Daniel Jens
Sales And Marketing Leader
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Multi-faceted Regional Sales Manager promoting excellent record of exceeding company-defined quotas through exceptional sales strategy. Mentors employees to develop top-performing team members. 10-year progressive career background combined with dedication to corporate growth and development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Power Test, Inc
Sussex, WI
12.2014 - Current
- #1 sales producer (out of 9) in entire company in 2020
- Sold over $5.6M of dynamometer products in 2018, exceeding sales goals 124%.
- Managed new company website design/development project at cost savings of $85K compared to previous website.
- Implemented website visitor tracking software that paid back over 2000% ROI during 30-day trial period.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Independent Sales & Marketing Consultant
Self Employed Services
Saint Petersburg, FL
01.2010 - Current
- Raised sales pipeline activity 75% and monthly revenue average 25%.
- Enhanced sales process for several manufacturers.
- Increased avg. quote closing ratio to 80%.
- Recommended changes to website architecture, content and linking to improve SEO positions for target keywords.
- Advised client on web site marketing and funnel strategies based on comprehension of SEO and web best practices.
Inside Sales Manager
Zero Zone, Inc
North Prairie, WI
07.2011 - 04.2014
- Developed sales processes to handle increased display case division sales volume from $40M to $90M.
- Coordinated custom specifications between sales, engineering and production for large national clients.
- Facilitated Kaizen event improving special order process, reduced lead time from 12 to 6 weeks.
- Upgraded quote request documentation and implemented new order approval process, saving over $1.2M first year in use.
Recording Artist/Public Relations
Sony Music
New York, NY
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Recorded album on Sony Masterworks Label with Grammy Award-winning producers; album spent 6 weeks on Billboard Top 200 and peaked at #36.
- Performed engaging live music events and acted as media spokesperson on Good Morning America, Today Show, The View, PBS, radio, and newspaper interviews.
- Lead PR and musical opportunities with MLB, NFL, PGA, and NASCAR.
Sergeant
United States Army
Ft. Hood, TX
10.2005 - 01.2010
- Coordinated with Army Entertainment Division and Pentagon to produce and promote a music video portraying life of a soldier.
- Performed concerts on behalf of US Army and 1st CD 1CD/2nd Brigade Combat Div/3rd Battalion/82nd Field Artillery -, Hood, TX - Baghdad, Iraq.
- Auditioned on NBC's America's Got Talent, representing US Army singing/playing guitar; placed 11th of over 300K that auditioned.
- Provided leadership, training, and counseling as NCO to US Soldiers state-side and in Iraq.
- 13B - Cannon crew member - Paladin and High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) driver.
- Combat lifesaver certificate of training.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI 03.2011 - 01.2016
Skills
Business development and planning
Sales initiatives and techniques
Staff Management
Microsoft applications proficiency
New account creation
CRM Systems
SEO and analytics
Process improvement solutions
Technical manufacturing product expertise
Contract negotiation
Certification
Lean Manufacturing Certificate of Training - Optima Associates - De Pere, WI
Volunteer
Music Director - The Life Church - St. Petersburg, FL
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
Thomas Edison
Timeline
Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Power Test, Inc
12.2014 - Current
Lean Manufacturing Certificate of Training - Optima Associates - De Pere, WI
03-2013
Inside Sales Manager
Zero Zone, Inc
07.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Carroll University
03.2011 - 01.2016
Independent Sales & Marketing Consultant
Self Employed Services
01.2010 - Current
Recording Artist/Public Relations
Sony Music
01.2010 - 01.2011
Sergeant
United States Army
10.2005 - 01.2010