Katya Askar

About Katya Askar

Professional Expertise: With over 25 years of diverse business management experience…

Experience

1. Senior Director of Sales

   Lear Capital

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Professional SummaryAs the Senior Director of Sales at Lear Capital, I lead with a strategic vision, driving growth and operational excellence across sales and related departments. Guided by the direction of the Founder, as well as the President and CEO, I align my leadership with the organization\'s overarching mission and goals. With a proven track record in talent acquisition, process optimization, and revenue enhancement, I am dedicated to building high-performing teams that consistently exceed expectations. My leadership style blends a hands-on approach with strategic foresight, ensuring long-term success for both the organization and the individuals I mentor. Professional Experience• Leadership & Talent Development: Spearheaded the recruitment, training, and mentoring of a dynamic team of 60+ Senior Account Executives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.• Revenue Growth: Introduced streamlined sales processes, leading to an increase in individual Account Executive revenue and an overall boost in sales floor profitability.Key Strengths• Strategic Planning & Execution: Proven ability to devise and implement initiatives that surpass sales targets.• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Expert in fostering high-performing teams through coaching and development.• Sales Operations Management: Skilled in optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and profitability.• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Adept at uniting diverse departments to achieve organizational goals.• Technology Integration: Experienced in leveraging tech advancements to drive operational and sales performance.Impactful LeadershipIn my role as Senior Director of Sales, I have consistently delivered measurable results by leveraging my expertise in sales, technology, and team development. My commitment to innovation and excellence has not only driven revenue growth but also strengthened Lear Capital\'s position as a leader in the industry.

Skills

• Event Planning
• Market Analysis
• E-Commerce
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Sales Management
• Real Estate
• Logistics Management
• Marketing
• Office Management
• Public Relations
• Organization
• Proposal Writing
• Budgeting
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Brand Development
• Logistics
• Training
• Interviews
• Press Releases
• Promotions
• Project Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Budgets
• Market Planning
• Customer Service
• Online Advertising
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking