Ross W. Smith

About Ross W. Smith

Experienced Account Executive with a strong track record in building client relationships, identifying sales opportunities, and managing communications throughout the sales cycle. Skilled in product research, creating tailored proposals, and maximizing deliverables. Expertise in prospecting and developing new business with strategic solutions while ensuring clear communication from initial contact to order fulfillment. Focused on delivering exceptional results and client success.• Led the creation, direction, and management of major marketing initiatives and branding across five business channels for a $160 million holding company.• Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and project management expertise, overseeing end-to-end program development.• Provided team-oriented leadership across multiple locations and time zones, fostering collaboration and ensuring smooth execution.• Passionate manager, dedicated to cultivating strong client partnerships and leading all communications and interactions.Core Skills:• Strategy Development• Team Leadership & Management• Creative Direction• Process Optimization & Development• Vendor Relations & Management• Brand Standards Creation• Project Management

Experience

1. Account Executive

   Symphonix

   Oct 2021 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Experienced Account Executive with a proven track record of building strong client relationships, identifying new sales opportunities, and managing client communications throughout the entire sales cycle. Skilled in researching products, creating tailored proposals, managing quotes, and maximizing the impact of deliverables. Expert at prospecting and developing new business through strategic solutions that address client needs. Proficient in providing both virtual and physical samples, ensuring clients receive clear and consistent communication from initial contact to order fulfillment. Focused on driving client success and delivering exceptional results at every stage of the process.• Business Development and implement growth opportunities• Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies• Manage client brand guidelines and creative assets• Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams• Lead and direct client-based marketing collateral• Oversee client pitches and proposals• Oversee deliverables, timelines, and budgets• Meet with clients or upper management to define campaign strategies and solutions• Review work, troubleshoot, and provide feedback

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Bachelor's degree, BCA

Skills

• Brand Development
• Corporate Identity
• Direct Mail
• Art Direction
• New Business Development
• Quarkxpress
• Advertising
• Graphic Design
• Account Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Brochures
• Corporate Branding
• Strategy
• Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Quarkxpress and Freehand, Mac Os X Server, Microsoft System, Windows, Office, Excel, Word, Workgroups Davinci, Basecamp, Podio, Quip, Slack, Trello, Hubsp
• Direct Marketing
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Trade Shows
• Business Development
• Team Management
• Digital Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Illustrator
• Adobe Acrobat
• Social Media
• Photoshop
• Creative Direction
• Management
• Marketing Strategy