Rick Eberhardt

COO

Accomplish sales and business development executive with strong business acumen and more than 30 years of experience leading sales and marketing operations. Driven growth and revenue expansion through effective management of accounts and consultative sales approach that aligns the interest of all parties. Exceptional influencer – adept at negotiating and securing desired outcomes from prospects and customers. Well-versed in using technology to enhance the sales process. Founding member of multi-million dollar telecommunications firm WorldxChange located in San Diego, California. At WorldxChange Rick researched, designed and implemented successful start-up business sales and marketing models resulting in wholesale, commercial, and consumer revenue channels exceeding $700Mn. Opened and operated offices in 23 countries creating and managing all departments created and managed indirect channels with 25K ++ agents and $15 million in monthly revenue. Rick sought, negotiated, and secured profit-driven partnerships and asset management agreements exceeding $150 million across multiple channels, including wholesale telecom providers (AT&T, Verizon, Global Crossing, and WorldCom). Incorporated structured methodologies the combined strengths of marketing, sales, and operations to reduce redundancies, improve order processing times, and streamline business flow. Revived and renewed products lines with re-branding and re-packaging, as well as added unified communications bundles, and incentive programs to maximize existing client penetration and drive vertical growth. Led and supported both private and public placement opportunities. Insured deal completion by managing due diligence requirements, creating/overseeing presentation materials, and leading negotiations. Offered leadership, communication, and vision throughout organizations while implementing and professional lysing streamlined process is as senior sales authority. Report directly to the executive team in aligning sales functions with business objectives. Demonstrate strategic leadership in the development, commercialization and nurturing of new product/service offerings and market expansion. Build sales through a customer-oriented approach relying on excellent customer service, demand generation, and individual negotiation/persuasion.