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Jacob DeFuria

Succasunna,NJ

Summary

Experienced Sales Representative well-versed in developing performance-oriented cultures devoted to continuous improvement and revenue growth. Results-focused leader with proven success in sales. Excels in building strong, productive client relationships as well as developing a team and managing other representatives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

In Home Sales Rep

Home Genius Exteriors
2024.02 - 2024.08
  • Negotiated and closed same day deals
  • Presented knowledge of premium roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and door products.
  • Within 4 months, generated over $500,000 in revenue for the company.
  • Handled objections effectively and efficiently.
  • Problem solved, budgeted, and secured financing.


Sales Representative

Paycom
2022.06 - 2024.01
  • Ran entire sales process from generating own leads to closing business.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Sales Representative and Branch Manager

Vector Marketing Company, CUTCO
2018.07 - 2022.05

Sales Representative

  • Closed over $135,000 in personal sales via one on one presentations while full time student.
  • Exceeded $27,000 during first ten days of sales career (national average first ten days is $1,500).
  • Delivered dynamic sales presentations to prospective clients. Promoted features, benefits, and value.

Branch Manager

  • Opened and managed branch office that generated $85,000 in revenue over three months during global pandemic (May-July 2020).
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
  • Led sales team of 30 people, stepping in to support employees and implemented effective sales processes.
  • Leadership Academy/Management Training.

Accomplishments

  • Won Regional trips to Santa Monica, Jamaica, Bahamas, Cayman Islands.
  • Won National trip to Hawaii for performance as Branch Manager
  • Received 2nd place during summer contest with $31,000 in sales during my first two weeks of employment.
  • Won 1st place during Olean push week closing $11,000 in business. Invited to dinner with CEO, President of Vector East, and Regional Manager.
  • Member of President's Club.

Education

Bachelors - Marketing Management

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Roxbury High School
Succasunna, NJ
06.2019

Skills

  • Direct Sales-Proven closer
  • Staff Recruiting, Training, and Development
  • Office Management
  • Product and Service Promotion
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Lead Generation
  • Account Management
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Proposal Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Prospecting Skills
  • Cold-Calling
  • CRM Proficiency
  • Objection Handling
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Sales Presentations
  • Closing Techniques

Timeline

In Home Sales Rep

Home Genius Exteriors
2024.02 - 2024.08

Sales Representative

Paycom
2022.06 - 2024.01

Sales Representative and Branch Manager

Vector Marketing Company, CUTCO
2018.07 - 2022.05

Bachelors - Marketing Management

Virginia Tech

High School Diploma -

Roxbury High School
Jacob DeFuria