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Cole Jones

Copperton ,UT

Summary

Talented sales professional who effectively multi-tasks and balances customer needs with company demands. Efficiently builds loyalty and long-term relationships with customers, while consistently reaching sales targets.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Franchise Owner

Unishippers
07.2023 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with local businesses to ensure long-term partnerships.
  • Prospected for new business through outside sales calls, solicitation, networking and cold-calling.
  • Managed a large client base, consistently exceeding sales targets and contributing to overall team success.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
  • Exceeded sales targets and quotas consistently.
  • Negotiated terms and contracts with clients to maintain profitable sales.
  • Attended trade shows and conferences regularly to increase brand visibility.

Account Executive

Unishippers
11.2020 - 07.2023
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently by identifying new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for clients.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations, solidifying the company''s reputation as a trusted partner in their respective industries.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and effectively to ensure long-term loyalty.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
  • 2 time presidents club.

Territory Sales Manager

Power Screening
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Territory sales covering the entire state of Utah.
  • Sold/rented the Powerscreen line of crushing and screening equipment.
  • Sold/rented the Komptech line of shredding, separating, screening equipment.
  • Sold/rented Liebherr, Takeuchi and MGL equipment.
  • Carefully analyzed data to determine most effective sales strategies. Including analyzation of workflow and additional machines/manpower the customer may need. Presented to customer as an aggflow/ comparison.
  • Partnered with sales team members and leveraged strong negotiation skills to close tough deals with some of the largest clients in the state of Utah.
  • Tracked changing product lines to effectively meet dynamic market demands.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.

Director of Sales

Empathiq
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Increased revenue over 2X in first year as Director by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches
  • Served as the only sales person in the company for over 12 months while continuing to hit all company projections and improving processes dramatically
  • Connected with prospects through multi-pronged approaches, including trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking
  • Captured and completed sales with customer-savvy quotes, proposals and contract management strategies
  • Developed, implemented and enhanced employee targets and operational policies to promote productivity and strengthen team performance
  • Facilitated contract negotiations to bring on largest client in company history
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning
  • Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity

Account Executive

Empathiq
02.2018 - 03.2018
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements
  • Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met through specific products and services
  • Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors
  • Built relationships with customers and the community to promote long term business growth
  • Exceeded team sales goals

Business Development

Packsize International
11.2015 - 03.2017
  • Lead generation using Salesforce as a CRM.
  • Pre-qualify potential clients for a strategic partnership with Packsize for box making equipment.
  • Setup onsite visit or use Uber Conference for a conference call with a local area manager.
  • Account management/ inside sales.

Ranch Hand

Sagewood Ranches
01.2007 - 09.2015

Sagewood Ranches raises quarter horses, buffalo, and elk. Assisted field manager with daily tasks such as feeding, cleaning, facilities repair, medical emergencies, guide hunts, and many other tasks.

Skills

  • Salesforce and other CRM software
  • Relationship building
  • Contract preparation
  • Tradeshows/conferences
  • Strategic selling
  • Prospecting
  • Communication Skills
  • Sales training and leadership
  • Pipeline development
  • Product demonstrations

Timeline

Franchise Owner

Unishippers
07.2023 - Current

Account Executive

Unishippers
11.2020 - 07.2023

Territory Sales Manager

Power Screening
02.2020 - 11.2020

Director of Sales

Empathiq
03.2018 - 02.2020

Account Executive

Empathiq
02.2018 - 03.2018

Business Development

Packsize International
11.2015 - 03.2017

Ranch Hand

Sagewood Ranches
01.2007 - 09.2015
Cole Jones