Kenneth Closson

About Kenneth Closson

An accomplished and strategic-minded senior sales executive with experience in organizational effectiveness, revenue and business growth, customer advocacy, sales strategy, business operations, contract negotiation, account management, and marketing. Leverages exceptional interpersonal communication, analytical, and organizational capabilities to consistently increase net sales, boost corporate performance, and develop key business relationships. Recognized for meeting and exceeding aggressive sales goals in competitive market niches. An engaging, results-driven, and forward-thinking leader who possesses an unwavering commitment to integrity and excellence. Key Accomplishments: Revenue and Business Growth Increased net sales with key national account in first year by 24% over prior year (incremental $1.2 million). Achieved by increasing category share through existing customers, expanding new business development in key strategic verticals, and adding new product lines, which leveraged existing business footprint. Organizational Effectiveness Redesigned sales organization and consolidated accounts from under third-party telemarketing firm to direct team, resulting in net annual savings of while improving customer engagement and increasing sales growth. Customer Advocacy Created new role of senior sales managers to provide more focused and personal connection with customers while enabling more control over marketing strategy and sales objectives being communicated by independent sales representatives.

Experience

1. Sales Director - Western Region

   Myers Tire Supply

   Mar 2023 — Present · Akron, OH, US

Education

• University of Redlands

  BSBAM, Business Admin and Management

  2007