JOHN JEFFREY LAKE
***** ******** **., *******, ** 77070 281-***-**** ac8lzz@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To work in an upbeat and challenging environment. To use my 35 plus years of sales experience
to my employers advantage.
EXPERIENCE
June 2018 to Present
May 2011 to July 2014
Sales Associate, Conn's Home Plus
Sales of home electronics, major appliances, furniture and accessories and mattresses to consumers. (straight commission)
Project Sales Manager, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Sales of installed projects; HVAC, roofing, windows, doors, siding, stand-by generators, fences, decks, insulation, rain gutters, etc. to property owners.
Sept 2008 to May 2011
Sales Consultant, Planet Ford, Humble
Sales of new and previously owned vehicles and dealer installed options to retail and fleet customers (straight commission)
July 2005 to Sept 2008
District Pro Sales Manager, The Home Depot
Sales of building materials and supplies to the professional customer, builders, contractors, maintenance organizations, school districts, municipalities and others. Responsible for contractor sales desks in nine Houston area stores, 35 million dollar budget.
April 2002 to July 2005
General Manager/Business Partner, DML Public Relations
Business and sales functions for a small public relations company.
May 1987 to April 2002
Regional Sales Manager, Siemens, Osram Sylvania Lighting Group
Sales and sales support of consumer lighting products to major retailers, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, HEB, Walmart, Auto Zone, Ace and others. Annual sales budgets of 25 to 55 million dollars with 15 to 28 direct reports (sales representatives and support staff).
April 1984 to May 1987
Store Manager, Payless Cashways, Inc.
Store sales and operations of a major home improvement center, 100+ employees, 15 to 25 million dollar sales budgets
Jan 1980 to April 1984
Store Manager, Handy Dan Home Centers
Store sales and operations of a major regional home improvement center, 75+ employees, 12 to 16 million dollar sales budgets.