Jeffrey Roberson
WORK EXPERIENCE
**/**** – 9/2025
Midwest Goods, Bensenville
Account Manager
Manage and service a portfolio of over 1,800 retail accounts. Drive new business through strategic outbound calls. Resolve customer service inquiries and shipping or collection issues. Represent the company at 3-4 trade shows annually to strengthen market presence. Document all customer interactions and leads in Salesforce. Uncover new opportunities via persistent follow-up and outbound communication. Consistently surpasses monthly and quarterly sales targets.
3/2022-11/2022
Nolan Transportation Group, Chicago
Multimodal Sales Executive
Lead sales initiatives for LTL and full truckload solutions. Cultivate new client relationships for long-term growth. Expand accounts through sharp research and direct prospecting. Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communications. Build a robust prospect pipeline by meticulously updating your Salesforce account.
2/2021-3/2022
FP Mailing Solutions, Addison
Account Executive
Engage over 60 prospective business customers daily through targeted outreach. Present FP postage meter benefits and clarify rental agreements tailored to client needs. Record calls in CRM systems, detailing contacts and next steps. Ensure customer satisfaction by promptly resolving inquiries and promoting new sales opportunities. Compile comprehensive reports detailing sales activities.
3/2020-3/2021
J.J. Keller and Associates, Neenah
Inside Sales Representative (Remote)
Contact existing customers by phone, using cold calls and proactive prospecting. Focus on creating new business, positioning, and selling a portfolio of solutions including Safety Forms & Supplies, Compliance Publications, Training Resources, Consulting, Outsourced Services, and SaaS Safety Management Tools.
6/2019-2/2020
Follett School Solutions Woodridge
Inside Sales Representative
Elevate inbound and outbound communications to effectively present the value of FSS products and services to educational institutions throughout my territory. Make upwards of 80 calls a day, targeting K-12 and Universities.
6/2019-2/20
Seps Inc., Burr Ridge
Sales Representative
Identify and engage existing or past customers to convert leads through in-person meetings, phone calls, and online interactions that drive sales and foster customer loyalty. Offer a full line of new and pre-owned power equipment from top brands like Eaton, Schneider Electric, Toshiba, and General Electric.
2/2012-5/2017
I/O Solutions, Inc., Westchester
Senior Account Executive
IOS proudly supports fire service and law enforcement agencies by designing advanced recruitment tools that help agencies make informed hiring and promotion decisions. Generate leads and acquire new customers through effective telephone sales and marketing strategies. Launch targeted sales campaigns by contacting prospects, following up on leads, and marketing new products to existing clients. Represent the company at 8 trade shows per year.
1/2009-1/2012
Widex USA Lisle
Corporate Client Development
Drive incremental sales growth as an internal sales representative responsible for account management at Widex USA. Grow customer sales by building strong relationships with Audiologists, ENTs, and dispensers.
4/2007-12/2008
Felder Group USA Thornton
Midwest Account Manager
Pursue website-generated leads to close high-end woodworking machinery sales. Deliver inside sales support to new and existing accounts. Complete 40-50 daily calls to identify sales opportunities. Communicate technical information and deliver outstanding customer service while representing the company at trade shows.
5/2004-3/2007
Wav Inc., Aurora
Northeast Account Manager
Initiate contact with leads and prospects to forge new business relationships. Deliver technical information and excellent customer service to clients. Nurture long-term relationships to encourage repeat business. Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to enrich service offerings. Represent the company at trade shows to enhance market presence.
6/2002-5/2004
Medline Industries, Mundelein,
Sales Representative
Visit healthcare facilities within the assigned territory, executing 80-100 sales presentations per day. Build and nurture client relationships to drive sales. Maintain existing business while presenting new products. Manage bid preparation, price quotes, and dissemination of product literature.
3/1999-6/2002
Facilitec, Inc., Elgin
Regional Sales Representative
Sell rooftop grease containment products to restaurants, meat factories, schools, and kitchen exhaust cleaners as an Outside Sales Representative. Cover the Southeast and Canada. Service food service, food processing, and industrial organizations nationwide.
08/1982 – 05/1984
EDUCATION
College of DuPage, associate degree, Business, Glen Ellyn
SKILLS
Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Client Relationships, Prospecting, Trade Show, Customer Communication, PowerPoint,
Sales Force, NetSuite, Probis, Siebel, Act, and Goldmine