Gary Bliss

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About Gary Bliss

BUSINESS LEADER with deep expertise in maximizing sales and bottom line profits, while decreasing operating costs. For a good part of my sales career, I have been developing and implementing innovative, progressive sales solutions for the lodging and gaming industries. The secret to my success is developing trusted customer relationships, backing my promises up with action, never wanting to let a customer down. I work with the customer to determine where products fit, increasing brand exposure and perceived value to their guests. This creates a win-win for the customer and company. The relationships developed throughout the years have stayed with me. Loyality, trust, and truthfulness are values that I bring to my customers and company. KEY CAPABILITIES Sales Leader: Award-winning and top producing National Account Manager with a track record of generating >100M in annual revenue by developing programs to increase sales with current customers and consistently adding new customers to the client base. Strategic Planning: Build Strategic Roadmaps; identify mission and vision; establish timelines; monitor progress; identify data sources and the individual(s) responsible for executing each strategy. Client Relationship Management: Develop solid customer relationships based on trust; respect and a strong knowledge of their business and competitors. Well known in the industry as an expert in my field. Team Building & Talent Development: Mentor and coach staff on programs; help provide knowledge for career advancement; able to help teams be better by providing clear message and all details. My heart and passion lie to supporting my customers and company, leading and mentoring people, and providing an exceptional customer experience. I give it my all to and gain great satisfaction from positively impacting the lives of others each day. Gary A. Bliss ga.bliss1@cox.net 480.250.8320