Jacob Graves
Centre,AL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in client relationship-building. Excelled in lead prospecting and pipeline building, leveraging a goal-oriented mindset to exceed sales targets. High-energy sales and customer relations professional well-versed in communicating with different individuals and negotiating successful solutions. Focused on offering superior support and meeting all production targets. Sales Representative with a solid record of consistently achieving customer retention goals through relationship building and knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roofing Salesperson
Southern Roofing and Renovations
Birmingham, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular site visits to evaluate existing roofs for potential repairs or replacement.
- Met with adjusters regularly for roofing claims. And worked with insurance companies on the homeowners' behalf.
Real Estate Associate
Perman Engineering and Development
Gadsden, AL
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked alongside brokers from FD/DT to locate and purchase potential sites
- Drafted contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements and leases.
Roofing salesperson
WW Restoration Roofing
Northeast, AL
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted regular site visits to evaluate existing roofs for potential repairs or replacement.
- Met with adjusters regularly for roofing claims. And worked with insurance companies on the homeowners' behalf.
Real Estate Agent
Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties
Atlanta, GA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, and legal requirements.
- Handled multiple real estate deals efficiently.
Schooners Seafood Restaurant
Schooners Seafood Restaurant
Panama City Beach, FL
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted in keeping the constant flow of business running by cleaning and accommodating guests when needed in a challenging environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Sales, Real Estate
The University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Business
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2021
Skills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Client relationship-building
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer relations
- Industry awareness
- Sales strategies
- Lead prospecting
- Pipeline building
- CRM proficiency
Projects
Strategic Management (GBA 490), The University of Alabama, Spring 2020, Examined the managerial tasks of crafting and implementing strategic plans and the tools of strategic analysis. Analyzed and applied strategies to position organizations to create and capture value, in a variety of competitive environments. Marketing (MKT 490), The University of Alabama, Spring 2020, Rebranded and changed the target market of a cell phone company. Compiled information through data and prior projects. Presented the completed project to the professor. Special Education Assistant, Cherokee County High School, Assisted in teaching basic skills: speaking, reading, and spelling. Instructed multiple physical fitness exercises. Centre First United Church New Orleans Mission Trip, Led vacation bible schools in inner-city and low-income parks, played sports and games with children while also serving the homeless and less fortunate.
Certification
- Alabama Real Estate License, Inactive
- Georgia Real Estate License, Inactive
- Alabama Adjuster License, Active
Activities
- Bryant Jordan Scholarship Recipient
- Alabama Real Estate License
- Georgia Real Estate License
- Alabama Adjusters License
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Kappa Alpha Order
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- IOS
- Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Fraternity
- Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society
- Church of the Highlands, member
Coursework
- Legal Environment of Business, Spring 2018
- Computer Science II XCEL, Fall 2018
- Introduction to Marketing, Spring 2019
- Personal Selling, Fall 2019
- Organizational Theory and Behavioral Management, Fall 2019
- Advanced Sales, Spring 2020
- Sales Management, Spring 2020
- Consumer Behavior, Spring 2020
- Business Communications, Spring 2020
- Innovation and New Product Development, Fall 2020
- Strategic Marketing, Spring 2021
- Supply Chain Management, Spring 2021
- Strategic Management, Spring 2021
- Real Estate Finance and Invest, Spring 2021
Timeline
Roofing Salesperson
Southern Roofing and Renovations
08.2024 - Current
Real Estate Associate
Perman Engineering and Development
08.2023 - 03.2024
Roofing salesperson
WW Restoration Roofing
01.2023 - 08.2023
Real Estate Agent
Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties
04.2022 - 01.2023
Schooners Seafood Restaurant
Schooners Seafood Restaurant
06.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Sales, Real Estate
The University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Business
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