JILLEEN L. DEVRIES
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326 |248.495.6020 |
JILL.DEVRIES@COMCAST.NET
Dynamic and driven Sales Specialist with over 20 years of leadership experience in marketing, account management, and client retention. Analytical and creative problem-solver with exceptional organizational skills and an ability to effectively prioritize competing demands. A relationship-focused leader with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Self-motivated with experience working from a home office while meeting strict deadlines, under pressure, with minimal supervision.
Growth Strategy Account Management Business Development
Consultative Sales Relationship Management Cross-Functional Collaboration
Contract Development Data Entry & Analysis Database Management
Strategic Planning Process Improvement Project Management
Customer Relations Training & Development Quality Control
Corporate Reprint Sales Coordinator(Partially Remote) 1998 - 2019
BNP Media | Troy, MI
· Directed sales operations of editorial reprints for 41 B2B publications serving distinct and diverse industry markets
· Executed sales processes focused on customer service, client satisfaction, and project management
· Designed and implemented a client database to efficiently manage contracts, quotes, purchase orders, and reports
· Served as a Strategic Advisor and Subject Matter Expert on reprint processes, policies, and procedures for coworkers
· Created forms and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance sales and maximize employee performance
· Exceeded targeted revenue objectives by introducing and executing reprint processes to optimize division workflows
· Boosted the number of quotes and purchase orders processed by streamlining and revitalizing the reprint process
· Leveraged marketing expertise to drive business growth, cultivate prospective leads, and close sales
· Targeted new clients through digital and print marketing campaigns, including letters, flyers, and house advertisements
· Partnered with publishers, editors, and art directors to create reprints according to strict client specifications and guidelines
· Analyzed workflows, identified gaps in productivity, and implemented continuous process improvements
· Cultivated and fostered key relationships and rapport with clients, team members, executives, and stakeholders
· Maximized customer satisfaction by responding to inquiries within 24 hours to create loyal clients and increase retention
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration
Michigan Technological University | Houghton, MI
· International Business Certification
Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel
Outlook PowerPoint Access
Adobe Acrobat Windows CRM