Christopher Hardy

Background

About Christopher Hardy

Performance-driven and accomplished professional with a solid reputation for mastering sales practices within Fortune 100 companies and managing multimillion dollar territories. Recognized for leading an underperforming territory from ranking 495/500 to ranking in the top 15% within 1 year and consistently surpassing quotas. Creative thinker with the ability to develop value-added solutions and promote, market, and represent products; penetrates new regions to drive market share and enhance product knowledge. Excels during challenges / conflicts. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS • Secured over 200 new government accounts within the first year of employment by building strong relationships and maximizing visibility; increased market share and drastically drove internal revenue • Led an underperforming territory from ranking 495/500 to ranking in the top 15% of all national accounts within only 1 year; consistently surpassed company expectations and achieved YOY growth • Transformed a territory with a low goal attainment history and optimized performance to achieve 100+% of goal over 5 consecutive quarters; deliver training and development for territory sales reps KEY STRENGTHS • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies which accelerate business growth and maximize exposure and performance; consistently surpasses expectations • Offers exceptional communication skills with a proven history of building and maintaining productive relationships, gaining the trust and respect of clients, and influencing decision makers Technology Snapshot: Microsoft Office Suite | SPSS | PeopleSoft | Database Management | Unix | Mac and PC Proficient | 10-Key by Touch and Keyboarding | Microsoft Outlook | Quickly learns Computer Programs or Systems