Cade Jones
Landrum,SC
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in sales and business development. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities in implementing effective company strategies, maintaining margins, and driving business revenue growth. Committed to delivering exceptional results through a proactive approach and a keen understanding of market dynamics. Adept at building and nurturing client relationships, leveraging excellent communication skills to identify and address their needs effectively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
Freeway Insurance
Spartanburg, SC
10.2022 - Current
- As the Branch Manager of Freeway Insurance, my duties are to lead and support my sales staff, while also striving to achieve sales targets
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
- Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
- Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
Private Investigator
Self Employed
Greenville, SC
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Investigate various domestic, and insurance cases
- My responsibilities included legal surveillance of subjects with picture/video evidence, typing reports in extreme detail, and submitting findings to the client.
- Strengthened relationships with local law enforcement agencies through collaboration on high-profile cases, resulting in mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Minimized the impact of fraud on client businesses through diligent financial investigations that identified discrepancies or suspicious transactions quickly and accurately.
- Established trust with clients through consistent communication, keeping them informed of progress updates throughout the course of each investigation.
- Stayed in open communication with supervisors to maintain operational safety and submit timely reports.
Territory Sales Manager
WÜRTH USA
North, SC
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.
Inside Sales Specialist/Estimating
HD Supply Waterworks/Core & Main
Greer, SC
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Began my career as an Inside Sales Representative and was promoted to Inside Sales Specialist two months after starting
- Responsibilities included placing purchase orders with our vendors and building/maintaining relationships with them
- Entering bids and quotes into Mincron/Powerscope and using Excel
- I was awarded the Inside Sales Recognition Award for exceptional service in our region out of over 50 branches
- Streamlined field operations for increased efficiency through regular process evaluations
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Landrum High School
Landrum, SC2010
Heavy Machinery Technician - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Darlington, SC12.2008
Skills
- Outside Sales
- Inside Sales
- Business Development
- Negotiation
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
- Data entry
- Mechanic Experience
- Upselling
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Financial Management
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
Accomplishments
Inside sales recognition award out of 50+ branches-HD supply
Assessments
- Outside sales, Expert, 05/01/21, Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
- Customer focus & orientation, Highly Proficient, 05/01/21, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
- Verbal communication, Highly Proficient, 06/01/21, Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Timeline
Branch Manager
Freeway Insurance
10.2022 - Current
Private Investigator
Self Employed
03.2020 - 10.2022
Territory Sales Manager
WÜRTH USA
06.2018 - 07.2019
Inside Sales Specialist/Estimating
HD Supply Waterworks/Core & Main
10.2014 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Landrum High School
Heavy Machinery Technician - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Florence-Darlington Technical College