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Sam Woodford

Gainesville,GA

Summary

Dynamic Business Development Representative with a proven track record at Essential Ingredients and IndSpyre Solutions, adept in pipeline generation and relationship building. Excelled in territory development, securing $1mm+ in new business and surpassing a $1.5mm target over last 2 years. Skilled in contract negotiation, fostering strong customer connections, and driving significant revenue growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Representative

Indspyre Solutions
08.2024 - Current
  • Promoted from sister company, Essential Ingredients, to jump start the inside business development team at IndSpyre Solutions; a new vertical.
  • Developed business pipeline using cold and warm calling in an untouched territory for IndSpyre.
  • Closed new business immediately by jumping right in and have generated $150k in new business since August 24.

Business Development Representative

Essential Ingredients
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Full cycle sales professional specializing in personal care products.
  • Prospected and identified opportunities at new and existing customers and closed new and repeat business. Methods included cold/ warm calling, virtual meetings, on-site demos for select high-tier customers.
  • Came into position responsible for a $1.5mm territory and surpassed budget in year 1.
  • Closed an additional $850K+ in new business with new and existing accounts in year 1.

Customer Relations Specialist

Essential Ingredients
12.2021 - 06.2023

Led the effort to sell soon to expire/ expired material, resulting in $60,000+ in avoided write-offs in 2022-2023. Success in this initiative led to promotion to the sales team.

  • Provided exceptional customer service and administrative support for top-tier accounts;
    working in partnership with account managers and supply chain to exceed customer
    expectations.
  • Utilized a proactive approach to customer care resulting in meaningful, and strong customer
    connections with a white glove level of service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Skills

  • Pipeline generation
  • Contract negotiation and closing skills
  • Lead prospecting
  • Relationship Building
  • Territory Development
  • Account Management

Timeline

Business Development Representative

Indspyre Solutions
08.2024 - Current

Business Development Representative

Essential Ingredients
06.2023 - 08.2024

Customer Relations Specialist

Essential Ingredients
12.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

University of North Georgia
Sam Woodford