Brian Haug
785-221-5326
brian@brianhaug.com

INTRODUCTION

I am a dedicated, driven, organized, multi-tasker, with strong negotiation and networking skills, and have the proven ability to create rapid and sustained sales growth.

EMPLOYMENT   

WIBW-TV – National Sales Manager – 2016-Present

  • Generate and maximize the revenue potential for the WIBW television properties.
  • Negotiate direct selling efforts with National and Regional buyers across the country.
  • Work closely with the General Sales Manager to manage inventory and pricing.
  • Travel out of town to meet and foster relationships with national buyers, as well as local and regional clients.
  • Coordinate and execute necessary promotional efforts to ensure client satisfaction and revenue maximization.
  • Communicate effectively with National Vice President/Regional General Manager/General Manager to keep
    them informed of market conditions, competitive situations and opportunities.
  • Manage and partner with the National Sales Assistant to efficiently coordinate all activates of the
    sales department for the region.

WIBW-TV – Account Executive – 2008-2016

  • Growth of account list from $96K in 2008 to and estimated $3 million in 2016
  • Prospect and maintain relationships with all clients and agencies
  • Develop, execute, negotiate, and close campaigns directly with direct and agency clients
  • Enter and maintain media sales in house
  • Organize, promote, and host special events including CBS casting calls
  • Volunteer with local non-profit partners to increase station community involvement

Fidelity State Bank & Trust – Commercial Loan Assistant – 2005-2008

  • Primary customer representative for new demand deposit account preparation and research
  • Review, update, and develop financial spreadsheets on commercial customers
  • Researched and developed reports for officers
  • Process loan documents, review, and file
  • Manage building maintenance of all 6 locations 

LEADERSHIP

Vision Bank – GenNext Board – 2016-Present

  • Our purpose is to advice the bank on how to communicate its brand, new enhancements, products, and services to customers and prospective customers of ages ranging from 18-35.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha – Membership Corporation Board – 2016-Present

  • We work in developing high expectations for the future and take an active part in reviewing, approving, monitoring and achieving all board objectives, including the recruitment of future board members

Sales & Marketing Executives – Topeka Board Member – 2013-Present

  • Work as part of the team to build membership and provide input to make organization stronger. Our members are committed to practicing the highest standards of excellence in all aspects of sales and marketing through education, community involvement and professional networking.

Topeka Chamber of Commerce – Ambassador – 2011-Present

  • The public relations “arm” of the Chamber, extending the hand of friendship to new and old membership alike assisting with ribbon cuttings and special events for Chamber member firms.

Topeka Performing Arts Center – Board of Trustees Vice President – 2015-2017

  • Our mission is to foster the performing arts through excellence in programming by providing for the advancement, promotion, presentation, and development of the arts to meet the diverse cultural and educational needs of our community.

Fast Forward – Steering Committee – 2013-2017

  • Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to connect and engage with the purpose of establishing and retaining leaders in the Topeka community.

Leadership Topeka Graduate 2010 

  • Aspiring leaders accepted to participate in a training course to challenge traditional and non-traditional leaders by teaching 21st century leadership capacities through information, dialogue and hands-on experience so participants are better prepared to strengthen and transform the community.

AWARDS

2016 – Epsilon Sigma Alpha International – Distinguished Achievement Award
2014 – Boy Scouts of America – Greater Topeka Top “20 Under 40” Honoree
2012 – Sales & Marketing Executives of Topeka – Executive of the Month

EDUCATION         

Washburn University, Topeka, KS – 2004-2009
Bachelor of Business Administration
Focus: Marketing/Management

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