Chad Nelson

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About Chad Nelson

CHAD NELSON cnelson1174@yahoo.com SUMMARY Extensive business development and sales experience focused on retail operations, client services and account management. Strong analytical and communication skills. Interacts effectively with diverse customer base. Excellent background in contract negotiations, client needs assessment and customer retention management. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Professional Cabling Solutions, Louisville KY​ 2024-2025 Business Development Representative Lead business development efforts for data communications solutions, driving revenue growth and expanding market share while maintaining strong relationships with key vendors, distributors and partners. • Identified and pursued new business opportunities in the telecom and data communications sectors, focusing on copper, fiber optics, data center solutions and security cameras/access control. • Built and maintained relationships with key decision makers resulting in successful partnerships and awarded projects. • Identified key decision makers through social media such as LinkedIn as well as through serving as an Ambassador for the Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce. • Established strategic partnerships with managed service providers to extend market reach and maximize sales opportunities. • Collaborated with senior estimators on large scale projects to build tailored proposals ad bids for perspective clients. • Estimated and served as project manager on a national roll out as well as local projects. Dyehard Fan Supply (formally All Pro Championships), Louisville, KY 2011-2019 Account Executive Managed 100+ accounts for Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, Breeders Cup and the World Equestrian Games. Responsible for overseeing retail operations, logistics, team member training and scheduling for Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, Breeders Cup and the World Equestrian Games. Developed and executed account management goals for Four Queens, Treasure Island, Kentucky Derby Museum and Costco. Developed additional customer relationships in the Las Vegas Casino market. All Pro Championships, Louisville, KY 2006-2011 Business Development Manager Developed relationships with established licensees and developed new business while overseeing retail operations, logistics, team member training and scheduling. Coordinated sales activity with ownership to ensure complete and timely product delivery. Negotiated contracts with new licensees and maintained accurate financial reporting of guarantees, commissions and royalties.