Brian Savilaakso

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ABOUT BRIAN SAVILAAKSO

bri.sav161@gmail. com Award-Winning Director, Sales & Major Accounts Sales & Operations, Profit Expansion, Contract NegotiationsExceeding sales targets and raising profit margins is where I excel.For the past 15 years I leveraged relationship skills and business acumen to measure sales effectiveness and implement new strategies to achieve objectives quickly – even during the absence of infrastructure.Working with complete autonomy at times, I’ve risen to overcome operational and sales challenges to become a leader in both profit and volume growth: Generated millions in new business profit annually Secured and managed the largest accounts in Canada Developed lucrative new market segmentDriven to succeed - regardless of industry - I identify process gaps and potential opportunities and pursue new business prospects with relentless focus. In my recent role as Regional Sales Manager, I consistently met or exceeded individual sales goals year after year: Surpassed sales targets by as much as 200% yearly Recognized with 10 sales awards in the past 10 years Hit top sales reward every year despite increased targetsIn addition to providing rapid response to address client and business needs I am skilled in the following sales strategies: Developing and negotiating new business accounts with high-profile customers Monitoring market conditions and events Collaborating cross-functionally with operations, field staff, and marketing Executing sales plans in alignment with budgets and operating goalsMy work has also involved the hiring, training, and mentoring of new sales staff.