Blake King
Cedar Falls
Summary
Goal-oriented Sales Executive with experience in Commercial Sales. Proven leader with excellent salesmanship, negotiation and closing skills. Known for great customer relationships and frequently securing referrals for new business.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
Arachas Group
05.2024 - Current
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in commercial trucking marketplace.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
Union Steward and Assembly
John Deere
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Conflict resolution between company and employees.
- Monitor CIPP numbers and formulas, negotiate with Deere for payouts.
- Have knowledge and understanding of employee contract so as to advise them of rights and benefits.
Railroad Conductor
Iowa Northern Railroad
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Conduct and instruct team of workers in arrangement and transportation of freight trains.
- Abide by all FRA regulations in operating safely and handling of hazardous materials.
- Log, maintain, and file all necessary paperwork.
Inbound Dock Supervisor
Martin Brothers
07.2011 - 03.2018
- Oversee logistics for 100+ unit warehouse and shipping operation.
- Coordinate unloading of inbound product with various truck drivers and companies.
- Verify quality and count of product and input correct information to computer system.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
Supervisor
US Census Bureau
06.2009 - 05.2010
- Coordinate censusing of Black Hawk County.
- Oversee training, assignments, hours, and approval of pay of employees.
- Work in unison with regional supervisor to enter data and double check for accuracy.
Education
P&C Agent License -
State of Iowa
01-2025
Business Management
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Waterloo West High
Waterloo, IA01.2007
Skills
- Lead prospecting
- Business development and planning
- Sales and market development
- Sales funnel management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Sales Executive
Arachas Group
05.2024 - Current
Union Steward and Assembly
John Deere
05.2021 - 05.2024
Railroad Conductor
Iowa Northern Railroad
03.2018 - 05.2021
Inbound Dock Supervisor
Martin Brothers
07.2011 - 03.2018
Supervisor
US Census Bureau
06.2009 - 05.2010
P&C Agent License -
State of Iowa
Business Management
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Waterloo West High
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