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AJ Hillmann

@amandahillmann

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Dynamic strategic leader and payments industry expert driving transformative solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, encourages professional growth, and allows me to leverage my expertise in sales and coaching to drive organizational success.

I am a dynamic strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in the payments industry, specializing in client engagement, sales strategy, and organizational development. My career has been dedicated to driving transformative client solutions and building high-performing teams that achieve significant business growth. I have a proven track record of leading teams to success, fostering strong client relationships, and enhancing sales productivity through innovative strategies.

Throughout my career, I have excelled in consultative selling and cross-functional collaboration, leveraging my expertise in Salesforce CRM to adapt quickly to new systems. I have successfully mentored diverse teams, achieving high ratings in onboarding and role clarity. My leadership has resulted in substantial revenue growth, with notable achievements including closing over $50M in sales opportunities and receiving the Co-op Sales Engineer of the Year Award. I am passionate about developing talent and driving organizational success through effective training and development initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Sales Consultant

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Velera (Co-op Solutions)

Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Lead the strategic development and mentorship of a diverse team of Sales Engineers, enhancing sales productivity and driving key initiatives to maximize revenue and client retention. Successfully onboarded new hires and fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and collaboration.

Sales Strategy Mentorship Client Engagement Salesforce CRM Revenue Consultative Selling Training Development Change Management

Senior Sales Engineer

Velera (Co-op Solutions)

Sep 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 5 months)

Developed long-term partnerships with financial institutions, providing technology demonstrations and consultative sales engagements. Closed significant sales opportunities and mentored team members to enhance their career paths.

Sales Engineering Client Relationship Management Consultative Selling Training Development Mentoring Performance Management Business Development Contract Negotiation

Senior Training Specialist

Velera (Co-op Solutions)

Jan 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 8 months)

Designed and delivered training programs to enhance product knowledge and service delivery for internal teams and external clients. Led workshops that improved client engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

Training Development Client Engagement Cross Functional Collaboration Product Knowledge Service Delivery Leadership Strategic Planning Performance Metrics Organizational Development

Human Resources Corporate Trainer

Christian Community Credit Union

Aug 2004 - Sep 2016 (12 years 1 month)

Developed and implemented training programs for staff and members, focusing on HR compliance, diversity, and leadership development. Recognized for award-winning training programs and facilitated public speaking engagements.

Training Development HR Compliance Leadership Development Public Speaking Employee Engagement Learning Management