Sales Representative

Joseph M. Armacost

**** ***** ****, **********, **** 45236

**********@***.*** 513-***-****

Entrepreneur-Sales Executive

High accomplished visionary Executive with National experience in all areas

of Business, Sales, Marketing startups, and growth organizations. Hiring,

training and motivating a team. A proven record of accomplishment in

increasing sales and market share.

Professional Experience

Jani-King of Dayton 1999-

2008

Jani-King of Louisville

2000-2008

Jani-King of Lexington

2005-2008

President/Master Franchise Owner

Jani-King is the largest janitorial franchise company in the world. Every

regional office is responsible for selling franchises and providing all

janitorial contracts. It is also the responsibility of every Master

Franchise owner to provide all sales, marketing, accounting and operational

support for each regional franchisee.

Key Achievements

. Responsible for franchise sales, all sales, and marketing of

commercial janitorial contracts.

. Responsible for all franchisees' accounting, customer billing and

operational functions.

. Successful in building three regions from zero revenue to over $8

million per year in contract revenue.

. Over 200 franchise sales.

. Hired and trained account executives and other sales personnel in each

region.

. Hired and trained operation managers in each region.

. Hired and trained all office personnel in each region.

Jani-King of Cincinnati

1992-2000

Regional Director

Opened the Cincinnati regional office and began marketing franchise sales

along with selling janitorial contracts. Reported to the Vice President of

Jani-King International.

Key Achievements

. Sold over 200 franchises.

. Hired and trained operation managers.

. Hired and trained account executives and all other sales personnel.

. Hired and trained all office personnel.

. Successful in building the Cincinnati region to over $6 million per

year in contract revenue.

Jani-King International

1995-1997

Vice President of Jani-King International

Promoted to Vice President in charge of the following regions: Cincinnati,

Louisville, Dayton, Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Greensboro N.C.

Responsibilities included overseeing all sales, marketing and operations in

each region. All regional managers reported directly to me.

W.G.L. 1991-

1992

Sales Representative

RIA reorganization, believed W.G.L. offered better opportunity. My

territory consisted of all Southeast Ohio and half of Kentucky. Sales

force was eliminated.

Research Institute of America

1988-1991

Sales Representative

Represented RIA's tax and employment products. Territory consisted of

Southeast Ohio and half of Indiana. Won the President's Council Award. I

enjoyed RIA a great deal.

Midwest Insurance Brokers Inc. 1980-

1988

Vice President

Reported to the President of this full-line insurance agency, representing

over 20 insurance companies. Responsible for the recruiting and training

of both full and part time agents. Developed new markets and products and

was active in personal sales. Helped direct company's growth from $1

million in premium income to over $4 million in two years.

American National Insurance Company 1976-

1980

Cincinnati, Ohio

(Major, Multiple-line Insurance Corporation)

General Agent

Recruited by the Regional Director to establish new Cincinnati office

(District). Responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervision of

eight career multiple-line insurance agents. Consistently ranked number

one in sales for the region.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

1972-1976

Cincinnati, Ohio

(Major, multiple-line Insurance Corporation

Sales Manager/Sales Representative

Hired as Sales Representative reporting to the District Manager. In second

year, led the country in group sales (out of 22,000 agents). Recognized as

CALU's (Cincinnati Association of Life Underwriters) "Man of the Year" and

promoted to Sales Manager.

Personal

Vietnam Veteran

Recipient: CIB Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart

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