From Cockpit to Close: How Alex Christian's Aviation Experience Ignited His Sales Edge
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Welcome to a new episode of The Sales Edge podcast! In today's episode, we have a fascinating guest, Alex Christian, who has an unconventional sales background. Hosted by Celeste Berke, this episode explores Alex's unique sales story and how he transitioned from being a corporate pilot to becoming an account executive. Tune in to discover how Alex leveraged his skills from the aviation industry to excel in the world of sales. From problem-solving to building connections, Alex's journey is a testament to the power of adaptability and finding one's sales edge. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation packed with valuable lessons and experiences. Let's dive in!
Host information:
Celeste, a self-proclaimed “Sales Growth Strategist” is a natural collaborator and partner to executives who easily pinpoint gaps in strategy and creates road maps to implement plans and achieve targets. Passionate about creating cross-functional collaboration, team development, and delivering results across top-performing teams.
Celeste has over twenty-one (21) years of experience within the non-profit and for-profit arenas; holding both a B.S. and M.S. degree. In her last corporate role, Celeste held the position of Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for a privately held hospitality management company overseeing 19 properties, a sales team of 50+, and $105M in annual sales. Her accolades include the Director of Sales of the Year award, 2x Manager of the Year, and being named 40 under 40 for the Triad Business Journal. Celeste also holds a certified sales designation from Marriot International and in 2023 was named one of the Top 15 LinkedIn Experts in Denver by Influence + Digest.
In early 2020, Celeste branched out on her own to scale a female-owned consulting and training business. Celeste holds the designation of Certified Gap Selling Training Partner with A Sales Growth Company and the Gap Selling Methodology
Connect with Celeste on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/celesteberke
celeste@celesteberke.com
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