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James Richard Gober Jr

James Richard Gober Jr

Sales Professional
Salem,VA

Summary

Experienced Sales Representative with expertise in building relationships, managing teams, and achieving business growth. Over 25 years of experience in sales, customer service, and management, combined with degrees in business administration and marketing management. Proven relationship builder and team player who excels in listening to customer needs and providing effective solutions. Strong in product knowledge, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining high customer retention rates. Computer literate and well-organized with a clean driving record. Skilled in strategic planning, prospecting, territory management, multitasking, new business development, and brand awareness development. Results-driven sales professional with a track record of driving revenue growth and building lasting client relationships. Capable of identifying customer needs, presenting tailored solutions, and efficiently closing sales. Strong team collaborator who can adapt to changing market conditions. Consistently focused on delivering measurable results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Outside Sales Representative

Gexpro
10.2016 - 03.2025
  • Have grown sales 40% over eight years
  • Manage sales transactions with a revenue stream of $3M annually
  • Consistently meet or exceed sales goals
  • Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
  • Analyzed competitor activities and market trends, adjusting sales tactics accordingly for optimal results.
  • Developed customized presentations for prospective clients that highlighted key product features most relevant to their specific needs.
  • Established rapport with potential customers through cold calling and presenting product offerings tailored to their needs.
  • Worked with companies involved in the Data Center market to supply products which support new AI applications.

Automation Sales Manager

Virginia Electronic Components
11.2007 - 10.2016
  • Achieved 105% of quota within the first year as Sales Manager
  • Have grown sales 40% over two years
  • Manage sales transactions with a revenue stream of $1.3M annually
  • Consistently meet or exceed sales goals

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA

Skills

Objective-Oriented

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Accomplishments

  • Successfully expanded account base 35%
  • Led sales team to grow revenue 40% in 2 years.
  • Manage the highest volume industrial accounts.
  • Consistently exceed sales goals.

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

Gexpro
10.2016 - 03.2025

Automation Sales Manager

Virginia Electronic Components
11.2007 - 10.2016

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Virginia Western Community College

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Virginia Tech
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