Michael Cicek

About Michael Cicek

I have one mission in mind: helping restaurants achieve their dreams.My name is Michael Cicek and I am a Divisional Vice President of Sales at Rewards Network, the largest promotional program for the restaurant industry in the U.S. Over 30 years ago, we began a journey to help restaurants, nightclubs, and bars succeed, that’s culminated in unique financial and marketing services designed specifically for our industry. As a result, restaurants who join Rewards Network today outpace industry results by 3-4% in same store sales.Here’s how I help my clients grow their business:• Provide seamless, turnkey, and no-setup finance and marketing solutions that work with the ebb and flow of your business• Expand your marketing reach and promote your business to over 17 million highly motivated diners from the premier loyalty programs of brands such as American Airlines, Fuel Rewards and Hilton — without you having to lift a finger• Drive customers that spend 13% more on average per ticket and dine more frequently, through geo-targeted emails and mobile-friendly websites — without any discounting• Provide data and analytics that offer insight into your everyday business and you can use to make better business decisions• Provide online, verified reviews that are tracked to an actual dining experienceMy clients enjoy the pay-for-performance and turnkey programs from Rewards Network that are designed to work with the ebb and flow of their business, unlike other programs that may require a fixed monthly payment and costly, extensive setup.I look forward to discussing how I can help you take your business to the next level. You can reach me at m•••••@rewardsnetwork.com, or visit us at for more information.

Experience

1. Divisional Vice President

   Rewards Network

   Sep 2016 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US

   Divisional Vice President - Rewards Network As a Divisional Vice President of Sales at Rewards Network, my team and I are committed to helping restaurants, nightclubs, and bars within the Central Division, their dreams. It’s no small task, but Rewards Network has over 30 years of experience in helping clients grow their business even when the industry is slow. In fact, our clients outperform the rest of the industry by 3-4% in same store sales.In my role, I am proud to lead a team of dedicated and high-performing Regional Managers — and their individual sales representatives — throughout multiple states in achieving our strategic and tactical efforts. My team and I ensure that we match the right programs and services to your needs and goals as a business. Once you become a client, we ensure that our programs help address those needs, and making sure you receive the customer service and satisfaction you deserve.In order to help you and my individual team members meet their goals, I implement a number of management, training, and communication strategies including: • 1:1 weekly professional development calls• Daily coaching calls and guidance• Performance tracking and management• Customer/client satisfaction assurance• Ride-alongs, and much moreI directly support the Chief Sales Officer in his efforts to implement and execute strategic planning, P&L management, and performance optimization of the sales team. I’ll also serve as the sales team representative on new and revamped business initiatives, working closely with many internal teams to ensure everyone’s goals are met, including upper and C-level sales management, internal contract operations, inside sales representatives, marketing teams, and more.

Skills

• Business Intelligence
• Leadership
• Salesforce.com
• Management
• Consultative Selling
• Direct Sales
• New Business Development
• Recruiting
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales Operations
• Selling
• Networking
• Business Development
• Sales
• Telecommunications
• Account Management