Chris Foster

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ABOUT CHRIS FOSTER

PROFILE – Expertise in Growing Sales Revenue and Profits in Business-to-Business Companies – Senior level national sales, marketing, strategic accounts executive. Proven track record of leading national B2B direct/indirect sales organizations in revenue growth focusing on competitive gains and new product/market launch. Specific experience in the high consultive industrial aerospace sales/service space to a variety of business, industry and all federal, state, municipal governmental organizations, F100 to Member of corporate executive team with expertise in developing strategic plans, organizational development, budgeting and tactical implementation. Dual citizenship USA and Canada, available for travel.National Sales Management/Account DevelopmentSuccessfully lead direct regional and national sales teams to achieve local, strategic and national account competitive gains increasing top and bottom lines. Outstanding long term relationship skills with customers and all company associates.Leadership Successfully built, managed and re-energized national teams. Developed trust, identified trends/opportunities, and clearly defined goals and expectations in a manner that promoted accountability and achievement. Strategic Planning & Tactical Implementation Skill set at quickly understanding, new markets, business models and economic cycles. Generate team buy-in by enabling involvement, and employing excellent tactical implementation skills, follow up and measurement. SG & A Financial ManagementProven ability to develop and manage an economic, yet effective SG & A budget during a variety of business and economic rhythms.Specialties: National Sales Management/Account DevelopmentStrategic Planning & Tactical ImplementationLeadership SG & A Financial Management