• Self-motivated general manager, senior level sales executive and new business development manager
• Proven expertise in building new sales teams and launching new products ranging from media services to online travel channels
• Interested in digital advertising sales, management & operations, building new "start-up" online business models and establishing direct partnerships with major accounts
Midwest Sr. Account Executive, Media Solutions @ From July 2015 to Present (6 months) Senior Sales Director, Midwest/Northeast Hotels @ Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO) is the most trusted publisher of travel, entertainment and local deals. Our team researches, evaluates and tests thousands of deals to find those with true value. We recommend only deals whose accuracy and availability we can confirm. With over 25 million subscribers, we are the largest publisher of deals on the Internet. From August 2012 to July 2015 (3 years) Regional Vice President, Business Development @ Perfect Escapes Network owns and operates a collection of luxury travel and lifestyle sites (Perfect Escapes, Travel Intelligence, Spire.com & Chic Retreats). Headquartered in San Francisco with regional offices in Chicago, New York and London to help facilitate and grow our hospitality partnerships. We also publish several luxury weekly e-newsletters, a dedicated email and syndicated travel blog promoting luxury offers to our affluent audience. From October 2006 to August 2012 (5 years 11 months) Greater Chicago AreaRegional Vice President @ - Managed and coached Midwest sales teams in new business development and account management.
- Leveraged and negotiated media inventory including; online, print, out-of-home and broadcast to maximize profit and increase client budgets From 2003 to 2006 (3 years) Greater Chicago AreaRegional Manager @ International corporate barter exchange focused on liquidation strategies, reducing overhead expenditures and driving incremental business opportunities From 2001 to 2003 (2 years) General Manager @ Managed inside and outside sales teams, new business development, major account management, responsible for monthly revenue targets From 1997 to 2001 (4 years) Greater Chicago Area
MBA, Management @ University of St. Francis From 2009 to 2011 Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science @ Illinois State University From 1992 to 1996 Matthew Hansen is skilled in: Advertising, Hospitality, Budget, Market Planning, Hotels, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Media Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Media Buying, E-commerce, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy
Websites:
http://www.perfectescapes.com,
http://www.travelintelligence.com,
http://www.spire.com