunities and prioritized high revenue accounts and top producers to grow company market share * Presented product and value-add materials for customer facing presentations and communicated case-studies to grow our customers' business * Developed territory management plan for new business growth and new account engagement

Seek out new business opportunities and generate sales agreements through direct B2B contact, utilizing a consultative sales approach and demonstrating value of products and services. **This role ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the ensuing furlough and layoffs that followed.

In this role I prioritized top tier customer engagement and sales growth within my territories. This was achieved in-part through trusted communication and reliability to get the job done. I was also the go-to for tradeshow logistics, show and product setup. * Build relationships with clients that generated account growth and provided insight on product line to suit their customers' needs * Increased territory sales volume 20-30% YoY; Increased National Account sales volume 20% YoY * Cultivated new business through distributor account outreach, outside sales meetings and proactive sales strategy * Developed account growth and strong partnerships by meeting the clients' and their customers' needs by setting clear expectations up front