Jim Strother, MS, CPC, ELI-MP's Linkedin Analytics

A multi-award winning, collaborative, and results-oriented sales manager who is recognized for building a culture of success and delivering optimal results and business value in the workplace. Achieving record setting sales, market share, business growth, and establishing key relationships within a variety of business segments. A versatile and business savvy professional who rapidly generates brand awareness and visibility by identifying the needs of the market and leveraging strong client relationships to drive demand. Skilled in talent development, relationship building, coaching, new account development, sales management, and customer retention. Strong at prioritizing, organization skills, time management, and meeting deadlines. Finely honed leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with proven ability to influence, network, and negotiate with key internal/external stakeholders. Ability to translate insights into a strategic response to the marketplace and leading innovation and growth to drive market expansion. Demonstrated track record in launching new products, developing new markets from scratch, and using solution, strategic or consultative selling techniques to consistently boost revenue with a focus on both top line & bottom-line performance. Setting and executing strategies to optimize sales in region, make independent decisions, drive customer engagement, and serve as a credible resource for senior management team. Advanced credentials in management & organizational behavior and coaching that are leveraged to tackle new organizational challenges that arise; while achieving results with greater team engagement, efficiency, motivation, profitability, and productivity. Skill Areas: Client Relationship Management | New Product Launch | Business Development | Problem Solving Analytical Skills | Solution Selling | Consultative Sales | Strategic Sales & Account Planning | Competitive Analysis Presentations | Leadership | Cross Function Team Leadership | Coaching | Communications & Marketing | Sales Management | Key Account Management | Strong Interpersonal Skills | Conflict Resolution | Sales Promotion | Training | Customer Service | Process Improvement | Strategic & Operations Planning