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Trey Cox | Houston Texas | 713-882-2140 | treycox@PDQ.net Sales Professional in Management, Speaker, Trainer, Team Mentor, Event Organizer Organizational Leadership | Sales Team Development | Contract Negotiation | Technical Presentations | Former Engineer in Electronics, Software, Programming, Hardware, Data Centers, and Mechanical Highly qualified in people skills, account recovery, and finding overlooked opportunities Dynamic and results-oriented sales leader with extensive experience in organizational leadership, pipeline development, and contract negotiation. Proven track record in driving substantial revenue growth and penetrating challenging markets across diverse industries, including technology, oil & gas, and healthcare. Adept at building and mentoring high-performing sales teams, recovering orphaned accounts, and developing strategic client relationships that enhance client retention and satisfaction. Known for strong negotiation and closing skills, A confident communicator and an excellent presenter capable of delivering impactful solutions to C-suite executives and stakeholders. History of successful sales leadership and an unwavering commitment to driving business expansion and operational excellence. Accomplished in multiple roles; individual contributor, trainer, manager and director level. Community Volunteer, Rescue Leader / Chaplain / Trainer in disaster rescue, instant responder, medical, search & rescue team leadership. Skills Summary Organizational Leadership Pipeline Development Mergers & Acquisitions Channel Management Sales Operations Client Retention & Growth Sales Territory Development C-Suite Communications Sales Team Development Technical Presentations Technology Adaption Confident Public Speaker Oil & Gas Industry Many Industries Knowledge Orphan Client Recovery Risk Management Lead Generation: Hunter Technology Industry Engineering Fluency Medical Practice Experience Security Practices Road Warrior Traveler Powerful Remote Office Strong Trade Show Skills Professional Experience National Sales Manager/Trainer, USA Canada - Proven Benefits, Houston, TX Nov 2019 – Oct 2024 Recruited to lead the launch of multiple brands for emerging U.S. and Canadian companies. • Leveraged strengths in new client contact, recovering orphaned accounts, market development, and high prospect contacts activity. Embedded sales coach to client and channel partners. • Represented eight engineering groups bringing new technology to software, robotic, and medical markets through the U.S. and Canada. Skilled at launching new products & solutions. Regional Sales Manager – SES Inc., Houston, TX Feb 2017 – Oct 2019 Recruited to develop, manage, and drive customer satisfaction at over 30 new multi-state accounts each year, showcasing a strong ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships. • Successfully increased the organization’s presence in multi-state corporations with locations in up to 150 physical locations, demonstrating a strong ability to handle large-scale operations and deliver results. • Sold extensive product and professional service solutions to major clients across the U.S. and Canada. National Sales Director – Turn Key Solutions, Houston, TX Apr 2013 – Feb 2017 Hired by the CEO of this former client to position the company for future acquisition. Opened new markets for oil & gas technology services. • Generated 95% of all sales leads and developed venture capital relationships for new projects. • Hired, trained, and managed staff of 55 to develop sales revenue for oil field data services in remote areas. • Acted as the public spokesperson for the organization to local communities, Economic Development. Councils. • Major clients included Baker Hughes, Walmart, and many oil field suppliers. Regional Sales Manager – DataSpan / Media Recovery Inc., Houston, TX Nov 2011 – Apr 2013 Recruited by this client to expand specific market areas in high availability and enterprise storage. • Marketed products and services, including cloud storage, SaaS, VDI virtualization, data center support, security, remote management solutions, HVAC cooling zones, remote monitoring, facilities infrastructure controls, server solutions, thin client remote control, disaster recovery, data storage, data destruction, wireless communication and controls, and network security. • Channel Sales Manager/ Sales Trainer – Informatics / System ID, Houston, TX Sep 2008 – Nov 2011 Recruited for a special Motorola client project and remained in the role for 16 additional months at the President’s request after the project was completed. • Increased sales revenue in North American markets by 70% while increasing sales pipeline by 200%. • Negotiated a contract for $764k in hardware, software, and professional services for a mobile computing fleet project.