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Jim ( JT) Taylor
Dudley, GA 31022
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Hardworking account manager with 2 decades of experience working with customers and distributors to provide consumables and equipment. Expert at communication and applying sales techniques to achieve goals. Successful at increasing revenue with new accounts while maintaining profitable relationships with existing ones. Skills
Vendor re;ations, contract negotiations, public speaking, sales analysis, lead generation, client relationship management.
Experience
Feb 2022 - Sep 2023
Rusken Packaging, Conyers, GA- Account Manager Tony Brown 678-***-****
● Opened 8 accounts, including PB2 and Superior sauce, 2 Rusken targeted accounts.
● Total $2.8 million in sales with another $3.6 million in the pipeline
● Opened first South Carolina distributor, negotiating contract and pricing and training reps Dec 2018 - Feb 2022
Applied Adhesives, Winder, GA- Senior Account Manager Denny johnson 404-***-****
● Managed accounts from Arkansas to Virginia in the Southeast
● Opened 26 new accounts utilizing a combined equipment/consumibles program.
● Managed installation of equipment into Hersheys in Virginia and General Mills in Tennessee November 2016 - May 2018
Atlantic Tape, Peachtree City, GA- Sales Rep Jon Edwards 678-***-****
● Opened and managed 12 South Georgia Accounts
● Sold films, cartons, and equipment totaling $2.4 million per year
● Opened Sandler non-woven with $90.000/mo stretch film orders Aug 2014 - Oct 2016
Sigma Supply, Suwanee, GA- Sales Rep Will Sharpe864-***-****
● Opened and managed 8 South Georgia Accounts
● Sold innovative shrink film intoTractor Supply (2 T/l per month) and Kamin Minerals 2
Apr 2006 - Jun 2014
Landsberg, Atlanta, GA- Sales Rep Kevin Mills 678-***-****
● Opened Vidalia GA distribution facility with 12 accounts and $4.6 million in sales
● Managed Ingersoll Rand strategic account in NC, SC, FL, and GA
● Open business in the Atlanta metro area selling packaging supplies 9 including strapping and supplies) totaling $3.2 million in sales
Education
University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, Ky- BS in Mathematics and Education
● President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes
● BSU Choir Chaplain
● Student Government Judge
● Lettered in Track and Cross Country
Additional Accomplishments
● Pastor of small churches for 20 years
● Developed Servant Leadership and Corporate Ethics training programs
● Accomplished Public Speaker through Toastmasters
● Member of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance and Council of Supply Chain Professionals
● Member Board of Trustees at Truett McConnell College