Jahaya Kahmanne

Sales Consultant @ Paychex

About

I’m a client‑focused sales and customer success professional with a track record of helping small and mid‑sized businesses solve real problems through payroll, HR, and digital marketing solutions. I’ve closed new business, managed large books of accounts, and built long‑term relationships across industries, from law firms to local service businesses to growing startups. My greatest skill is making complex products feel simple. Whether it's walking a business owner through payroll and tax requirements at Paychex, advising Yelp clients on digital strategy, or presenting marketing solutions to law firms while at Thomson Reuters, I’m a person who listens first, understands the root issue, and delivers a clear and actionable path forward.

Country

United States

City

Milwaukee

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Small Business Online Marketing, Creative Consultation, Cross-Selling, Software as a Service (SaaS), Customer Support, Sales Target Management, Customer Interaction, Coaching, Data Entry, Contact Management, Customer Acquisition, Software Systems, Expense Reports, Microsoft Excel, Business Process, Workload Prioritization, Business Reviews, New Business Opportunities, Account Planning, Attention to Detail

Experience

Sales Consultant

Paychex

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

As a Sales Consultant at Paychex in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I specialize in selling payroll and HR solutions to small businesses. My role involves identifying cost-saving opportunities, increasing efficiency, and assisting businesses with onboarding and payroll.

Customer Success Manager

Yelp

2023-7 - 2024-6 · 1 yr

• Developed digital advertising packages for small/local businesses, driving revenue growth. • Managed a portfolio of 90+ small business accounts, ensuring their advertising needs were met. • Retained customers by constructing new digital marketing strategies and utilizing account credits. • Upsold additional digital marketing products & add-ons, increasing account value.

Account Executive

Thomson Reuters

2022-4 - 2022-12 · 9 mos

• Sold digital advertising to law firms • Retained and upsold current clients through quarterly reviews. • Conducted product demonstrations for Legal Partners. • Prospected daily, making 50+ cold calls & emails to pitch products & handle inquiries.

Business Development Representative

Thomson Reuters

2021-4 - 2022-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Prospected an average of 60 potential clients a day through cold calling and emailing. • Set over 40 new sales appointments monthly, contributing to team sales goals. • Trained new hires on prospecting, closing appointments, and logging activities.

Management Assistant

Enterprise

2019-8 - 2021-3 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Learned business operations, staff management, and financial statement analysis. • Developed sales strategies that increased insurance sales by over 25%. • Improved Customer Satisfaction Scores by 10% through proactive communication and vehicle cleanliness.

Marketing Intern

Noah's Ark Waterpark

2018-5 - 2018-9 · 5 mos

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States

• Created marketing materials and social media content, driving brand awareness. • Assisted in the creation of marketing plans for new businesses and restaurants in the park. • Ran PPC campaigns for Noah’s Ark to maximize digital marketing.

Sales Consultant

Sterling Satellite

2013-10 - 2015-8 · 1 yr 11 mos

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States

• Ensured clients consistently received timely and complete installations. • Developed sales strategies with Sales Leads to meet weekly quotas. • Four-time Sales Consultant of the month. • Sold Dish Network television & internet. Dish uses technology to provide a platform for users to access a wide range of television content and services