Eric Conlon

Experience

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  U.S. Cellular

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  Handpicked to become second-youngest Director in company history in recognition of stellar sales results, cost control, staff performance, and promotion of company culture. Personally develop and motivate top-flight team of three Area Sales Managers, one Agent Area Sales Manager, one Direct Sales Manager, one Service Manager, one Administrative Assistant, and eight business-to-business sales employees driving $275M annual revenue in three-state region of Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Command all B2B and consumer sales, marketing and sponsorship, channel development, finance, and sales operations for a total network of 500+ associates and 88 New England distribution points. Show less 2006 to 2007]Promoted for consistently exceeding monthly sales budgets, developing high-performance employees into leadership roles, and earning stellar marks on annual company culture survey. Directed full P&L as well as all sales training and budgets, staffing, and general operations for 14 store locations in central and northern Iowa representing $75M+ annual revenue. Provided all-encompassing leadership to highest producing territory in state, accounting for greatest revenue, customer base, sales, and budget of six Iowa area sales managers. Directly managed six Store Managers and one Administrative Assistant, with a total sales force of 123 individuals. Show less 2005 to 2006]Personally recruited, hired, trained, and developed highly efficient sales and support staff for Cedar Rapids location with total volume ranking first in state of Iowa, third in region, and top-10% company-wide. Oversaw 28 full-time employees, with two Sales Managers, four Service Technicians, two Cashiers, and one Inventory Coordinator directly reporting. Enhanced sales processes, programs, and tools to win Central Region Store Operations Manager of the Year Award.Dramatically improved all store operations to earn top annual review score in company. Show less

  • Director of Sales

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  • Retail Area Sales Manager

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  • Retail Store Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Sales Manager

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Retail Wireless Consultant

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
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  GreatAmerica Financial Services

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Director of National Accounts
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  UScellular

  Jan 2013 - now

  AVP and GM of the Midwest Region consisting of Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Northern Texas

  • Area Vice President and General Manager

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Area Vice President and General Manager

    Dec 2020 - May 2023

  • Senior Director of Sales - Corporate Channel

    Dec 2015 - Dec 2020

  • Director of Sales- Agent Channel, Iowa and Nebraska

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2015