Keith Kester

Location
birmingham, AL (US)
Work Category
Executive
Interests
Business partnerships, Job opportunities, References
Email
Currently working on...
Building a solid group of business professionals and leaders in the Birmingham and surrounding areas to network and grow business with.

About Me

I will focus on this from a business aspect. I have a true passion for coaching, mentoring and teaching people how to sell, penetrate accounts, be 100k income earners and bring the best out in themselves. I love sales, developing sales people, teamwork, marketing products, developing plans of action and executing them to exceed quotas. How do I find the right company to go to work for. I have 10+ years in wireless/telecom/technology and through downsizes and mergers, I've had a tough time finding my permanent place to land.
My resume also focuses on my strengths, abilities, knowledge and expertise in sales, sales management and entrepreneurial endeavors. A results-oriented professional with over fifteen years of successful sales, sales management, marketing, and new business development experience in highly competitive markets. Effective in managing and directing sales teams to produce in both business-to-business and retail sales environments. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high performing sales teams to achieve exceptional results and drive top and bottom lines. Successful track record of rebuilding territories, restructuring marketing plans, developing product branding strategies, and establishing new markets.

Work Experience

  • Oct 2005 - present
    birmingham, AL (US)
    President
    Stationery Style Inc.
    STATIONERY STYLE, INC. (www.stationerystyle.com); Birmingham, AL 2005 to Present
    President
    Established and grew new online retail stationery and accessories business from the ground up, including concept development and promotion, marketing and sales, site development, staff recruitment and hiring, and ongoing customer service. Worked directly with Google, Yahoo & MSN advertising to establish market presence.
    ® Developed custom email lists to promote and grow business from zero base of customers to over 3, 800 customers within first 12 months
    ® Created real time flash typesetter, which is highly innovative and unique in the industry
    ® Within first 12 months, exceeded projected sales by over 30%