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John E. Bang-Knudsen

**** ********* ****, **********, ** 89444

ad3bru@r.postjobfree.com 925-***-****

Highly Motivated, Customer-Driven Sales Professional

Sales Management & Development Revenue Growth Client Relations Recruiting Development Military Officer

Dynamic sales professional with valuable experience in outside sales. Successful history of exceeding challenging situations and winning customer loyalty. Strong in-person and telephone sales presence. Highly organized enthusiastic individual with polished communication and great work ethics. Developed effective Recruiting skills.

Area of Expertise

Successful Military Officer (22 Years)

Manager of numerous Projects

Maintain Client base through trust

Project Coordinator/Manager

Recruiting Professional

Sales Presentation/Management

New Product Development

Effective Closing Techniques

Product Training Professional

Cold-Calling - Prospecting

Hunter Mentality/Road Warrior

Networking/Leader

Account/Data Management

Effective use of Excel

Statistics Driven

Selected achievements

Retired Military Officer - Rank of Major. U.S. Marine Corps

Business Owner - Manufacturers Sales Representative. Bang-Knudsen California, Incorporated

Commercial License for School Bus Driver Nevada and formerly California

Set goal and obtained Private Pilots License May 1981. Pacific States Aviation, Concord, CA

Top Car Sales Associate June 2009. Morri Ford

Developed and maintained status as one of the best Manufacturers Sales Rep in California, confirmed by retail owners 1990-2008. Bang-Knudsen California, Inc.

Top Recruiting District within Region – 5-Time President Council Award. Farmers Insurance Group

Professional Experience

Corcoran Global Living – Director of Recruiting California/Nevada/Ohio June 2020 – Present

Schedule interviews for Management in California/Nevada/Ohio

Mergers and Acquisitions Management

Maintain complete statistics of all interviews for research and hiring improvements.

Develop positive relations with local Real Estate School Owners for referrals as well as Online Schools.

Developed a network of Recruiters within the Group and other Independent Companies

Berkshire Hathaway – Recruiting Manager San Ramon, CA June 2013 – June 2020

Assistant to the President/Career Development

Schedule and conduct interviews with active Real Estate Insurance Agents.

Mergers and Acquisitions Manager.

Coordinate Interviews for 19 Branch Managers located in Northern California.

Maintain complete statistics of all interviews for research and hiring improvements.

Develop positive relations with local Real Estate School Owners for referrals as well as Online Schools.

Developed a network of Recruiters within the Group and other Independent Companies

Farmers Insurance Group – Recruiting Manager Pleasant Hill, CA January 2012 – June 2013

Schedule and conduct interviews with potential Insurance Agents (Average of 55 interviews per month).

Maintain complete statistics of all interviews for research and hiring improvements.

Develop positive relations with local Insurance School Owners for referrals as well as Online Schools.

Developed a network of Recruiters within the Farmers Insurance Group and other Independent Companies

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John E. Bang-Knudsen

1331 Limestone Road, Wellington, NV 89444

ad3bru@r.postjobfree.com 925-***-****

SodaStream USA, Inc. Cherry Hill, NJ November 2010 – October 2011

National Product/Sales Training/Demonstrator Account Manager

Product/Sales Training for Chain-Stores, consisting of 5-70 personnel at a time.

Secret-Shopper on product demonstrators to ensure 100% quality of company products/services.

Extensive travel in western region ensuring all major department stores receive effective product training to increase sales

Inventory maintenance ensuring 100% quality of product presentation.

BrightStar Homecare – Sales Account Executive Dublin, CA July 2010 – November 2010

Generate and maintain relationships with Doctors, Social Workers and Hospital Discharge Planners to maximize sales opportunities and achieve sales goal standards.

Developed and managed sales plans to achieve weekly sales target.

Maintain strong knowledge of product and services.

Car Sales Dealership VW, Toyota, Ford, Dodge: Sales Associate Dublin, CA September 2008 – July 2010

Developed buyers by maintaining rapport with new and previous customers; suggesting trade-ins, greeting drop-ins, responding to inquiries; recommending sales and promotions.

Generated sales leads from a variety of sources (phone, walk-ins, newspaper ads, referrals, etc.).

Meet with management to plan individual and department sales goals on a monthly basis.

Worked only on commission based salary.

Business Owner: Bang-Knudsen California, Inc. Danville, CA Sept 1990 – August 2008

CEO, Owner, Sales Manager, Manufacturers Sales Rep

Recruiting Responsibility to acquire and maintain an effective sales force

Responsible for new business sales, territory development and management

Establish new accounts through referral leads, canvas and cold-call on various businesses, and social media.

Identify and qualify leads by introducing value to potential sales prospects based on their requirements.

Administrative activities including contract agreements, written and oral presentations, prepare work orders, and proposals.

Managed/Supervised Office Staff of 5 personnel and 4 Outside Sales Representative

Military Officer (Rank of Major) - U.S. Marine Corps Quantico, VA March 1981 – June 2004

Disbursing/Finance Officer, Administrative Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Logistics Officer

Polished communicator, Lead by example.

Developed trust with subordinates to have them perform effectively in all aspects of training and regular duties

Managed 10-50 Military and Civilian personnel

100% accuracy on all Unit Readiness tests for activation in peacetime and wartime.

Education

AA Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA

BA Communications: California State University Sacramento, CA

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