Chris Williams

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About Chris Williams

As a growth-focused leader, I have a proven track record of closing deals in highly competitive industries including sports, entertainment, financial services, advertising, and design arenas. With my extensive experience in business development and negotiation, I have successfully untapped new revenue streams and acquired high-volume accounts, while pioneering innovative sales and marketing solutions. I am passionate about building sustainable relationships and creating invaluable professional networks that drive organizations and ROI. My account management and customer service skills complement my strategic operations expertise, which enables me to forge lasting relationships with clients. I take pride in my ability to drive growth, and I relentlessly strive to deliver the best possible results. I am driven by the challenge of finding creative and effective solutions to the most complex problems. My expertise in closing deals, negotiating, and delivering results sets me apart from the competition. If you're looking for a growth-focused leader who delivers results, let’s connect. 15+ Years of Target-Surpassing Operational Excellence • At IDIGITAL, I sold out Bismark, ND territory’s advertising inventory within six months while empowering key decision-makers with actionable insights via geofencing, data analytics, and reporting. • At CLOSETS BY DESIGN, I increased annual sales from $0 to $2M in under three years. • At WESTPOINT FINANCIAL, I earned recognition as a Leaders Group member by generating $100K in sales revenue in the first year. Senior management also handpicked me to lead training and new hire coaching. • At FAN FORCE UNITED, I secured $5M in corporate sponsorships, including a $1.2M sponsorship from Lotus to race in the 2012 Indy 500. I also maximized incremental investment returns for partners and won five Firestone Image Awards for representation of the Board of Sponsors and the Indy Lights series. “You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” Michael Jordan “You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.” Babe Ruth "The winner isn’t the one with the fastest car; it's the one who refuses to lose." Dale Earnhardt