Blair Shank

Executive-level Territory Manager & Business Development Leader
Boca Raton, US.

About

Executive-level Territory Manager and Business Development leader with over 15 years of experience driving significant revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic account development across competitive industries. Proven expert in creating high-performing sales organizations, executing go-to-market strategies, and scaling territories through a consultative, value-based sales approach. Consistently recognized for exceeding revenue targets and strengthening enterprise relationships, with expertise in territory optimization, pipeline management, contract negotiation, and talent development to ensure sustainable profitability.

Work

Skilled Trades Services, Inc.
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Territory Director – Florida

Boca Raton, Florida, US

Summary

Led full-time outside sales in Florida, specializing in labor-management consulting to develop new markets and strategic partnerships within the construction industry.

Highlights

Developed strategic partnerships with over 10 contractors within 6 months, enhancing client project capabilities and increasing workforce placements by over 35%.

Expanded company reach by providing labor-management consulting, securing 12 new clients, and driving 60% revenue growth for key clients.

Fostered strategic partnerships to improve clients' access to top 3% qualified talent, enabling successful bids on larger commercial projects exceeding $100K.

Empowered clients to overcome manpower constraints, expanding organizational capabilities and enhancing business opportunities through expert talent acquisition.

Florida Trades East
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General Manager/Territory Manager

West Palm Beach, Florida, US

Summary

Spearheaded market establishment and development for a construction industry startup in South Florida, specializing in labor management consulting.

Highlights

Successfully built and developed the South Florida market for a startup, focusing on labor management consulting for general contractors and subcontractors.

Established key partnerships with electricians, plumbers, and mechanics, positioning the company as a strategic extension for clients.

Offered diverse services including PEO, payroll, funding solutions, and direct hiring, differentiating the company from competitors.

Aimed to strategically integrate as an extension of client companies, providing comprehensive talent solutions beyond temporary staffing.

Workrise
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Business Development Manager

Palm Beach County, Florida, US

Summary

Managed business development for a staffing firm in the MEP community, focusing on contract work for skilled tradesmen.

Highlights

Identified new business opportunities and maintained all inherited clients across Palm Beach County, ensuring comprehensive territory coverage.

Cultivated relationships with inherited accounts, tripling business volume by gaining exclusivity on labor management projects.

Collaborated with business owners to provide networking support, online project management tools, and workflow solutions within the commercial construction industry.

Customized solutions for new clients, onboarding 38 new skilled workers within the first 45 days, significantly outpacing peers.

RealStreet
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Business Development Manager

Palm Beach, FL, US

Summary

Drove growth for RealStreet in South Florida by building and maintaining client relationships, generating revenue, and supporting strategic expansion.

Highlights

Implemented plans and processes to exceed company goals, maximizing market potential, and achieving new bookings, revenue, and profitability.

Identified and developed accounts, with a strong emphasis on expanding the customer base and fostering solid customer relationships.

Collaborated with clients and internal teams to create compelling job orders and ensured timely, effective filling of roles by overseeing recruiter efforts.

Ensured contractual obligations were met, quickly resolving customer complaints to minimize concerns and enhance customer relations.

TriNet
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PEO Sales - Outside SaaS Sales

West Palm Beach, Florida Area, US

Summary

Executed outside SaaS sales for a technology platform focused on HR & Benefit Consulting, driving C-level prospect engagement and sales cycle management.

Highlights

Generated leads through cold calls, email campaigns, trade shows, networking events, and pop-ins, engaging C-level prospects effectively.

Managed sales cycles from initial meeting to close, preparing comprehensive ROIs and proposals.

Achieved "Presidents Club" in the first year by surpassing the quota of $80K and exceeding the $120K threshold for club qualification.

Participated in daily and weekly team meetings and pipeline reviews, ensuring consistent sales performance and strategy alignment.

Coast To Coast Publishing
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Owner/Director Of Inside Sales

Delray Beach, Florida, US

Summary

Founded and directed inside sales operations for a digital marketing, advertising, ISO merchant processing, and payroll company.

Highlights

Recruited, coached, mentored, and motivated sales, marketing, and customer service teams, growing the inside salesforce from 7 to 39 employees.

Developed new business channels and lasting relationships, consistently training on new products and refining sales scripts for optimal performance.

