Sales Manager
Resume:
John M. Jacobs
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
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E DUCAT ION
Wayne State University M aster of Business (MBA )
Concentration: Marketing and Management
April, 2008
Eastern M ichigan University B achelor of Science ( BS)
Major: English and American Language and Literature, Secondary Provisional Teaching Certificate
April, 1990
E XPER IENCE
October 2012 – January 2014
Betco Corporation Product Manager – I n charge of Laundry, Warewashing and Foodservice
p roduct lines worth $13.8 Million. I lead a cross-functional team in developing new, and maintaining
existing products and product lines. Grew the category by 131.8% in 2013 versus 2012. Design of new
M arketing materials of all types, including brochures, web, email, and social networks.
April 2012 – September 2012
Ecolab, I nc. Ter ritory Manager, Hospitality, Healthcare and Commercial – M anage an
$850,000 territory – Sales of Institutional and Commercial Laundry, Housekeeping, Floor Care and Pool
& Spa solutions. A focus on selling and consultation for customers in the above areas to fit them with the
best program for their needs.
A ugust 2008 – March 2012
Ecolab, I nc. Route Supervisor – M anaged a $3.5 Million Sales District of 6 Route Managers-
Tasks include hiring, training and developing associates to be successful managers of their routes in the
a reas of sales and service to Institutional cleaning and sanitation customers. #6 Route Supervisor in the
country in 2011 for percentage sales over budget.
May 2002 – July 2008
Ecolab, I nc. T er ritory Manager - M anage a $600,000 territory
-Cleaning and Sanitation product sales and service to Institutional Warewashing customers including
restaurants, hotels, hospitals, long term care facilities, schools, etc.
January 2000 - April 2002
C adieux Cafe, Inc. General Manager - M anaged a full-service restaurant with annual sales
of $750,000
-In charge of hiring, training, supervising, purchasing, marketing, entertainment
P ROFESSIONAL ACCOMPL ISH MENTS
• Grew category sales by 131.8% in 2013, over 2012
• Exceeded sales budget in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011
• Largest Dollar Increase, Detroit West District in 2004
• #6 District in the country – of over 140 Districts, 2011 as Route Supervisor, Detroit North Routes
SKILLS
• MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Project, MS Dynamics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent customer and associate relationship-building skills
OUTSIDE OF WORK
• Monteith Elementary School Dad’s Club, Grosse Pointe Public Schools, September 2011 - Present
• Volunteer Soccer Coach, Grosse Pointe Soccer Association, October 2009 - Present
• Volunteer Softball Coach, Grosse Pointe Neighborhood Club, May 2009 – Present
References available upon request
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