Jacob Reed
Greenwood,IN
Summary
I am an energetic professional that doesn't mind facing adversity. Being a Commerical Sales Manager with Interstate Batteries has fine tuned my electrical troubleshooting skills and made me proficient with diagnosing device issues, taking accountability and having exceptional critical thinking skills. Years of work in this position has blessed me with meeting all walks of life and how to better understand what a customer needs and how to relate with everyone.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
All Battery Commercial Sales Manager
Interstate Batteries Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
10.2009 - Current
- Motivated team to meet and exceed sales goals.
- Conducted industry research to adapt with the ever changing battery industry.
- Increased company profit by bringing our Commercial customer outreach program to a local level resulting in an unrivaled partnership with local hospitals.
- Helped multiple Clinical Engineering departments navigate Battery Recall situations and avoided overall downtime.
Infantryman (11B)
US ARMY
Indianapolis, IN
10.2008 - 10.2016
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
Route Sales Manager
Interstate Batteries
Indianapolis, IN
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Traveled to customer locations and addressed personalized inventories and restocking/upselling them.
- Developed excellent people skills.
- Developed a hardened ability to face critical situations in the field and resolving them efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Central High School
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
08.2026
Skills
- Electronic equipment Diagnostic
- Sales Team Leadership
- Complex Negotiations
- Written and verbal communication
- Accomplished manager
- Adaptibility
- Territory Management
- Computer Skills(Microsoft, Spreadsheets, CRM, Oracle)
- Relationship Building
- New Account Development
Additinal Information
Being with Interstate Batteries for many years has led me to become an Industry Expert in all fields of battery use. Managing the All Battery side of the business, I specialized in working with Schools and Hospitals as they are my main end user. I have worked with Clinical Engineering departments intimately to navigate issues, assist with PM schedules and supplies needed, review firmware versions and have a great understanding how hospitals operate.
Hobbies
On warm days I enjoy fishing, playing pickleball, Rucking and enjoying time spent with family! I have a passion for reading anything about History and Science fiction. Smoking meats and fishing is also a passion of mine.
Timeline
Route Sales Manager
Interstate Batteries
10.2012 - 08.2015
All Battery Commercial Sales Manager
Interstate Batteries Of Indianapolis
10.2009 - Current
Infantryman (11B)
US ARMY
10.2008 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Franklin Central High School