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Brent Horner

Johns Island,SC

Summary

Self motivated and experienced sales representative and entrepreneur that has a proven record of establishing and maintaining accounts. Thrived in the intensely competitive merchant services industry, sold over $1 million in mobility vans with Ilderton Conversion in my first year and founded a business that I owned and operated until selling it in 2019. I have been a stay at home dad for going on five years, and with our youngest now in school, I'm eager to dust off my skills and embark on a new career path. Having a passion for the wilderness, conservation, waste reduction and limiting humans impact on the planet, I am very interested to learn more about Ecological Improvements.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Sales Representative

Ilderton Conversion Company
North Charleston, SC
01.2019 - 07.2025
  • Developed a database of over 400 prospective clients through extensive web research, networking, cold calling, and attending industry trade shows.
  • Served as the liaison between Ilderton and the South Carolina Department of Transportation in order to effectively manage Ilderton's state contract sales agreement with the state.
  • Assessed customer mobility needs and designed vehicles and upfits to best suit their business practices.
  • Worked closely with Ilderton's marketing department to create sales flyers, marketing materials, and email campaigns.
  • Represented Ilderton along with the North Carolina Public Transportation Association (NCPTA) to Washington, DC, to lobby N.C. congressmen and senators for necessary funding.

President/Founder

Charleston Brews Cruise
Charleston, SC
06.2011 - 02.2019
  • I opened the first brewery tour business in Charleston and successfully established close relationships with the area's top breweries and historic pubs.
  • To increase revenue and meet growth goals, I quickly expanded from the core brewery tour product to offering distillery tours, walking pub tours, and private party bus transportation.
  • Worked closely with Charleston destination management companies, wedding planners, resort concierges, and tourism partners to generate sales.
  • Established a local tourism association with Charleston's top-rated tour activity providers, with the intention of referral sharing between members.
  • Provided team-building activities and event planning for corporate retreats and conventions, and worked closely with major corporations, including Boeing, Honda, Northwestern Mutual, Ameritrade, and Sargento.
  • Ran all aspects of the business: payroll, taxes, hiring/training, reservation software systems, marketing, vehicle maintenance, permits, and insurance.

Outside Sales Associate

Payscape Advisors
Asheville , NC
01.2008 - 04.2013
  • Established a portfolio of 140 business credit card processing accounts through self-generated leads, and processed $1.75 million in monthly revenue.
  • Provided exceptional customer service that led to a 90% account retention rate.
  • Assisted in the expansion of satellite offices in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Greenville, and managed reps in each of these markets.
  • To increase revenue and to open potential business doors, I sold processing terminals, online registration software systems, virtual terminals, e-commerce solutions, and auto-billing services.
  • To efficiently close more deals, I worked closely with referral partners and regularly attended networking meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management And Business

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
05-2002

Skills

  • Relationship cultivation
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Client retention
  • Business development
  • Entrepreneurial drive

Affiliations

  • I love family, camping, surfing, cooking, skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing, traveling, running, paddle boarding, and music.

Timeline

Commercial Sales Representative

Ilderton Conversion Company
01.2019 - 07.2025

President/Founder

Charleston Brews Cruise
06.2011 - 02.2019

Outside Sales Associate

Payscape Advisors
01.2008 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Management And Business

Appalachian State University

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