2. In a Sentence (or two) Dennis Walthers is an industry leading, innovative, executive level sales leader that creates opportunity where others fail. Dennis has an easy going style that people feel at ease with. He keeps it real and maintains his sense of humor while staying true to himself.
3. A Bit More Detail Problem Solver: Dennis is a master at adding a flair of creative thinking to complex business challenges. By approaching problems from a different point of view, Dennis has demonstrated his ability to overcome challenges and create new paths where others might have taken an easier but less successful route. Creative Thinker: Hi s creative ability along with customer relationships have allowed the organizations Dennis works for to gain market share in challenging market conditions. Dennis collaborates with product teams, marketing, and package design companies to communicate value added differentiation that allows fro added profit, higher average selling prices and greater market share. Passion and Drive: Dennis prefers and thrives in an environment that empowers him to make key decisions that ultimately drive success. He’s not afraid to make decisions and seek out advice from others when needed. Dennis is comfortable in high level customer meetings where the ability to think on his feet trumps just being prepared for the meeting.
4. Key Accomplishments Cisco Systems, Inc. – Developed a team of Director , Regional Manager , and Account Manager teams to drive $1 + Billion in annual sales. Held the top market share for Consumer Networking, and Video Camera’s under the Linksys and Flip product brands. FreePrinters.com- Visionary, founder, CEO and creator of a unique and innovative business model that placed high end color printers in to small businesses in the US for Free in exchange for a supplies contract. Canon USA / Canon Computer Systems, Inc. – Key part of team that grew sales for canon branded bubble jet printers from $50 Million in 1993 to $1 Billion by 1997. Dell - Responsible for taking Dell into retail (the first time) in 1990.
5. Key Characteristics Within minutes of meeting Dennis people tend to be at ease and will often comment that he is easy to work with. Dennis’ ability to jump in, solve problems and get to resolution makes him memorable. Dennis communicates a strong sense of self-confidence in meetings without being over the top. He maintains a strong sense of emotional connection with his piers and clients. Dennis is a strong social networker with networking skills in business that set him apart from the rest.
6. What They Say About Dennis “Dennis would be a top senior level addition to any sales organization”” “Diverse technology background” “He is a passionate and effective “ « Unique expérience in change management » “Highly recommend” “Thinks strategically about complex business issues” “Building and maintaining highly motivated sales teams” “A leader is defined "as a person who rules, guides, or inspires others." Dennis possesses these quality executive management traits and many more.”
8. Functional Skills Mastery of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point presentations. Analytical skills to review data for important trends and reporting. Verbal and written communications master. Negotiation skills Ability to build and motivate high performance sales teams. Change management., strategy and execution P&L responsibility
9. Contact Information Dennis Walthers dwalthers@verizon.net (214) 293-5044 Dennis Walthers LinkedIn facebook Google + Twitter