DAVID M.

ALMEROTH
1341 Pendleton Lane Glenview, IL 60025 847-722-2624 da54ac4c@westpost.net
EXPERIENCED SALES PROFESSIONAL
Skilled in sales and marketing, initiating training programs, and providing exce
llent customer service
Experienced sales professional and manager with a wealth of experience in securi
ng accounts, training other managers and employees, and providing outstanding cu
stomer service. Communicated with large organizations and companies to generate
sales in the millions of dollars while designing business seminars, leading mar
ket initiatives, and ensuring future business.
Sales Marketing Public Relations Customer Service
Supervision Training Programs Advertising Account Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Capital Equipment 2003 to Present
Lease and Finance Consultant
Managed all aspects of the sales cycle including: lead generation, prospect qual
ification, proposal presentations, contract preparations, and closing procedures
. Key accounts included: Dow Chemical, Chrysler, Sears, Federal Mogul, Lazy Boy
, and the Chicago Board of Trade.
* Specialized in exceeding technology equipment needs in the Fortune 100 and 500
markets
Comdisco, Rosemont, IL 1984 to 2003
Senior Vice President of Marketing, Sales Division, (1992 to 2003)
Regional Marketing Manager, Midwest, (1984 to 1992)
Led all marketing initiatives for the sales division selling and leasing compute
r mainframes, desktops, and high-technology medical equipment. Headed developme
nt, implementation, and daily oversight of all aspects of brand and related prod
uct strategies. Initiated training programs for all reps to improve their sales
process including: focusing on prospecting, generating referrals, closing of ne
w accounts, and introducing new products. Increased the number of top producers
by instituting a leaders circle, where top members of the firm were invited to
participate in the meetings to learn how the best-of-the-best sell. Focused on
developing the organizations strategic direction through portfolio creation and
positioning, budget design and implementation while developing effective marketi
ng skills. Headed advertising, promotion, point of sale, partnership, and spons
orship vehicles for the portfolio of products.
* Designed business planning seminars for reps, training each of them to create
a plan to build profits
* Awarded salesperson of the year two times
Storage Technology, Chicago, IL 1979 to1984
Senior Account Manager
Oversaw the sales of storage optimization and integration, data migration, and s
torage services within the Fortune 100 and 500 marketplaces. Focused on maintai
ning an active pipeline of qualified leads through cold calling, attending indus
try trade shows, providing product demonstrations, and contacting potential clie
nts through direct mail and other marketing campaigns. Successfully worked the
pipeline to consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue quotas whil
e identifying, qualifying, and acquiring accounts in the target market.
* Communicated with large organizational structures to generate sales ranging fr
om $500K to several million dollars
* Achieved salesperson of the year
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois at Chicago
Captain, United States Army (Eight Years of Service), Purple Heart Recipient