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Keith McGregory

Chicago

Summary

Performance-oriented sales leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 27-year career. Million dollar producer yearly in commissions multiple years in Institutional Equity Sales. Sales management skills with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on sales and revenue opportunities. Accomplished Account Executive successful at driving growth by identifying and developing sales leads to enhance $1million dollar book of business in commissions year over year. Knowledgeable about advertising and financial markets and skilled in cultivating productive customer relationships. Over 27 years of experience driving sales and market share.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Elite Account Executive

Yelp
10.2023 - Current



  • Exceeded sales targets consistently by identifying new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for clients.
  • Consistently exceed sales quota by average of 150% monthly.
  • average over 80 daily dials and 2 hours of talk time.
  • Pitch business owners of 1-9 locations located throughout the US and Canada, identifying their needs and presenting Yelp's Digital Advertising Platform.

Midmarket Account Executive

Yelp Inc
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Build new relationships with multi location businesses of 5- 29 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Use consultative approach and sales skills to build book of business of 400 accounts covered.

Account Executive

Yelp Inc.
11.2019 - 11.2021

Work directly with local businesses helping them achieve their goals through Yelps various advertising programs.

  • Manage a pipeline of clients through Sales Force
  • Educate, Strategize and successfully sell through outbound calls.
  • Utilize Yelps advertising solutions by asking probing questions and overcoming objections.
  • Utilize sales acumen by identifying clients needs and presenting Yelps solutions.

Inside Sales Representative

MDHearingAid
10.2017 - 02.2018

• Exceeded monthly sales quotas by utilizing outbound and inbound sales techniques for hearing aid equipment at MDHearing.
• Consistently ranked in the top 10 percent of sales executives, showcasing a strong track record of success.
• Developed strong communication and negotiation skills while building relationships with clients in the Chicago, Illinois area.

Senior Vice President Institutional Equity Sales

Drexel Hamilton LLC
11.2013 - 05.2017

Executed heavy cold calls and warm calls daily in identifying potential investment management clients. Traveled extensively to present in-person research to analysts and portfolio managers. Booked meetings with analysts and Portfolio Managers to attend corporate access meetings, luncheons, non-deal road shows and conferences.

Senior Vice President Head Of Equity Sales

M.R.Beal & Company
08.2005 - 11.2013

Managed 7 institutional salesmen, and 3 traders, including our 24-hour international trading operation for our New York,
Chicago and Atlanta offices..
Assisted the team in identifying potential clients both domestically and internationally.
Identified and marketed to international clients in Europe.
Closed international sales by developing trading relationships with Investment Managers in London, and Edinburgh,
Scotland.
Maintained my own investment management relationships with periodic client visits.

Marketed to and closed sales with pension funds and investment management firms.
Attended on a regular basis public pension fund meetings to stay abreast of events and networking opportunities.
Attended investment management conference in West Africa's Dakar Senegal to network and identify potential investment
management clients.

Senior Vice President Equity Sales

Loop Capital Markets
03.1999 - 08.2005

Helped develop the equity sales and trading operation .
Marketed and presented the credentials of the firm to public fund trustees, investment management firms and consultants
nationally.
Attended key conferences to leverage networking opportunities.
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Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Skills

  • Direct sales
  • Strategic account development
  • Accomplished manager
  • Account management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Sales processes
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales reporting
  • Account servicing

Affiliations

Member of the Board of Directors for the National Alumni Association at Western Kentucky University.

Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Former member of the Executive Committee of the Board at Gordon Ford School of Business at Western Kentucky University.

Certification

Honorary member of Omicron Delta Epsilon-International Honor Society in the field of Economics

  • Digital Marketing, Cornell Certificate Program - completion May, 2022

Timeline

Senior Elite Account Executive

Yelp
10.2023 - Current

Midmarket Account Executive

Yelp Inc
11.2021 - 10.2023

Account Executive

Yelp Inc.
11.2019 - 11.2021

Inside Sales Representative

MDHearingAid
10.2017 - 02.2018

Senior Vice President Institutional Equity Sales

Drexel Hamilton LLC
11.2013 - 05.2017

Senior Vice President Head Of Equity Sales

M.R.Beal & Company
08.2005 - 11.2013

Senior Vice President Equity Sales

Loop Capital Markets
03.1999 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Western Kentucky University
Keith McGregory