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Donald Groves, Jr

Hope Mills,NC

Summary

Dynamic Account Executive with a proven track record at Vestis Group, excelling in lead generation and customer relationship management. Skilled in sales forecasting and negotiation, I consistently achieved sales goals while fostering strong client connections. My proactive approach and analytical mindset drive successful outcomes in competitive markets.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

Vestis Group
Greensboro , NC
05.2025 - Current
  • Reached out to new prospects using diverse outreach methods, including telephone, email, door-knocking, networking, and social media.
  • Established contact with prospective clients to set appointments and conducted initial sales calls.
  • Collaborated with Route Sales Representatives and team members to ensure customers and prospects received tailored attention for their specific needs.

Route Sales Representative

Vestis Group
Greensboro, NC
05.2016 - Current
  • Operated company step van safely to deliver products and services to clients, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
  • Managed daily routes independently, achieving sales goals and promoting route growth to enhance profitability.
  • Developed and maintained customer relationships, addressing feedback and resolving issues promptly to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Trained new R.S.R.s and R.S.S.s. Drivers and worked with current RSRs to help them become more efficient, as well as helping them improve their selling capabilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whiteville Senior High School
Whiteville, NC
05-1986

Skills

  • Lead generation
  • Sales forecasting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales presentations
  • Market research
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Account management
  • Sales analytics

Affiliations

  • I served in the U.S. Army for 15 years starting out as a Cavalry Scout, then became a small arms weapons instructor, later I went into Food Service, where I became the section Sargeant and lead my team to win multiple awards and commendations.
  • I have served a Corrections Officer for the NC. Dept of Corrections, where I served as the squad leader for The P.E.R.T. Team and Team Leader of the Special Weapons Team. Where we worked 10 felony inmate escapes and successfully returned all 10 to custody. Through training in tactics and neguation we were able to return all 10 without incident.

I have also served as a missionary overseas in Moldova, as well as a chaplin in the NC Dept of Corrections.

Accomplishments

  • While serving in the Army I was awarded the Army Comadation Medal 10 times , The Army Good conduct Medal 5 times and the Humanitarian Medal 3 times. While serving in the Army I won solider of the quarter and soldier of the Year honors.

While working as an RSR for Vestis I was awarded the Customer Service award 2 times in 2023, also finishing in the top or higher repeatedly in Sales contest with in the Company for RSR's

Timeline

Account Executive

Vestis Group
05.2025 - Current

Route Sales Representative

Vestis Group
05.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

Whiteville Senior High School

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