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Sean Grimes

Charleston

Summary

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in sales management and customer relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cofounder/Partner

Solza Power
05.2018 - Current
  • Founded and managed a Residential Solar start-up, leveraging extensive sales and business experience to deliver an innovative product.
  • Successfully led the company from concept to a profitable, multi-million dollar business.
  • Grew user base from zero to over 4,500 customers in 6 years
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans, as well as marketing and operational plans.
  • Negotiated and closed key partnerships with industry leading companies.

Energy Consultant

LGCY Power
03.2016 - 04.2018
  • Created & Delivered In-Home sales presentations for Renewable Energy products to decision makers with a 42% closing ratio from opportunities to closed won accounts.
  • Self Generated $8.2 Million in installed revenue strictly through door to door canvassing
  • Regularly achieved national top rankings on the performance leaderboard
  • Promoted to Team Lead within 3 months
  • Awarded for Industriousness two years consecutively


Territory Manager

  • Oversaw territories for all door-to-door sales representatives, ensuring optimal coverage and performance.
  • Engaged with homeowners associations to address and mitigate risk management issues, enhancing operational compliance and reducing potential liabilities.
  • Spearheaded the development of a major new territory, generating over $12 million in company revenue within a span of 4 months.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for representatives, focusing on enhancing time management and canvassing skills.


Assistant District Manager

  • Created hiring Events
  • Lead team trainings and weekly sales meetings
  • Designed and introduced new sales processes to enhance effectiveness and drive higher engagement.


District Manager

  • Fostered strong communication channels between teams and senior management, leading to more efficient operations
  • Successfully recruited and trained a high-performing team, reducing turnover by and significantly enhancing productivity and company culture


Education

Selling Skills And Sales Operations

Sandler Sales Training
Columbia, SC
01.2017

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Midlands Technical College
Columbia
12.2014

Skills

  • Lead Generation
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Revenue Growth
  • Staff Management
  • Sales Cycle Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Operations Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Process Improvement

Software

Salesforce

Wordpress

Timeline

Cofounder/Partner

Solza Power
05.2018 - Current

Energy Consultant

LGCY Power
03.2016 - 04.2018

Selling Skills And Sales Operations

Sandler Sales Training

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Midlands Technical College
Sean Grimes