J O H N R H O D E S **** Sutro Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90008
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven sales leader with 20 years of experience in business-to-business sales. Proven leadership abilities and highly focused on driving team quotas in alignment with company values. Achieved over $500k in sales each quarter from 2009-2012. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Account Executive of the Year Award: 2012-Timberland
Footwear Sales of the Year Award: 2016-Sales Quota-$13M
Exceeded Revenue Goal: 2012 -Sales Quota-$5.4M
Exceeded Revenue Goal: 2009-Sales Quota 500% Increase in Revenue PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rhodes Management, Jul 2019 - Present
LOS ANGELES, CA
Represent talent in entertainment, fashion and technology. Responsible for securing deals globally and negotiating with top brands and companies internationally.
Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
Created new business models and leveraged relationships and converted into solid revenue for my clients.
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
VF Corporation/Timberland Boot Company, May 2006 - Jul 2019 WEST REGION
Managed a multimillion-dollar territory.
Exceeded 1 billion dollars in annual sales revenue for West Region.
Responsible for annual growth and brand awareness making Timberland an industry premier brand.
Launched exclusive Timberland Boot Company collection for high end accounts in West Region.
Cross collaboration with sales teams and agencies on targeted advertising campaigns.
Performed analysis of competitive marketplace and client companies to identify opportunities.
Developed, presented, and negotiated sales proposals. SALES ATTAINMENT
Account Executive of the Year Award: 2012
Footwear Sales of the Year Award: 2016- $13M in Sales
Sales Goal Attainment: 2012-$5.4M
Sales Goal Attainment: 2009- 500%
FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE
New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc., Jan 2002 - May 2006 WEST REGION
Responsible for servicing over 400 accounts throughout Southern California.
Cross collaboration with sales team to execute and meet target goals.
Identified team targets and implemented plans to achieve goals individually and at team level.
Consulted with customers to understand desires and suggest best products to meet needs.
Identified additional opportunities to go above and beyond to support business targets.
Educated and in-serviced customers on the brands top performance technology. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Millhouse Public Relations, Mar 1996 - Sep 2001
LOS ANGELES, CA
Worked with studios to promote films within the urban marketplace.
Assisted in promoting (10) films to number one at the box office.
Worked with professional athletes to create and organize youth foundations nationally.
Collaborated with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.
Lead teams through routine operations and unexpected challenges with strong decision-making skills and expert industry knowledge. EDUCATION
Grambling State University- Bachelor of Arts
Mass Communications-Public Relations