Sales Manager

Robert Jones

***** ********* ***** * Indian Land, SC 29707 (Charlotte, NC) * 704-649-

4064

Professional Profile

A fast track highly motivated, team oriented executive with a successful

background in start-up situations and organizational growth. More than 20

years of progressive experience in all phases of Wellness Healthcare Market

development as well as multi-unit expansion and management. Recognized for

exceptional ability to develop specialized health marketing strategies,

sales presentations, and training procedures. Effectively motivated others

on all levels in the achievement of individual and organizational goals.

Education

Bachelors of Science, Nutrition Sciences

Syracuse University, 1983

Bachelors of Science, Dietetics Management

Syracuse University, 1983

Certified Personal Trainer, 1996

American Council on Exercise

Areas of Expertise

> Healthcare Market Strategies

> Diabetes Education Programs

> Sales Presentations

> Business Recruitment

Specialized Abilities

New Business Development: Structured and implemented new business and

marketing plans for several wellness/healthcare organizations.

Team Building: Successfully developed, organized, trained and coordinated

multiple sales teams for four well-established health organizations.

Public Speaking: Facilitated successful sales negotiations with numerous

public organizations, corporations, and healthcare facilities, to implement

new trends in the wellness industry.

Market Strategy: A key member in the analysis and development of marketing

strategies and campaigns for several healthcare operations. Each resulting

in increased revenues and exceeded annual sales projections.

Career Highlights

* Successfully promoted a National Diabetes Company with

responsibilities including sales, lecturing, educating, and recruiting

public and private organizations to purchase Diabetes supplies.

* Hired to assist in the recruitment and hiring of all new employees for

the grand opening of a successful natural foods supermarket chain.

Successfully hired, developed and directed a nutrition sales team in

order to design marketing strategies and promotions resulting in

increased store traffic and profits.

* Recruited and promoted as the Academic Coordinator for a highly

successful Healthcare Technical School. Responsible for all aspects of

student interactions with faculty, academic descriptions, classroom

monitoring, and compliance with accreditation requirements.

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Robert Jones

Employment History

2009-present Diabetes Educator; Free Diabetes Clinic; Charlotte,

NC

2009-present Senior Sales Manager; Med-equip Medical Supplies

(Diabetes), Charlotte, NC

2008-present Diabetic Supply Representative; Valentines Diabetic

Supplies, Charlotte, NC

2007-present Corporate Health Educator; Provant Health Solutions

(part-time); Charlotte, NC

2004-2008: Nutrition Sales Manager, Earthfare Inc., Charlotte,

NC

2002-2004: Academic Coordinator, Virginia School of Technology

(Massage/Nursing School), Virginia Beach, VA

2001-2004: Departmental Head of Anatomy & Physiology, Va. School

of Technology

Virginia Beach, VA (Massage/Nursing School)

1999-2001: Sales Manager, Whole Life Pages (Wellness Directory),

Virginia Beach, VA

1997-1999: Management Recruiter, Health Quest Health Food

Stores, Virginia Beach, VA

1992-1997: Director of Sales/Nutrition Services, Image 2000

Health Clubs Inc., Union, NJ

1990-1992: Area Sales Supervisor, Nutri-System Inc., Paramus, NJ

1989-1990: Class Facilitator, Jenny Craig Inc., Clifton, NJ

1987-1989: Slim-Time Weight Loss Centers, Paramus, NJ

1986-1989: Advertising Sales Manager, Wine & Dine News Inc.,

Glen Rock, NJ

1984-1986: Regional Sales Representative, Pezrow Food Broker

Inc., Ramsey, NJ

1983-1984: Assistant Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Associates

Inc., New York, NY

Professional Affiliations

. Community Volunteer: American Diabetes Association

. Executive Ambassador: American Heart Association

. Volunteer: Presbyterian Hospital "Search Your Heart Program"

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