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109 Big Woods Ct

Buffalo, MN  55313

Dave Nadeau

davenadeau@charter.net

Phone (763) 202-8353

Fax 1(866) 221-2752

 

 

Sales & Account Manager

 

15+ Years of Experience Delivering Over-Quota Sales Performance
& Leading Team Revenue Growth

 

Goal-driven, tenacious sales and management professional demonstrating award-winning sales record in highly competitive industries. Strong leader and team player; excellent motivational skills to build and sustain forward growth momentum while motivating peak individual performance from team members. Experience in managing all phases of sales development cycles, from prospecting and cold calling through detailed presentations and negotiation to closing and follow-up activities.

 

Account Development / Customer Relationship Building / Multi-Level Sales Growth

Sales Training & Team Leadership / Region & Territory Expansion / Sales Presentations

Negotiation & Closing Activities / Solution & Consultative Sales Models / Account Retention

Customer Service Delivery / Financial & Investment Strategies / Product Research & Evaluation

 

 

Professional Experience

 

 

Independent Marketing Manager                                                                                           02/2007 – Present

Nadeau & Co., LLC, Buffalo, MN

 

Marketing consultation, product and solutions marketing, sales readiness, demand generation and custom marketing services for small businesses.

           

Accomplishments:

r      Services include the creation of go-to-market (GTM), launch plans, image packs, sales and end-user collateral, success stories, slide ware, direct marketing, project and agency management.

r      Target clients encompassed start-ups and companies who had yet to invest in internal marketing or sales team.

r      Hired & Directed Sales Teams for Product Deployment, Sales, & Support throughout product deployment.

 

Outside Sales Manager – Upper Midwest                                                                           03/2005 – 02/2007

Dex Media, LLC, Maple Grove, MN

 

Trained in the fulfillment of business development and client management objectives.  Oversaw all phases of the sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to negotiations and closings; analyzed and pinpointed opportunities for individual clients through extensive research efforts.  Maintained uncompromising focus on service delivery to ensure long-term relationships.

 

            Accomplishments:

r      Consistently ranked in top 10 company-wide for sales production among staff of 600+ sales professionals.

r      Contributed to success of supervised sales staff through hands-on training and mentoring, leading a team that generated 15% growth margins.

 

Outside Sales Manager – Minnesota Territory                                10/2004 – 03/2005

Digital Entertainment Inc., Eden Prairie, MN

 

Recruited to manage large account base, supervising team members and sales/marketing administrative support staff.  Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate performance and skills of team members for placement in appropriate fields.  Review financials, including sales records, CODs and A/R.  Handle all escalated customer problems, renegotiated contracts, and ensure proper service, eliminating “root” problems.

 

            Accomplishments:

r      Led team to increase in sales by 35% within 6-month period, earning commendations from upper management for leadership performance.

r      Provided exemplary service for clients, leading to stronger relationships and excellent retention.

 

Manager                                                                                                                     01/1998 – 10/2004

Phillippi & Assoc., Inc, Eden Prairie, MN

Verified control of revenue, expenditures, payroll, and balance sheet accounts.  Generate memos for internal financial mechanisms.  Involved in full engagement cycles, from initial assignment through audit completion.  Attended in-service training programs.  Utilized troubleshooting and organizational skills while meeting strict deadlines.

 

Accomplishments:

r      Worked successfully with key client personnel – CFO’s, controllers and financial managers – in addressing and resolving financial issues.

r      Played key role in decisions involving complex issues for primary client accounts.

 

 

Senior Account Representative                                                                  01/1994 – 01/1998

Service 800, Inc., Wayzata, MN

Conceptualized and implemented benchmark pricing model subsequently adopted by competitor companies industry-wide; features included profit enhancement process at source of finished product.

 

Accomplishments:

r      Secured 27% region profit margin increase; led territory to contribute $300,000 to corporate revenue returns.

 

 

 

Education

 

 

 

University Of Minnesota                                                                                            1991 – 1995

 

Orono High School                                                                                                        1988 – 1991

 

 

 

 

Training

 

 

 

 

Public Speaking, Dale Carnegie Teaching Staff, Negotiating, Account Management, Front Line Leadership, Numerous MS Certification Courses