Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Joe Forgione is an accomplished Regional Sales Manager with over 15 years of experience driving sales growth and customer success in the payments processing industry. He leverages his deep industry expertise and consultative approach to help businesses optimize their payment operations and accelerate revenue.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Regional Sales Manager at Transaction Resources, Inc. since 2014, Joe is responsible for overseeing sales and account management activities across a multi-state territory. In this role, he has consistently exceeded sales targets by 20-30% annually through strategic client acquisition and retention strategies. Joe's leadership has helped strengthen Transaction Resources' regional market share and solidify its reputation as a trusted payments partner.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Transaction Resources, Joe served as the Regional Sales Manager at BluePay, Inc. from 2012 to 2014, where he drove a 40% increase in new client bookings during his tenure. Earlier in his career, he held roles of increasing responsibility at Transaction Resources, Inc., including Manager of Distributor and Third Party Sales and Sales Representative. Joe also gained valuable industry experience as a Merchant Sales Representative at Citizens Bank and an Account Executive at Global Payments.
Academic Background
Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he graduated cum laude.
Areas of Expertise
- Payments processing and merchant services
- Strategic sales and account management
- Consultative client advisory and problem-solving
- Channel partner development and program management
- Team leadership and performance optimization
Professional Impact
Under Joe's leadership, Transaction Resources has solidified its position as a leading regional payments provider, expanding its client base by over 25% and increasing revenue by 18% in his current role. Joe is actively involved in industry associations and regularly shares his expertise as a speaker at regional payments conferences.
Conclusion
With his proven track record of sales success, deep industry knowledge, and customer-centric approach, Joe Forgione is a valuable asset to Transaction Resources and the payments processing industry. He is well-positioned to continue driving growth and innovation as he progresses in his career.
