Wendy Hellstern

Vice President of Business Development

Construction Engineering

Wendy Hellstern is the Vice President of Business Development for REX Engineering Group's Connection & Construction Engineering division, including RexConn Design. Wendy has a vast amount of experience in the metals industry, stemming from her time as the Outside Salesperson for Infra-Metals Co. and the Director of Membership at AISC. Throughout her years in the industry, Wendy has brought steady growth to each organization she's been a part of by forging robust, long-term relationships with clients and colleagues. For instance, during her employment at the American Institute of Steel Construction, Wendy was awarded for Recruitment Excellence for the greatest increase in membership in association history. She focuses on building a mutually respectful and beneficial partnership as the foundation of each relationship, and has worked directly with fabricators, service centers, mills, galvanizers, engineers, and architects.

Work Experience

Infra-Metals Co.
2013 – 2020 (7 years)
– Business Development Representative

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
2005 – 2013 (8 years)
– Licensed Real Estate Executive

American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.
2001 – 2005 (4 years)
 – Director of Membership

Education

Illinois State University
– Bachelors of Science in Political Science

Sales & Marketing Expertise

– Contract Negotiations

– Strategic Corporate Marketing

– Customer-Centric Platform

– Proven Successful Prospecting Skills & Closing Strategies

– Successful Integration into Multiple Industries

Professional Awards & Accolades

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
– Recruitment Excellence Award – Greatest increase in membership in association history

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (CBRB)
– 1st Runner-Up Rookie of the Year – Tied revenue in sales
– One of only two realtors asked to join the elite CBRB Broker Manager Training Program

Recommendations

"When I first met Wendy I was immediately struck by her obvious passion for all things metal and was in awe of her extensive knowledge of the steel industry and market trends! While working in procurement at Contrx Industries, Wendy was by far the most responsive, enthusiastic, and personable sales rep I dealt with! Her knowledge, insight, and "can-do" approach always made my job a little easier. It's rare to come across a sales professional as invested and hardworking, yet extremely enjoyable to work with. I'd recommend anyone with a chance to work with Wendy to jump on it! She's that good!"

– Becky Nichols of Leonardo DRS (Former Client)
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