Clayton Hobbs
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Design Collective by Cintas, ADP, and The Hershey Company. Excelled in sales strategy, relationship building, growing sales yearly, and maximizing sales opportunities with new and existing customers. Recognized for leadership and selling acumen, with a proficiency for uncovering large opportunities and collaboration with clients and internal partners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Representative
Design Collective by Cintas
10.2023 - Current
- Currently on pace for President's Club and Diamond Club
- Earned Summit Club in Q1, Q2, and Q3 of FY 2025
- Earned a mentor role after seven months in role
- Grew my territory $329,000 YTD in FY 2025
- Uncovered a $500,000 opportunity by working with a management company on uniform compliance
- Won team MVP in January FY 2025
PayK District Manager
ADP
05.2020 - 09.2023
- Promoted to District Manager, Broker District Manager, and PayK District Manager
- Grew sales by an average of 15% yearly during my tenure
- Earned the role of HR champion to be the expert resource internally for our HR services
- Hosted a Continuing Education course for referring CPA partners on Small Business 401k programs
Retail Sales Representative
The Hershey Company
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Earned position of Meijer and Kroger advocate to be the internal expert in those customers
- Won 3 GRIT for top monthly sales growth on the Indianapolis team
- Attended the Building Retail Expertise summit to expand retail knowledge and be considered for promotion opportunities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Management
IU Kelley School of Business
Bloomington, IN05-2017
Skills
- CRM management
- Cold calling
- Relationship building
- Consultative sales
- Sales strategy
- Performance tracking
- Account management
- Business relationship management
- Lead prospecting
- Product knowledge
Certification
- FINRA Series 6
- FINRA Series 63
Timeline
Business Development Representative
Design Collective by Cintas
10.2023 - Current
PayK District Manager
ADP
05.2020 - 09.2023
Retail Sales Representative
The Hershey Company
06.2016 - 05.2020
- FINRA Series 6
- FINRA Series 63
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Management
IU Kelley School of Business
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