Scot Allen

About Scot Allen

Enthusiastic professional with a track record of success in creating market strategy, driving brand awareness and effectively managing territories for industry-leading companies including LifeSafer Ignition Interlock and The Schwan Food Company, Inc. Expert in building locations from the ground-up, managing budgets/capital expenditures and ensuring a safe work environment. Proficient in hiring, training and coaching personnel while developing the talent pipeline. Self-directed and integrity-driven, providing knowledgeable service excellence, innovative business development and product expansion through strong relationship-building skills and a strategic consultative sales approach. Passionate and determined to build market presence by working closely with clients to ensure their needs are met and their expectations are exceeded. An enthusiastic and articulate communicator, adept at cultivating ties with key decision-makers, influencing them to realize the benefits of specialized product lines and to become loyal clients. Strong ability to build long-term business alliances and use client satisfaction and loyalty as a competitive advantage. Track record of success in an ultra-competitive, high-pressure selling environment. Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; excels in challenging & deadline-driven environments.

Experience

1. National Director of Business Development

   LifeSafer Ignition Interlock

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

Education

• Waldorf University

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  1989 — 1991

• Southwest Minnesota State University

  BS, Public Relations, Sales / Marketing

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Market Analysis
• Negotiation
• Business Planning
• Sales Cycle Management
• Event Planning
• Operations Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Presentations
• Inventory Management
• Recruiting
• Customer Service
• Talent Management
• Forecasting
• Vendor Relationships
• Employee Engagement
• Audits
• Accounts Payable
• Territory Management
• Training
• Selling
• Strategy
• Sales Management
• Motivation
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Business Coaching
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• P & L Ownership
• Team Leadership
• Public Relations
• Financial Analysis
• Sales Forecasting
• Team Building
• Staff Development
• Budgeting
• Change Management
• Sales
• Product Marketing
• Sales Process
• Performance Management
• Client Relations