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Sales Manager

Location:
St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
Posted:
April 01, 2013

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Resume:

Mark B. Jones

Tampa Bay, Florida

©727-***-**** / ***********@********.**.***

www.linkedin.com/in/markbjones

Professional with more than 10 years of proven leadership in sales, distribution management, marketing

strategies and business development

History of Exceeding Sales Goals: Coordinates resources internally and externally to fully capitalize on sales

opportunities and exceed revenue objectives

Energetic Relationship Oriented Sales Professional: Forges strong sustainable relationships with client

executives and key decision makers. Skilled business analyst, experienced at evaluating internal dynamics and

developing sales strategies.

Enterprising Sales Project Leader: Initiates and coordinates creative sales programs to maintain peak

performance and revenue growth.

Solid Work Ethic: Innovative manager with expertise in hiring and inspiring dedicated sales teams to cultivate

sales opportunities and generate increased revenue on a consistent basis. Exceptional organizational,

communication, analytical and problem solving skills

Areas of Expertise

Closing and Winning Sales Personnel Management

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Managing Sales Teams Organizational Skills

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Marketing Strategies & Tactics Team Building & Facilitation

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Revenue Growth Creative Sales Ideas

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Executive Interfacing

Training & Development

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office / Proprietary Database Mgmt. Tools / All Windows XP+ Operating Systems

Professional Experience

Axiom Memory Mar 2011 – Jan 2013

Distribution Account Manager

Established close and trusted working relationship with sales teams, their accounts and end users

Provided technical and educational support to increase sales and mindshare over competition

Reporting and analysis of current sales and opportunities

Attended marketing events and management interface

Recent Key Accomplishments with Axiom

Assisted in largest sale in company history $1.3 million

107% growth Year over Year

77% increase in high margin GBIC/Transceiver sales

Established well known presence on sales floor

Stampede Global Sep 2010 – Mar

2011

Sr. Relationship Manager S.E.

Reestablished close relationships with resellers, resolved customer issues and provided technical, sales and

educational support to increase profitable sales growth

Met set sales goals, forecasting, preparing call reports and established new accounts throughout territory

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Creativitees Feb 2010 – Aug 2010

Sales and Marketing Manager

Initiated start up sales and marketing for new venture

Managed sales and attended marketing events

Successful increase in sales and name recognition throughout industry

LG Electronics Sep 2007 – Jan 2010

Distribution Account Manager

Managed sales, facilitating MDF, VIR and all programs and training for East coast distributors

Defined sales strategies to distribution management and sales teams

Promptly executed these strategies through clear, communication and concise professional presentations

Managed the sales cycle and forecast trends accurately

Key Accomplishments with LGE

Successfully negotiated and implemented contract for Synnex Corporation resulting in $12 Million in sales

at Synnex in the first year partnership with LGE

Successfully negotiated and implemented final version of contract with Tech Data Corporation, resulting

in increased sales from $4 million in sales in 2007 to $17 million in 2008

Responsible for 5 Regional and 2 National distributors throughout the country including, all sales,

reporting and contracts

Drafted and implemented GSA program for LGE USA

Responsible for single largest LGE 60” plasma negotiation and sale

PharmaLink Industries Apr 2005 – Aug 2007

Facilitated pharmaceutical returns sales nationally, achieving several sales awards for most new accounts opened

and total sales revenue

Promoted to VP of recruitment for medical device technology companies on executive level

Electrograph Systems Jan 2000 – Mar 2005

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Managed Southeast territory resulting in 400% growth within the first 2 years by maintaining close, productive

relationships with resellers throughout the territory

Interfaced with top level executives while maintaining personal contact with each major account Implemented

effective sales techniques to increase regional sales and improve profit margin using innovative sales programs

and setting short and long term sales strategies

Responsible for hiring, training and motivating sales team members while providing positive reinforcement

Conducted regular group sales meetings and training seminars

Traveled to customers and remote offices on a regular basis

Key Accomplishments with Electrograph Systems

Numerous sales awards and recognitions, including Highest Plasma Screen Growth in Sales (160%) and

Most New Accounts Opened 2004 and 2005

Represented Electrograph at over 30 Major Trade Shows

CTS Certified

Sales Awards and References

Manufacturer, Distributor, VAR Management and Sales upon request



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