Matthew Ferris
SALES, MANAGEMENT AND EVENT PROFESSIONAL -open to opportunities!
- Role
- Business Development Specialist at Salon Services Pro
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Ferris
I’m a strategically driven professional with over two decades of experience leading…
Experience
Business Development Specialist
Jun 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US
As a Business Development and Sales Consultant with Salon Services Pro, I manage a high-value salon territory across Portland and SW Washington, helping owners grow their businesses through strategic planning, education, and brand alignment. My role bridges sales performance, partnership management, and creative business development — all centered on building long-term relationships and measurable results.Key Highlights:• Ranked Top 5 of 30+ national DSCs for revenue growth, client retention, and territory performance.• Develop customized growth strategies for independent salon owners, driving profitability through merchandising, inventory control, and education planning.• Collaborate with leading brands — including Davines, Kevin Murphy, Schwarzkopf, and Moroccan Oil — to execute brand launches, product training, and incentive programs.• Coordinate regional education events, color conversions, and hands-on classes to strengthen client loyalty and brand equity.• Partner with internal teams in marketing, logistics, and education to ensure seamless execution of promotions and customer programs.• Use CRM and data analytics to track KPIs, optimize product mix, and forecast territory performance.
Education
Portland State University
BA
Portland Community College
General Studies
Skills
- Recruiting
- Sales
- Needs Assessment
- Budgets
- B2b Marketing Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Marketing Management
- Market Analysis
- Email Marketing
- Event Production
- P&L Management
- Public Speaking
- Trend Forecasting
- Leadership
- Event Management
- Cross-Functional Collaborations
- Purchasing
- Data Analysis
- Mentoring
- Presentations
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Team Building
- Digital Marketing Experience
- Online Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Advertising
- Sponsorship Relations
- Social Media
- Business-to-Business (B2b)
- Sponsorship
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Public Relations
- Business Strategy
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