Michael Silva

Relationship-driven sales and business development professional with over 25 years of leadership and customer-facing experience. Proven ability to build strategic partnerships, generate referral-based business, and deliver exceptional client experiences across luxury service industries. Skilled in networking, territory growth, public speaking, customer retention, and grassroots relationship-building strategies.

Certified Moving Consultant at Liberty Moving & Storage – Agent for United Van Lines (2025-03 – Present)

• Drive business development initiatives through strategic networking, referral partnerships, and grassroots relationship building throughout Long Island and surrounding markets.
• Develop relationships with real estate professionals, insurance adjusters, property managers, and corporate clients to generate consistent referral-based business.
• Conduct in-home and virtual relocation consultations while coordinating local, interstate, and white-glove moving services.
• Represent one of the nation's largest van line networks while delivering high-touch customer experiences from estimate through delivery.

Sales Manager at Relocators (2021-04 – 2025-03)

• Managed sales initiatives through networking events, business development outreach, and professional relationship-building efforts.
• Spoke at real estate and business networking engagements with audiences of up to 100 attendees.
• Developed referral opportunities through BNI, LIBI, HIA, and Chamber of Commerce networking organizations.
• Assisted in territory growth by implementing grassroots sales strategies and relationship-driven customer service.

General Manager at Prime House (2019-06 – 2021-04)

• Oversaw daily restaurant operations, staffing, and customer experience during successful business growth and expansion.
• Recruited, trained, and developed front-of-house and back-of-house teams while maintaining high service standards.
• Managed labor and operational costs while delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.
• Built long-term customer relationships that contributed to repeat business and strong community reputation.