Matthew Slezak

About Matthew Slezak

There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” – Sam WaltonNo truer words have been said. At the end of the day, the customer is the beating heart of a company. My passion is networking. I take the position of a relationship cultivator by constantly growing my professional network through my fraternity and my work experiences.“The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it\'s possible to achieve the American dream.” – Tommy HilfigerIndividuals that possess drive are more apt to succeed. It is difficult to find a force to push you to be the best individual that you can be. I strive to drive myself as a business professional throughout my daily activities. I believe that this constant drive will make my paths fruitful.“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve JobsBusiness professionals state, “if you are not moving forward, then you are falling behind.” I believe innovation drives success. In my current positions, I am passionate about empowering my peers to bring new ideas to the group as well as provide input myself. I love seeing the look on my peer’s faces when innovative ideas are presented. It makes me realize that we are continuing to succeed as a whole.

Experience

1. Sr Sales Consultant

   KONE

   Nov 2022 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Work with a team of technicians and staff to service elevators and escalators in Eastern North Carolina.• Partner with customers to provide the best experience possible. • Manage accounts varying in size from multi location portfolios to single elevator buildings.• Work with customer budgets to ensure proper allocation of funds for future upgrades and costs.• Closely monitor equipment with the operations team to ensure quick resolution for down equipment.

Education

• The University of Toledo

  Professional Sales and Marketing

  2012 — 2016

• Cuyahoga Community College

  Fire Fighting II, Tri-C Fire Training Academy

  2013 — 2013

Skills

• Teamwork
• Sales Management
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Direct Sales
• Powerpoint
• Marketing
• Sales
• Time Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Social Media