John Kolb
Account Representative
********@*****.*** 805-***-**** Simi Valley, USA 93036 http://www.linkedin.com/i
n/john-kolb
I am a results driven sales leader with expertise in driving revenue growth, team training, and client relationship
building, consistently achieving top sales performance and implementing effective sales strategies across diverse
environments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mazda - Sales Supervisor
February 2023 - April 2025 Oxnard, CA
Coached team in advanced sales techniques, boosting client satisfaction by 25% and effectively addressing
complex needs.
Consistently achieved top sales, generating an average of $50,000 monthly growth.
Boosted revenue by 20% through effective cross selling and up selling strategies, enhancing customer experience.
Consistently surpassed sales targets by 15% by optimizing team performance and strategies.
Championed swift resolution of client issues, boosting customer satisfaction by 30%.
Executed a comprehensive analysis of sales data, establishing quotas that increased revenue by 15% and
pinpointing key growth opportunities.
Developed and implemented cross-selling and up-selling strategies that increased sales by 25% within six months.
Facilitated weekly meetings to review project progress, address 10+ team challenges, and identify 5 new growth
opportunities.
Bambee HR - Sales Team Leader
February 2022 - May 2022 Los Angeles, CA
Elevated team performance by 25% through innovative sales strategies tailored to unique customer needs.
Quickly adapted to CRM and project management software, improving workflow efficiency by 20%.
Increased sales by 20% through strategic team meetings and targeted sales training.
Drove 20% increase in team productivity by adapting to shifting priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Utilized critical thinking to analyze challenges, resulting in a 25% increase in effective solutions.
Fostered collaboration across 5 teams, enhancing productivity by 30% through strong interpersonal relationships.
Thousand Oaks Toyota - Salesman
June 2019 - December 2021 Thousand Oaks, CA
Customized product selections for clients, boosting satisfaction by 30% through tailored solutions.
Achieved Top Salesman recognition for two consecutive years.
Executed cross-selling and up-selling strategies, driving a 20% increase in sales growth over six months.
Leveraged consultative sales techniques to assess customer needs, leading to a 20% increase in product
recommendations.
Secured 50+ leads through proactive cold calling, networking, and referrals, enhancing sales opportunities.
Delivered exceptional sales and customer service for walk-in customers, boosting satisfaction scores by 20%.
Nurtured relationships with over 50 clients, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat business.
Increased revenue by 25% through targeted lead generation follow-up strategies that improved conversion rates.
Facilitated engaging product demonstrations, boosting client understanding by 30% and driving sales by 15%.
Accelerated sales processes, boosting efficiency by 30% and enhancing overall team productivity.
Ecolab - Territory Sales Manager
February 2015 - June 2019 Saint Paul, MN
Managed a team of 9 sales personnel, servicing 1000+ clients in the Santa Clarita & San Fernando Valley district
($10M+ revenue)
Achieved top performance in 2018, driving a 20% increase in sales and retention as the #1 sales manager among
10.
Spearheaded recruitment and training of 20+ Sales Development Representatives and Account Managers,
enhancing team performance by 15%.
Exceeding revenue target by 4 – 5% ($400K+) in new business in 2019, despite the COVID-19 market changing
Spearheaded weekly and monthly performance meetings, resulting in a 20% increase in sales through targeted
development strategies.
Established strategic partnerships with key customers, resulting in a 25% increase in project success rates.
Sold $500K+ in new business within first 5 months (2016), which resulted in a immediate promotion to Sales
Manager
EDUCATION
Ventura College - Associates Degree, Business Communication, Finance
Expected in June 2027 Ventura, CA
West Valley Occupational - Agriculture Degree, Landscape design
September 1990 - June 1992 West Valley
SKILLS
Leadership and coaching
Negotiation and problem resolution
Composure under pressure
Critical thinking
Client acquisition and prospecting
Account growth
Sales forecasting
Lead Generation
Negotiation Skills
Salesforce
Presentation Skills
ACTIVITIES
Top team leader & top revenue growth year after year.
Top Salesman.
Top Growth revenue and continued to grow by 15-20% for 3 years.
Top 20 in sales out 650 employees company wide.
Top in back end sales gross 20% for over 2 years.
Achieving ambitious sales targets.