Jacob Lewis
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business and sales. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Motivated business professional bringing 8 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing employees in the field and in sales. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Herc Rentals
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Participated and led weekly sales meetings to discuss performance metrics, strategize on improvements, and shared best practices with colleagues.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of product features, benefits, and pricing strategies to effectively communicate value propositions to clients.
- Attended trade shows and conferences regularly to increase brand visibility.
- Managed larger job site's day to day installation activities and inspections to guarantee the project stayed on track, consistently exceeding clients expectations and contributing to overall success.
Owner/Technician/Sales HVAC
Arthur Allen Air
03.2014 - 12.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired Air Condition and Heating Units.
- Project Manager all new construction and new unit installs. Responsible for selling new equipment, units, and parts needed for all jobs. Created job bids and invoicing for jobs.
Union Iron Worker
Tri-steel/CMC Rebar/Flour Maintenance Comp
01.2006 - 03.2014
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
- Forklift operator
- Scheduled inspections upon Job completions
- Managed employees on multiple job sites
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bakersfield, Ca06.2005
Skills
- HVAC system knowledge
- HVAC installation and maintenance
- HVAC design/drafting
- HVAC and refrigeration systems
- HVAC change-out procedures expert
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Written Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Herc Rentals
12.2022 - 10.2024
Owner/Technician/Sales HVAC
Arthur Allen Air
03.2014 - 12.2022
Union Iron Worker
Tri-steel/CMC Rebar/Flour Maintenance Comp
01.2006 - 03.2014
Highschool Diploma -
Liberty High School
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