J
Darren Johnson
ad1j5f@r.postjobfree.com
Phoenix, AZ 86006
SUMMARY
Articulate Sales Professional
driven to succeed. Proven
revenue growth, strategic
planning and client relationship
management expert.
Strategic Business Analysis
and Relations
Leadership Development
& Mentoring
Solutions Assessment
Project Execution and
Management
Profit & Loss Oversight
and Administration
Budget Forecasting and
Development
Marketing & Presentations
Direct and Channel Sales
Development
Solutions
Assessment/Selling
Revenue Goal Strategy
Development
2016 - Recognized as an
Innovator in the Imaging
Channel by ENX Magazine
2018 – Present - St. Vincent de
Paul – Volunteer
2014 to 2016 LPGA Founders
Cup Sponsor & Participant in
Pro/Am
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager – Artificial Grass Masters – AZ – 10/20 to 1/22 (Consulting)
Project & Sales Management: Preliminary appointments to discuss needs and benefits
Design for new outdoor spaces and renovations which include both hardscape & softscape projects; from materials on-site, design layout and instructing crews on installation to project completion
Manage customer expectation through educating and instructing on the flow and installation process
Problem solving for the company, customers & crew by using analytical forward thinking to resolve issues before getting out of control
Designed, planned, and executed over $1M in landscaping for residential and commercial clients in the first 6 months in the field
Achieved record sales of $100,000.00 in new client business within two weeks of completing PM training
Vice President of Sales – Crexendo, Inc. - AZ - 03/17 to 06/20
Increasing sales year over year; 23% & 28% respectively. Also, currently on target to exceed 2019 Sales goals of 33% growth
Lead Channel and Direct Sales team to achieve the company’s highest quarterly sales in 12 years of
$3.62M in total contract value increasing monthly recurring revenue.
Mentor up to 11 Channel Managers in developing over 200 national Partners in positioning and marketing of our Cloud VoIP Solutions increasing our market presence by 40%
Executive team member of collaboration for product enhancements and development to Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)
Develop strategic selling models, forecasting and propel sales team to achieve and exceed revenue quotas
Facilitate direct communications with trade show organizers ensuring timely setups, organized demos and accurate product displays
Manage companies outsourced marketing materials and content (print & web-based)
Continually developing and maintaining customer relationships with the highest standards by instilling confidence, knowledge and ability to resolve issues and conflicts Managing Partner - Imagine Technology Group – AZ - 12/10 to 03/17
Cultivated and grew Information Technology business from start-up to Revenues of $6.5M
Direct report and Manager for 8 department managers and 52 employees
Oversaw growth of the company through recruitment, team-building training, and strategies, forecasting and personnel development
Supported and administered Managed Services division alongside developing a new Telecom products/services division to increase revenues by 42%
Spearheaded the early adoption of SAP’s Business One application FORZA (ERP)
Project Manager of the fastest implementation and data migration of SAP’s Business One for MWA Intelligence in 90 days
Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction to ensure quality product and service
Vice President of Sales/Minority Owner - Infincom, Inc. – AZ - 06/06 to 10/10
Revenue growth from start-up to $7M in 18 months, through planning, customer development and critical business strategies for growth
Cultivated and maintained strong business relationships/partnerships with large product manufacturers of office equipment and document solutions
Recruited, trained, and coached Sales Representatives, Administrative Support, and Service Technician in professional and personal development
Created, edited, and published key company Training Manuals for Sales team education and development
INTEREST & EDUCATION
2015 to 2019 Arizona State University Men’s Rugby Foundation Board of Directors – Board Member Charity Golf Tournament Chair: 2015 -2016 - 2019
2014 to 2016 LPGA Founders Cup Sponsor & Participant in Pro/Am 1997 to 2004 Rugby Coach and Team Member – Thunderbird School of Global Management Community College of Air Force - Phoenix, AZ
Airman Leadership School – Luke AFB, Glendale, AZ