Jacqueline Van Meter
Summary
Accomplished sales and marketing executive with 25+ years experience in consumer and B2B facing roles in new home sales, construction, publishing, media, sponsorship, and advertising. Collaborative team player with big picture vision and influential in creating an environment set for success. Seasoned Sales Representative knowledgeable about selling in B2C environments. Leverages exceptional customer relations experience to win new customers. Skilled at demonstrating products and closing sales with tenacious and driven approach. Talented networker with expertise in cold calling, strategic planning and task prioritization focused on maximizing efficiency and sales success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sale Consultant
David Weekley Homes
Austin, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
- Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.
New Home Sales Consultant
Chesmar Homes
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Production homebuilder in master planned communities in Texas
- Achieve awards and industry recognition for volume sales and closings consistently year over year
- Assist customers with home site, house plan, structural options, and the interior design selection process
- Grow realtor connections through frequent office visits, e-mail follow-up, and hosting events.
Senior Account Director-Austin Way
Modern Luxury
06.2017 - 01.2018
- MODERN LUXURY is the preeminent luxury lifestyle publisher in the United States
- Created custom paid media advertising campaigns for national and local brands to appear in Austin Way magazine
- Designed specific branding and event activations to tie the clients' needs to attract new business
- Successfully executed events like a Meet & Greet during Formula1 with top talent and high rise ground breakings.
Strategic Account Manager
Kuno Creative
03.2016 - 05.2017
- A HubSpot Diamond Partner and leading inbound marketing agency
- Contacted inbound leads to showcase the agency's creative capabilities
- Presented software demonstrations of HubSpot to resell
- Achieved sales quotas and mentored young professionals.
Senior Account Executive -Austin Way
GreenGale Publishing (Niche Media, LLC)
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Luxury Media Company
- Chosen to help lead a team that launched Austin Way magazine
- Built strong relationships with local media and top business segments including real estate brokers, developers, home builders, and banks
- Implemented event activations that helped local clients build their brands among the most affluent people.
Sales Director
GIE Media Inc. -Recycling Today Media Group
06.2011 - 10.2012
- Managed a group of outside and inside sales people, in addition to being a collaborator with designers and editors
- Successfully launched two magazines and their respective websites
- Achieved sales goals making business presentations and grew business on the West Coast by 75%.
Regional Sales Manager -Automotive Group
Advanstar Communications
09.2000 - 04.2006
- Managed the Midwest territory with less than $500K in billings and grew revenue to over $2 Million my first year
- Traveled extensively to present face to face marketing presentations and deal with seasoned industry executives.
Education
Bachelor of Science Journalism - Public Relations
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH12.1997
Skills
- Business Development
- Time Management
- CRM proficiency
- Construction management
- Contract negotiation
- Presentation skills
- Consultative Sales
- Social media & online marketing
- Relationship selling
- Sales closing
- Community Networking
Websites
Accomplishments
- YWCA Women of Leadership, Presented with honor in 2011 for role in Cleveland media and furtheringwomen-owned business and entreupreners.
- Home Builder Association of Greater Austin, 2021 Community of year: Bryson, a part of builders and sales team thathelped achieve record sales and closings in Leander, TX.
Personal Information
Title: Business Development
Volunteer Experience
- Make Ready Team Member, Mobile Loaves & Fishes, 01/2016, Present
- GoRed Committee, American Heart Association, 10/2014, 11/2017
- Chair Person -Cattle Baron's Ball & Volunteer, American Cancer Society, 01/2005, 09/2012, Cleveland, OH, Served as Co-Chair of the Annual Cattle Baron's Ball on August 21, 2011 and achieved sales goals over 200%.
Timeline
Sale Consultant
David Weekley Homes
02.2023 - Current
New Home Sales Consultant
Chesmar Homes
01.2018 - 01.2023
Senior Account Director-Austin Way
Modern Luxury
06.2017 - 01.2018
Strategic Account Manager
Kuno Creative
03.2016 - 05.2017
Senior Account Executive -Austin Way
GreenGale Publishing (Niche Media, LLC)
03.2014 - 03.2016
Sales Director
GIE Media Inc. -Recycling Today Media Group
06.2011 - 10.2012
Regional Sales Manager -Automotive Group
Advanstar Communications
09.2000 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science Journalism - Public Relations
Bowling Green State University