John Lezotte

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About John Lezotte

It’s not about having the right opportunities. It’s about handling the opportunities right.” - Mark Hunter I am a dependable Director with a proven track record of delivering transformational business results in both the Sales and Business Development domains. My areas of expertise revolve around leadership and negotiation; I build and establish organizational goals by delivering great customer experience, meaningful team, and relationship building, backed by exceptional pitching abilities. I have accumulated expertise in steering multifunctional domains with highly reputed business establishments, with in-depth knowledge of collaboration and team management, while monitoring current and developing new procedures. When I undertake a professional responsibility, I come up with a plan to comprehend the target verticals. Then I identify the targets in each vertical ordered by most likely candidates. Once I have the data, I move to the tactical phase of executing my proven methods of actions - which, throughout my career, have resulted in numerous achievements and millions in profit for businesses. I am adept at developing and implementing market penetration strategies to accelerate sales numbers. I also have a thorough knowledge of regional business development and large-scale operations management. I work with executive leadership to define and coordinate programs that enable staff to achieve their potential and support company objectives. I am skilled at hiring, training, and developing individuals from scratch into confident and resourceful professionals. My remarkable leadership and interpersonal skills let me communicate with upper management and team members in an effective and result-oriented way. I am confident in delivering impeccable results through my dedication to handling multiple functions and activities under high-pressure environments & tight deadlines. To know more about me, or how I can assist you or your business, feel free to contact me: Areas of Expertise: Sales & business development Customer relationship management Distribution strategy Analysis Negotiations Strategic plan development New product rollout expertise Tactical sales plan implementation Account retention & growth Networking and relationship building Budgeting Training, Coaching and Mentoring Business growth and development Team building Strong interpersonal skills Strong work ethic and discipline Publications: Optical Interconnects Lead the Way. EETimes