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James Burge

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with expertise in customer relationship management and accounts receivable collections. Proven ability to drive sales growth and assess client needs effectively.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outside Sales Representative

National Tank & Equipment
Jacksonville, Florida
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed relationships with potential customers, presented product information, demonstrations, and pricing.
  • Responsible for maintaining the current account list and growing the account list with new customers.
  • Responsible for accounts receivable collections.
  • Responsible for diagnosing customer needs, placing orders, following up on deliveries, and recognizing any changes that need to be made on customer's jobs to benefit their success.

Outside Sales Representative

Ring Power
Saint Augustine, Florida
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Developed relationships with potential clients to understand their needs.
  • Presented product information and demonstrations to prospective customers.
  • Responsible for accounts receivable collections.

Outside Sales Representative

Bridgestone Hosepower
Jacksonville, Florida
03.2006 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for large existing customer list, and securing new customers.
  • Responsible for accounts receivable collections.
  • Identify customer needs, and present products that meet their needs.

Outside Sales Representative

Florida Pumping Solutions
Saint Augustine, Florida
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Maintained the customer list and was tasked with securing new accounts.
  • Presented product information and demonstrations to prospective customers.
  • Responsible for accounts receivable collections.

Outside Sales Representative

G&K Services
Jacksonville, Florida
03.1993 - 03.2006
  • Conducted market research to identify new sales opportunities and trends.
  • Created a sales pipeline, complete with contract end dates.
  • Responsible for signing up new customers to rental contracts.

Route Sales Representative

Rental Uniform Service
Jacksonville, Florida
01.1991 - 03.1993
  • Delivered uniforms and supplies to customers on designated routes.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability for clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries and customer interactions.

Operations Specialist Second Class

US Navy
Mayport, FL
06.1986 - 06.1990
  • Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and process adherence.
  • Implemented standard operating procedures for improved operational consistency and quality.
  • Conducted operations on radar, communications, and navigation equipment.

Education

GED -

West Monroe High School
West Monroe, LA
03-1991

US Navy A School

US Navy
Dam Neck, Va
12-1986

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Accounts receivable collections
  • Negotiation strategies
  • B2B sales
  • Active listening
  • Account management
  • Closing sales
  • CRM and Salesforce proficiency

Certification

  • Mine Safety And Health certified in September 2025

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

National Tank & Equipment
11.2024 - Current

Outside Sales Representative

Ring Power
02.2024 - 11.2024

Outside Sales Representative

Florida Pumping Solutions
03.2023 - 07.2023

Outside Sales Representative

Bridgestone Hosepower
03.2006 - 03.2024

Outside Sales Representative

G&K Services
03.1993 - 03.2006

Route Sales Representative

Rental Uniform Service
01.1991 - 03.1993

Operations Specialist Second Class

US Navy
06.1986 - 06.1990

GED -

West Monroe High School

US Navy A School

US Navy