KEVIN D.

FREEBURG
22706 Rifle Ridge Road * Elkhorn, NE 68022 * 402.391.0305 * kf78fc8c@west
post.net

SALES EXECUTIVE
~ Over 20 years of success - consistently one of the company's best in sales ~
* Skilled at all levels of the Consultative/Solution Selling process; particular
ly strong in closing the sale and building rapport and long-term relationships w
ith customers.
* Tenacious hunter with the proven ability to build/grow a territory, penetrate
new markets and build market share. Track record of creating award-winning terri
tories.
* Proven ability cultivating and maintaining long-term client relationships to g
row revenue.
* Highly effective time manager with excellent organizational and follow-through
abilities.
* Well-developed persuasive and communication skills; able to interact with indi
viduals at all levels.
* Technically astute, can easily learn new product lines, highly technical data,
and design specifications.
Areas of expertise include:
* Territory Management * Key Account Management
* Consultative Solution Selling * Business Development
* Customer Service * Process Improvement
* Lead Generation * Time & Resource Management
* Customer Relationship Management * Team Building & Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF SALES 2007 - PRESENT
PREMIER RECREATION * OMAHA, NE
Sells and installs all-inclusive playground structures, shelters, and climbing w
alls
* Market and sell playground equipment to a broad client base including schools,
churches, community centers, and landscape architects.
* Increased sales by 225% in 2009 over previous year, the only sales team member
with increased sales for the year.
* Exceeded annual sales quota for 2008 and 2009.
* Landed large contracts with the City of Omaha, City of Fremont, and City of Ke
arney by getting company products specified in equipment bids.
* Developed and implemented a new marketing program that resulted in an increase
in the customer base of schools throughout Nebraska and South Dakota.
FRANCHISE SALES DIRECTOR 2003 - 2005
CENDANT, INC. * OMAHA, NE
Sold real estate franchises for Coldwell Banker, Century 21, and ERA
* Developed and implemented strategies to attract new franchise prospects for Co
ldwell Banker and ERA throughout Nebraska, Kansas, and South Dakota.
* Delivered 125% of sales quota in first 12 months in position.
* Awarded Rookie of the Quarter two times during first year of employment.
* Ranked #1 (out of 27) for selling the highest number of new franchises.
* Sold five new ERA franchises during 2004 that generated more than $5B in annua
l sales.
KEVIN D. FREEBURG * 402.391.0112 * ktgreeb
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REGIONAL SALES MANAGER 2002 - 2003
REPLY! INC. (FORMERLY CONNECTING NEIGHBORS) * OMAHA, NE
Leading provider of Internet-based neighborhood marketing programs for real esta
te professionals
* Introduced a web-based real estate product to help realtors brand themselves a
s an expert in their local area by utilizing integrity selling techniques.
* Achieved 150% of sales quota in 2002 and 2003.
* Ranked #2 (out of 45) in the company for sales production in 2002.
* Increased sales more than 245% in Montana, Nebraska, and Iowa in 2003 by grant
ing exclusive agreements with Coldwell Banker and ERA real estate franchises.
* Established and maintained over 475 new clients during a 12-month timeframe.
DISTRICT MANAGER / ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 1998 - 2003
MOVE.COM / REALTOR.COM * OMAHA, NE
Provided information and decision support tools for consumers seeking real estat
e-related information.
* Oversaw eight account executives in seven mid-western states. Conducted perfor
mance evaluations, designed incentive programs, and led training sessions.
* Met or exceeded sales quota every month.
* Increased client base 15% every year.
* Promoted to Regional Sales Manager in January 2000.
* Awarded President's Club trip in 2000, 2001, and 2002.
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 1989 - 1998
FISI MADISON FINANCIAL * OMAHA, NE
Provided marketing, small business, electronic commerce, and insurance strategie
s to financial institutions
* Established and grew relationships with more than 300 clients in a 12-state re
gion that generated over $8.4M in annual revenues.
* Demonstrated new products at state and national conventions, addressed industr
y trade show groups, and served as a member of a special task force in several s
tates.
* Achieved a 99.6% customer retention rate in financial institutions throughout
the territory.
* Awarded President's Club trip in 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997.
* Received Most Growth in Territory Award for breaking a company record of 18 ne
w programs in a 12-month period.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
PRESIDENT 2005 - 2007
FREE LLC DISTRICT 66 LAND DEVELOPMENT * OMAHA, NE
An infill project building high-end custom homes in a private gated community
* Identified market trends in the District 66 neighborhood. Assembled a team of
designers, engineers, real estate attorneys, and a real estate company owner to
make changes to the city zoning codes.
* Presented a land change proposal to the Omaha Planning Board and the Omaha Cit
y Council, and received approval in September 2007.
* Sold both parcels in 2007 during a down economy for real estate.
EDUCATION
Creighton University, Omaha NE
~ BA in English and Business ~