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KARL VANSTRUM

Saint Paul

Summary

I am a Sales and Customer Engagement professional committed to accomplishing top customer satisfaction results, while demonstrating the major responsibilities of accountability, leadership, and an ability to listen. Throughout my experiences in sports, my dedication to being a quick learner and a team player have led to achieving objectives. In order to retain and bring in new customers, I recognize their purpose for engagement with the organization and provide accurate and concise information to keep their attention. Honing and using these skills consistently allows me to be an effective and successful professional.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Inside Sales Specialist

Eastman Kodak Company
10.2024 - Current

Effectively met and exceeded sales targets by averaging 18 meetings per month and generating 1.6 million in revenue


Efficiently source new sales opportunities through outbound calls and emails


Utilizing, updating, and refining provided leads list to consistently improve Salesforce CRM database


Proactively research accounts, identifying key players and generating followups


Membership Sales Executive

Houston Rockets
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Sold 171k for the 2022-2023 season, in top 5 of Account Executive sales metrics
  • Averaged 40 calls a day, led all Season Sales staff in total outbound metrics by 50%
  • Averaged 4 to 5 meetings a week, with a conversation rate of 80%
  • Efficiently demonstrated proper utilization of official Rocket’s CRM system

Inside Sales Associate

Houston Rockets
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Earned the 2021 NBA All-Star Revenue Contest for new revenue generation, leadership presence, being a team player and displaying excellent work ethic
  • Sold $370k for the 2021-2022 season, led all Inside Sales in total sales metrics by 50%
  • Averaged 70 calls a day, led all Inside Sales in total outbound metrics by 30%
  • Averaged 2 to 3 meetings a week, with a conversation rate of 66%

Wolves Assist Team Member

Minnesota Timberwolves
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Built strong relationships by interacting with customers at primary arena entrances
  • Provided navigation assistance and arena recommendations for customers
  • Assisted staff members by using creative problem solving to resolve ticket or team app issues
  • Continuously improved fan experience by being a team ambassador while engaging with customers

Game Day Marketing/Promotions Intern

St. Paul Saints
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Successfully implemented on field promotions for every home game
  • Managed sponsorship requests before, during, and after games
  • Provided an entertaining environment for fans
  • Advised on ticket prices and post-game events

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Marketing

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN
07.2020

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Revenue Generation
  • Project Management
  • Efficient Communicator
  • Customer relationship management
  • CRM proficiency

Timeline

Inside Sales Specialist

Eastman Kodak Company
10.2024 - Current

Membership Sales Executive

Houston Rockets
11.2021 - 10.2023

Inside Sales Associate

Houston Rockets
06.2021 - 11.2021

Wolves Assist Team Member

Minnesota Timberwolves
11.2019 - 03.2020

Game Day Marketing/Promotions Intern

St. Paul Saints
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Marketing

Minnesota State University, Mankato
KARL VANSTRUM