CHRIS HILL
Sales Director who has always exceeded sales projections in large and small companies in a variety of industries offers sales leadership, exceptional results, business savvy and a passion to succeed to a dynamic, forward-thinking company with a best-in-class culture.
2012 – 2016
Director, National Accounts
LSS LIFE SAFETY SERVICES, LLC
- Increased national and major account sales by almost 60% over first two years.
- Designed National and Major Account Programs for sales and marketing.
- Took over Channel Partner sales in 2014 and developed Channel Partner sales team.
2010-2012, 2016
Owner / Independent Contractor / C.F.E.
CDH CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC
- Director of Sales and consultant for Tri State Fire Protection, LLC. Focused on sales process, sales organization, accountability and compensation plan, growing sales and targeted margins. (2016)
- Recruited and placed clients for franchises such as AlphaGraphics, WSI, Budget Blinds, Papa Murphy’s and many more through C-level cold calling, networking, referrals, seminars and public speaking.
- Match clients with business ownership opportunities that best meet their goals, interests, lifestyle and qualifications by coaching them through a journey of self-discovery with The Entrepreneur’s Source.
- Consult clients through due diligence, financing and legal assistance.
2005-2009
Regional Sales Director
BETTER PACKAGES, INC
- Increased sales by 55% over the past three years for this packaging equipment manufacturer by rebuilding the channel partner network in a shrinking segment of the packaging industry.
- Co-developed major account strategies to penetrate and grow national accounts by over 30% with companies such as Frito-Lay, Dart and Harcourt.
- Top Regional Sales Director in 2006 and 2007.
Servant Leader who excels at building and elevating direct sales forces and channel partners to record sales by emphasizing best hiring practices, product training, sales process, employee development and accountability. A results-driven sales executive who has developed distribution networks throughout North America.
Sales Closer who has negotiated millions of dollars worth of capital equipment, software and service contracts through solution and consultative selling from the production floor up to the C-level to numerous Fortune 500 companies and OEM’s.
Sales Closer who has negotiated millions of dollars worth of capital equipment, software and service contracts through solution and consultative selling from the production floor up to the C-level to numerous Fortune 500 companies and OEM’s.
Business Experience: Sales Leadership / Direct Sales / Direct Sales Forces / Consulting / National Accounts / Coaching / Channel Partners / Business Development / Best Practices / OEM Sales /B2B Sales / Strategic Planning / Budgeting / Forecasting / Recruiting / Prospecting / Coaching / Mentoring / Financing / CMS /Business Services / Business Management / Recurring Revenue / Pay Plans / GSA / Sales & Product Training / Franchising
Technical Product Experience: Fire Protection Services / Service Contracting / Case Sealers / Dispensers /Tapes & Consumables / Ink Jet Printing & Coding / Monitoring / Test & Measurement / Manufacturing Software
Industry Experience: Fire & Security / Franchising / Packaging / Electronics Test & Measurement
Technical Product Experience: Fire Protection Services / Service Contracting / Case Sealers / Dispensers /Tapes & Consumables / Ink Jet Printing & Coding / Monitoring / Test & Measurement / Manufacturing Software
Industry Experience: Fire & Security / Franchising / Packaging / Electronics Test & Measurement
1995-2001
National Sales Director
SimplexGrinnell, Ltd.
- Doubled the service contract recurring revenue base ($350M) and new PMA sales for this Fire & Security company over three years by revamping sales training, hiring processes and compensation plans.
- Developed customer retention plan that resulted in an additional $17.5 million of additional recurring revenue.
- Won President’s Award for 2002 performance.
