Joe Kolar

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ABOUT JOE KOLAR

With in-depth experience focused in optimizing operations, influential business transformation & business development efforts, I have been integral to achieving organizational growth through revenue acceleration. I am well versed in project change management initiatives, as well as cost reduction strategies, of which I have been instrumental to driving organizational efficiencies for companies. It is my passion to influence technology & innovative implementations while incorporating successful sales tactics within organizations, ultimately increasing the bottom-line.Key Achievements Include: Responsible for 10 direct reports, providing leadership and direction for Inside and Outside Sales Teams, implementing a go-to-market strategy to generate sales revenue for various companies within the organization, forecasting to achieve revenue of $14M Delivered direction and leadership to Franchise Owners, Sales Managers, Inside and Outside Sales Teams, evaluating, developing, and implementing sales systems, processes, tools for hiring, training, and reporting, and best sales practices for a $230M franchise network organization Targeted specific vertical markets and geographic areas, achieving economies of scale through more efficient training and recruiting processes, expanding client base in 2017 from $3.7M to $10.6M annually Oversaw a 26-member staff throughout multiple operation centers, managing all financial, operational, recruiting, and sales functions for the $43M publicly traded global security company with 1600+ employees