Tom Edwards

About Tom Edwards

Marketing Strategies/Solutions expert who gains client trust through working together in identifying genuine need. An accomplished Sales/Marketing/Management professional with more than 20 years of experience in the communications, new business development and retail industries. Hands on experience in medium, small, fringe and major markets in Media sales and management Radio,Television, Web/Social New Media and Cinema, plus the unique opportunity to build from concept, own and operate a retail/wholesale B2C and B2B enterprise with three locations and what became a team of 50, has allowed me to truly identify and communicate with business decision makers of all levels, with mutual respect and genuine empathy. Acknowledged strengths in consultative solution-based sales, marketing, team building, management, strategic planning and customer service focus. Change hardy and results oriented team leader, leading by example with excellent character, communication and implementation. Motivational lead by example Advertising, Marketing, Retail Entrepreneur and Media Professional who will create an enthusiastic, aware, consistent and healthy upward trend environment with excellent client and internal communication. Assertive, energetic, responsible, creative and well-balanced, leader and coach with keen sight on New Trends and Business Development. Specialties: •New Business Development •Local Direct Specialist •Leading by Example •Presentation/Negotiation •Training/Motivating/Coaching •Relationships built on long term business foundations •Problem-Solving •Financial Analysis/Forecasting •Consultive/Solution based Selling •Digital Platforms and Non-traditional Revenue Streams •Exceeding Goals •Follow up/Follow through •Budget & Inventory Management •Keenly Focused and Targeted prospecting

Experience

1. Marketing Solutions-media Strategist

   Salem Media Group

   Feb 2021 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US