Kenneth Pottenger
Chicago,IL
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Sales Engineer
Molex
Lisle, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Associate Sales Development Program to develop expertise in Molex’s full portfolio of electrical and electronic components.
- Respond to 50+ technical and commercial customer inquiries per week via phone and email, ensuring timely and accurate support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide application-specific solutions and product recommendations.
- Utilize CRM and internal systems to document customer interactions and manage sales support activities.
Analyst
Bainbridge
San Diego, CA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Conducted 400 + weekly outbound cold calling to business owners and C-level executives to identify potential acquisition opportunities.
- Prequalified leads by assessing fit based on revenue, EBITDA, ownership structure, and strategic alignment with client investment criteria.
- Gained hands-on experience with industry research, founder relationship-building, and investment thesis development
Sales Development Representative
PitchBook Data
Seattle, WA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Made 30+ cold calls daily to startup founders and C-suite executives, consistently exceeding outreach targets.
- Generated 10 new qualified leads per day by identifying high-potential companies actively raising capital.
- Sourced 15 product demos, contributing $450,000 in new pipeline revenue.
- Used PitchBook’s database to strategically segment prospects based on funding history, industry, and growth indicators.
Investment Analyst
AACE Venture Fund
Columbia, MO
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Evaluated 200+ early-stage investment opportunities across industries including SaaS, healthcare, consumer, and agriculture.
- Recommended and helped deploy $100,000 in venture capital across high-potential startups.
- Collaborated with a 20-person, cross-disciplinary team to screen deals, develop investment memos, and present to partners.
Outside Sales Representative
Kansas City Tree Care
Mission, KS
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Generated $65,00 worth of new business through door-to-door outreach, educating homeowners on tree care services and providing on-site estimates.
- Built rapport with customers and closed residential contracts for tree trimming, removal, and maintenance.
- Assisted with manual labor, including equipment setup, site cleanup, and supporting arborist crews on job sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Systems Engineering
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2025
Skills
- Cold outreach via phone, email, and sales platforms
- Lead generation and account management
- Customer support and relationship building
- Data analytics using Python, R, SQL, and Tableau
- CRM and sales tools: Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Nav
- Market research and competitive analysis
Timeline
Associate Sales Engineer
Molex
07.2025 - Current
Analyst
Bainbridge
01.2025 - 03.2025
Sales Development Representative
PitchBook Data
06.2024 - 08.2024
Investment Analyst
AACE Venture Fund
08.2023 - 05.2024
Outside Sales Representative
Kansas City Tree Care
05.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Systems Engineering
University of Missouri