Sales & Relationship Management Executive ► Driving sales through client centric solutions and long-term relationships

Summary

Phillip T. Alford
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers. ---Voltaire
Years of proven sales, sales management, and relationship management experience. Demonstrated skills in building long-term client relationships with client centric solutions that create "trusted advisor" relationships.

Timeline

  1. -
    Key Accounts Manager, Managed team of key account managers covering >40 distribution relationships
  2. -
    Manging Director - Team Manager, Manages sales team and compliance for 20 registered reps across 7 branch offices
  3. -
    Managing Director - Senior Sales Director, Wells Fargo Asset Management

    Responsible for managed investment product sales to institutional clients in Northern California and Pacific Northwest.

Proudest Accomplishment

Two time recipient of Wells Fargo Golden Spoke Award for outstanding contribution and performance

Experience Highlights

  • RVP - U.S. Corporate Banking - San Francisco
    Managed corporate banking relationships with team of 12 fte and >$750m in credit
  • Regional Treasury Management Sales Manager
    Managed Treasury management sales team of 12 fte. increased annual sales from $2m to $16m
  • Key Accounts Manager
    Managed a team of key accounts managers responsible for over 40 channels and $500 billion AUM
  • Managing Director - Sales Team Manager
    Managed sales associates and compliance for 20 registered reps across 8 branch offices
  • Managing Director - Senior Sales Director
    Managed Northern California and Pacific Northwest territory for WFAM sales to institutional clients

Education Highlights

  • Bachelor of Arts - Georgia State University
    Economics and Communications major, honors graduate
  • MBA - University of California, Berkeley
    Finance major

Skills

  • Public Speaking
    2
  • Copywriting
    3
  • Social Media
    6
  • Project Management
    10
  • Finance
    13
  • Marketing
    16

Questions & Answers

Describe your greatest accomplishment.
I am honored that many former employees keep in touch and credit me for being a significant aid in their professional development.
Who are your main influences?
There have been many influences. My parents instilled values of honesty, kindness, and hard work. Several managers at Wells Fargo offered additional responsibilities that allowed me to grow with the firm.  
Why did you choose your profession?
I was recruited by a senior manager at Wells Fargo based on my client interactions and performance.

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San Francisco

United States