Created new territories and verticals, implementing a digital marketing platform to expand market reach and service offerings.

Designed and adapted compensation plans to align with market changes and new product launches, ensuring sales team motivation and achievement of quotas.

PartsBase Inc.
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Team Lead - Account Executive

Boca Raton, Florida, US

Summary

Led account executive teams for a SaaS parts locator software company in the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries.

Highlights

Launched new marketing initiatives, including SEO, SEM, and press releases, for a growing SaaS company, contributing to strategic advertising efforts.

Trained teams in product knowledge, sales processes, and multiple closing strategies, achieving both new business and renewal quotas as a performing manager.

Managed a $1.5 million revenue portfolio, maintaining over 500 domestic and 250 foreign paid customers.

Ranked in the top three of nearly 50 sales reps in the first year, closing new business accounts while maintaining an 80%+ retention rate.

Volunteer

Relay For Life American Cancer Society
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Sponsor/Volunteer

Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America

Summary

Pledged and donated a significant portion of company sales to support the American Cancer Society, making a notable impact on local fundraising.

Highlights

Pledged 1% of total sales from "Coast to Coast Publishing Group," resulting in a $14,000.00 donation in 2015 from sales just under $1.4 million.

Contributed the largest donation to the Relay For Life American Cancer Society - West Palm Beach Chapter in almost 10 years.

Education

Lynn University
Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America

BA

Business Administration and Management, General

Grade: 3.9 GPA

Lynn University
Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America

MBA - Master of Business Administration

International Business

Grade: 3.9 GPA

Awards

Magna Cum Laude

Awarded By

Lynn University - Honor Society

Academic distinction awarded for outstanding scholastic achievement during MBA studies, with a 3.9 GPA.

Magna Cum Laude

Awarded By

Lynn University

Academic distinction awarded for outstanding scholastic achievement during undergraduate studies, with a 3.9 GPA.

Publications

The Golf Journal

Published by

Coast to Coast Publishing Group

Summary

A distinguished high-end publication dedicated to golf-related topics, complemented by local and national business advertisements, exclusively distributed at elite private country clubs nationwide. Founded in 2004 to provide local businesses an effective advertising platform to an affluent clientele, achieving rapid expansion and national distribution. Successfully trademarked in 2012.

Certificates

Leadership & Management

Issued By

Great Learning Academy

Direct Support Professional Specialist in Mentoring and Supervision (DSP)

Issued By

Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS)

Issued By

Microsoft

Skills

New Business Management

New Business Management.

Outside Sales

Outside Sales.

Pipeline Management

Pipeline Management.

Prospecting

Prospecting.

Recruiting

Recruiting.

Relationship Building

Relationship Building.

SaaS Sales

SaaS Sales.

Sales

Sales.

Salesforce

Salesforce.

Sales Management

Sales Management.

Sales Presentations

Sales Presentations.

Sales Processes

Sales Processes.

Sales Training

Sales Training.

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning.

Territory Development

Territory Development.

Training and Development

Training and Development.

Market Expansion

Market Expansion.

Revenue Growth

Revenue Growth.

Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships.

Talent Development

Talent Development.

Go-to-market Strategy

Go-to-market Strategy.

Labor Management Consulting

Labor Management Consulting.

Construction Industry Expertise

Construction Industry Expertise.

Project Management

Project Management.

Workflow Solutions

Workflow Solutions.

Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing.

Advertising

Advertising.

ISO Merchant Processing

ISO Merchant Processing.

Payroll Services

Payroll Services.

PEO

PEO, Professional Employer Organization.

Business Development

Business Development.

Client Acquisition

Client Acquisition.

Customer Retention

Customer Retention.

Negotiation

Negotiation.

Forecasting

Forecasting.

Profitability Optimization

Profitability Optimization.

High Performance Teams

High Performance Teams.

Leadership

Leadership.

Account Management

Account Management.

Analytical Skills

Analytical Skills.

B2B Sales

B2B Sales.

Closing Deals

Closing Deals.

Cold Calling

Cold Calling.

Consultative Sales Approach

Consultative Sales Approach.

Contract Negotiation

Contract Negotiation.

CRMs

CRMs.

Full Cycle Recruiting

Full Cycle Recruiting.

Mentorship

Mentorship.