SALES EXECUTIVE
JF
CAMPBELL
CONTACT INFORMATION
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SKILLS
LANGUAGES
German Advanced. Goethe-Institut,
Munich
OBJECTIVE
EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, LICENSED LIFE, ACCIDENT & HEALTH AGENT IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
Independent Agent . Marietta, GA 2021 - Present
Interviewed, onboarded and mentored technical and business professionals for licensing and training inn financial services and insurance products. Sales, recruiting, marketing, advertising and new product development. Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients, offering uniquely created retirement strategies selling insurance products from major corporations including Nationwide, Aegon, Prudential and Allstate. Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information.
Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion, selling IULs, Annuities, whole and Term life policies. Furthered brand awareness through networking and digital marketing. Fostered new business through participation in networking events and initiating communications with prospective clients via phone and zoom meetings. Applying AML skills in fraud prevention concerning insurance products with cash values which are vulnerable to financial crimes and attractive to cyber criminals.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Ikon Energized, LLC. Atlanta, GA 2018 - 2021
Secured deals to $800,000 through selling solar energy storage devices, connecting solar energy buyers with financing and installation companies. Spearheaded, designed and produced a client facing, solar industry pitch book elucidating the transition from carbon sourced energy to clean solar energy, juxtaposing scientific data, showing functions of lithium iron power walls, inverters, photovoltaics, solar financing, lending models, pro-formas depicting inefficiencies of carbon based energy, government incentive programs, incredible tax initiatives, providing a compelling argument for going solar, depicting who, what, where, when and how to go solar. Persistent determination, a passion to succeed and tendency to inspire others resulted in surpassing annual revenue target by 22-29% for 3 consecutive years.
Formed strategic alliances, including a major lithium battery manufacturer with international presence.
Facilitated deal involving the sale of this business to another confidential major energy storage company.
GENERAL MANAGER OF SALES AND OPERATIONS
GA Stoneworks & Fine Cabinetry. Atlanta, GA 2010 - 2018 Managed Atlanta- based kitchen and bath design company which produced luxury cabinetry and countertops for residential and commercial customers. Established production shops, securing financing for equipment, hired employees, developed manufacturing methods becoming a one-stop kitchen and bath production shop, offering design, build and installation services. Surpassed $350,000 in monthly sales goals via achieving and exceeding all sales targets.
Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies. Grew annual sales from $250,000 to $950,000 between 2015 and 2019, coaching sales team.
Installed over 1M sq. ft. of stone, with some sales over $200,000. Special projects include thermoformed (shaping synthetic stone slabs under high heat) quartz countertops for all the Emser Tile Companys showrooms nationwide. Developed closing strategies that bridged sales performance gaps, mentoring and managing sales teams for consistency throughout organization. SALES MANAGER
Campbell Imaging Photography Studio. Atlanta, GA 2001 - 2010 Operations and sales for a startup providing photography services for major corporations, including Merck & Co. Inc.,
Coca- Cola, Dish Network, and Delta Airlines. Photographed Robert Wagner, Jill Saint John, Sigourney Weaver, President Bill Clinton, and BB King, and was Georgia's official Super Bowl XXXIV photographer.
Created a referral Network with various organizations, including Ritz Carlton, The Four Seasons Hotel, and Starlight Events, boosting brand recognition and acquiring leads, resulting in over $1M in 2003.
Grew the business, generating $400K annually within the first three years, doubled that within eight years, and sold the company for a healthy margin in 2009.
Employed and managed multiple photographers and subcontractors; managed ongoing, critical hiring decisions, improving operations and service, ensuring client satisfaction, and producing $1.2M annual sales. Donated time and money to important charitable organizations, including Stars in the Arts, Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, Jeff Design Industries for Aids, and the Lifeline Animal Shelter.
Received the Allie Award for Best Event Photography, ILEA (ISES), September 2009
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF FINE ART IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Pratt Institute . Brooklyn, NY 1991 - 1995
Business Development
Closing Sales
Management
Leadership
Strategies
Solid Surface
Cabinetry
Renovations
Natural Stone
Design Build Installation
CRM Savvy
Project Management
Closing Sales
Closing Sales
Proficient Writer
Project Management
Finance
Business Development
Meeting Multiple Deadlines
Hiring
Valuation
Relationships
Insurance Contracts
AML
Creative Thinking
Visual Arts
Wealth Management
Event Planning
Analyzing Complex Data
Industrial Adhesives
Fundraising
Raising Capital
Negotiations
Manufacturing
Leading Teams
Cabinet Sales
Proactive, customer-orientated retail professional with over 4 years of experience in reputable shops. Received 3 ‘Passion Awards’ for delivering outstanding service and have consistently surpassed my target KPIs for mystery shoppers.