John Ferens

About John Ferens

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVEEXECUTIVE LEADERSHIPKey Account Management |Strategic Account Strategy| Marketing & Sales Management| New Business Development | Relationship Marketing |Social Media Marketing | Go-to-Market Strategy |Integrated Marketing & Sports Marketing|PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES Analytic | Intuitive | Creative | Collaborative | Efficient | Ethical | Adaptable| Cross-functional| BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:Multi-talented, dynamic Business Executive with extensive experience in new business development, sales enablement, and selling within the Sports and Entertainment Industry including PGA Tour, Professional Sports Teams, Stadiums, Corporate Events, and Management Companies. Extensive experience developing revenue-generating partnerships between sports properties and the corporate community, while focusing on people, processes & profit.EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND SALES MANAGEMENT SKILLS:• Developed an industry-focused sales and marketing strategy increasing by sales 40% in 2 years. • Increased sales by $250K within 3 years; improved online sales by 25%; acquired new enterprise accounts.• Launched a professional services business that delivered 140% of the profit goal in the first year. • Through Brand Recognition established national coverage of the company’s services.

Experience

1. Central Texas Account Executive

   Meyer Lab

   Jan 2016 — Present · Georgetown, TX, US

   Central Texas Account ExecutiveWon Division 10 Shoe Leather Award 2017Nominated for Salesman of the Year 2017Awarded Big Hill Hunt Trip 2017 Sales PromoManage Central Texas for Meyer Lab Waco to McAllen, San Angelo to Bryan/CSSuccessfully transitioned into Chemical Sales, earned certifications in food processing, manufacturing, distribution facilities, and construction industries. Oversee sales and on-site service for over 100 companies in Central Texas with industrial chemical, supplies, service and expertise and training.

Education

• Michigan

  BGS, Business Administration and Management, General

  1980 — 1986

• University of Michigan

  BGS, Communications

  1980 — 1985

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce, General

Skills

• Executive Management
• Ncaa Compliance
• Business Strategy
• Client Retention Programs
• Pipeline Generation
• Sales
• Photos
• Market Penetration
• New Business Development
• Event Photography
• Strategic Planning
• Account Management
• Pga
• Sales Effectiveness
• Leadership
• Sponsorship
• Sales Management
• Sports Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Relationship Marketing
• Business Intelligence
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Direct Sales
• Key Account Management
• Revenue Growth Generation
• Training & Development
• Sponsorship Marketing
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Market Research
• Strategic Partnerships