Colter Neeley
South Coast Sailing Adventures
Seabrook,TX
12
years of professional experience
Successful account management and Walmart Merchandising professional accustomed to working with national-level, high-value accounts. Adept sales professional with history of capturing new business and capitalizing swiftly on emerging sales opportunities. Expert in connecting with customers, building trust and exceeding revenue targets with determination and in-depth product knowledge.
Work History
ASA Sailing Instructor
7 Months- Instructed sailing techniques and safety protocols to diverse groups of participants.
- Developed customized lesson plans that enhanced student engagement and skill progression.
- Led on-water training sessions, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and best practices.
- Mentored junior instructors, providing guidance on teaching methods and customer interaction.
National Account Manager II
2 Years- Managed $140M client portfolio as single point of contact handling national account requests.
- Represented company at industry conferences and events, enhancing brand visibility.
- Worked closely with product development team to provide feedback on customer needs, preferences, or potential improvements.
- Evaluated new markets where company could expand its presence through national accounts.
- Managed sales forecasts and budgets for assigned retailers.
- Assisted in forecasting revenue streams based on projected future sales from existing accounts.
National Account Manager
1 Year- Developed and implemented a strategic plan utilizing market data to increase ships/POS in Gun Accessories and Knives categories, resulting in a 5% increase in sales.
- Achieved a 32% increase in forecasted ships by selling a total of 56 items in the Gun Accessories, Knives, Hunting categories.
Associate Merchant
1 Year 7 Months- Refreshed/overhauled Sundries assortment resulting in 15% increase in WMYTD POS.
- Negotiated and secured $500K in co-op dollars through strategic vendor partnerships.
- MiUSA, Sustainability champion for D12.
Executive Officer
7 Years 3 Months- Deployment to Afghanistan for Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Enduring Freedom.
- Airman of the Year 2019, 147th Operations Group.
- NCO of the Year 2021, 188th Operations Group.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Associate's degree - Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Skills
Account Management
Merchant
Product Development
Analytical Skills
Negotiation
Sales
Boat handling
Safety procedures
Coaching
Boat maintenance
Timeline
ASA Sailing Instructor
South Coast Sailing Adventures
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
National Account Manager II
Hillman Group
04.2024 - 04.2026Read More
National Account Manager
Nile Commerce
04.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Associate Merchant
Walmart
09.2021 - 04.2023Read More
Executive Officer
United States Air Force
03.2014 - 06.2021Read More
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's degree from Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
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Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor of Science from Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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