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Brian Milligan

The Ponds

Summary

Natural leader experienced in driving great team successes by coaching and motivating team members to increase financial profitability, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Excellent interpersonal skills, to work well with others, in both supervisory and support staff roles. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Club Demonstration Services
09.2023 - Current

Support service business managing the Coscto demonstration program.

  • Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.
  • Reached out to customers frequently to check on satisfaction, inquire about needs and propose new offerings.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help account managers drive sales
  • Resolved complex problems to positively impact sales and business direction.
  • Complied with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of services.

National Account Manager

TCC Distributors
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Built strong relationships with key decision-makers at the executive level within national accounts organizations.
  • Supervised and trained new hires on best practices and proper protocols; updated training materials and sales collateral and decreased process gaps.
  • Collaborated with business development managers in partner planning process to develop mutual performance objectives, financial targets and critical milestones.
  • Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.
  • Reached out to customers frequently to check on satisfaction, inquire about needs and propose new offerings.

Client Manager

Crossmark Australia
09.2017 - 10.2022


  • Scheduled and attended meetings with client.
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
  • Maintained client files with sales contracts, records of client interactions, client notes, and other information.
  • Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
  • Supervised daily operations and sales functions to maximize revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations.
  • Collaborated with finance department on invoicing accuracy for services.
  • Developed new employees and on-going performance assessment of current employees
  • Compiled and analyse data approaches to improve sales and performance.

Car Salesman

Sydney City Subaru
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
  • Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
  • Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
  • Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
  • Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.

Commercial Manager

Times Media Home Entertainment
08.2013 - 10.2016
  • Built relationships with clients to establish new contracts.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Managed and analyzed budgets, P&L, balance sheets and sales reports.

National Sales Manager

Times Media Group
03.2006 - 07.2013
  • Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Met with customers to give sales presentations, negotiate sales and promote services.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing, and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Managed national sales programs, supervised 18 sales representatives and evaluated KPIs for promotional opportunities.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Liaised with marketing and product development departments to maintain brand consistency.
  • Directed effective hiring, orientation, training, development and retention of sales staff to maximize team performance.
  • Remained responsive to changing targets by preparing monthly, quarterly and annual sales reports and forecasts.
  • Trained and developed exceptional sales leaders.

Operations Manager

Times Media Group
09.2003 - 02.2006
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new sales staff to fulfill business requirements.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business

Sales Manager

Numetro Home Entertainment
09.2001 - 08.2003
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings
  • Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance

Sales Executive

Numetro Home Entertainment
09.1998 - 08.2001
  • Delivering high standard of sales and marketing support, with extensive after-sales service
  • Customer service and liaison, building strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Resolving complaints and enquiries
  • Data entry and database management, maintaining meticulous records.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mondeor High School
Johannesburg South Africa
11.1994

Skills

  • Team Recruiting and Onboarding
  • Daily Workflows
  • Information Updates
  • Sales Records Management
  • Client Base Retention
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Staff Support
  • Strategy Development
  • Business Analytics
  • Budgeting and Expenditures

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Club Demonstration Services
09.2023 - Current

National Account Manager

TCC Distributors
10.2022 - 09.2023

Client Manager

Crossmark Australia
09.2017 - 10.2022

Car Salesman

Sydney City Subaru
04.2017 - 08.2017

Commercial Manager

Times Media Home Entertainment
08.2013 - 10.2016

National Sales Manager

Times Media Group
03.2006 - 07.2013

Operations Manager

Times Media Group
09.2003 - 02.2006

Sales Manager

Numetro Home Entertainment
09.2001 - 08.2003

Sales Executive

Numetro Home Entertainment
09.1998 - 08.2001

High School Diploma -

Mondeor High School
Brian Milligan