Jacob Hamilton
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Results-driven professional known for exceptional negotiation and persuasion skills. Track record of delivering high-quality customer experiences and building trust, leading to significant contributions in sales growth and team performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Internet Sales Professional
Bartow Ford
Bartow, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Consistently ranked among top producers in the dealership since hire (August 2025), demonstrating strong sales performance and customer conversion skills.
- Developed a deep understanding of dealership processes.
- Collaborated across departments to ensure smooth transactions, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall customer experience.
- Proactively learned finance-related concepts including deal structure, lender guidelines, and product presentation.
- Demonstrated high levels of motivation, accountability, and professionalism in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Effectively communicated value and built trust with customers, a key foundation for success in F&I.
- Elevated team energy and performance by building strong relationships and bringing a motivated, high-accountability presence to the workplace.
Internet Sales Director
Lakeland Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Lakeland, FL
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed online marketing strategies to enhance vehicle visibility and drive customer engagement.
- Led a team of 15 sales professionals, driving accountability, performance, and consistent achievement of sales targets.
- Managed daily operations of the internet sales department, including lead distribution, response strategy, and follow-up processes to maximize conversion rates.
- Trained and mentored team members on sales techniques, CRM usage, and customer engagement, improving overall team productivity and effectiveness.
- Implemented structured processes and performance tracking that increased lead efficiency, appointment set rates, and showroom traffic.
Internet Sales Professional
Lakeland Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Lakeland, FL
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Consistently ranked as a top-performing sales professional in the dealership, exceeding monthly sales and appointment targets.
- Generated high volume of appointments and maintained strong show and close ratios, contributing significantly to overall store revenue.
- Maintained one of the highest conversion rates from internet lead to sold unit within the dealership.
- Drove repeat and referral business by delivering a high-quality, trust-based customer experience.
Order Selector
Publix Warehouse
Lakeland,FL
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Consistently recognized as a top performer in a high-volume warehouse environment, exceeding nightly productivity standards.
- Averaged 30,000+ pounds of product moved per shift using manual handling and pallet jack equipment.
- Demonstrated exceptional work ethic and endurance in a fast-paced, physically demanding role with strict time constraints.
- Contributed to team success by maintaining a reliable, high-output performance level in a deadline-driven environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Gibson High School
Lakeland,FLSkills
- Deal Closing & Negotiation
- Customer Relationship Building
- Objection Handling & Persuasion
- High-Volume Lead Management
- Time Management & Organization
- Strong Work Ethic & Self-Motivation
- Punctuality & Reliability
- Problem Solving & Adaptability
- Product Knowledge & Presentation
- Team Collaboration & Positive Influence
- Goal-Oriented Performance & Accountability
Timeline
Internet Sales Professional
Bartow Ford
08.2025 - Current
Internet Sales Director
Lakeland Chrysler Dodge Jeep
08.2024 - 04.2025
Internet Sales Professional
Lakeland Chrysler Dodge Jeep
03.2022 - 08.2024
Order Selector
Publix Warehouse
06.2019 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Lake Gibson High School