Dan Read

Experience

1. Vice President of Sales and Business Development

   Louis Allis

   Jan 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   One of the most revered names in electric motor technology, specializing in custom engineering and design solutions for the most challenging of applications. Responsible for development and execution of sales and business development strategies for revitalizing the market presence of this legendary name is specialty motors for heavy industry. This includes leading a team of inside and outside salespeople, both direct and contracted. Developed a (7) Point sales strategy that included maximizing Share Of Wallet in existing vertical markets served, identifying tangent markets to served verticals, proactive selling, value-based selling, development of standard work processes, collaboration through strategic partnerships both internally and externally, focusing on growth with excellence. Tactical responsibilities include: leading day-today sales activities, sales pipeline, developing and leading marketing activities, sales operations, productivity tools, standard work processes and procedures, new and existing vertical market and customer development, OEM development, channel development, strategic and sales planning, and all other aspects of sales and business development management for specialty motor technologies. • Achieved booking growth of 17% 2022, marking the highest total bookings in the company\'s history • On track for 20% growth in 2023, setting another bookings high-mark • Developed comprehensive vertical market support strategies focused on value selling • Launched new CRM system for opportunity tracking and data analysis • Developed and launched (7) Point Focus for sales and organizational growth

Education

• Seattle Pacific University

  B.A., Communications

• Griffin College

  Computer Science