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James Shipley

Kingsport,TN

Summary

Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales management professional successful in cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections and persuasively introducing products. Well-versed in implementing pricing models, managing vendor relations and expanding territory.

Overview

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1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Cox Tractor
Kingsport, TN
11.2016 - Current
  • Top sales person
  • Led sales team in developing outreach strategies that increased customer engagement.
  • Collaborated with marketing to create targeted promotional campaigns and materials that aligned with sales goals.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on sales processes and product knowledge to improve team effectiveness.
  • Processed customer paperwork efficiently
  • Demonstrated equipment features to clients
  • Assembled lawnmowers and tractor equipment accurately
  • Inspected equipment for quality and cleanliness.
  • Attending dealer meetings

Crew Leader

Steve’s LawnCare
Kingsport, TN
03.2010 - 12.2019
  • Trained new crew members on equipment usage and landscaping techniques to enhance team skillset and efficiency.
  • Supervised daily lawn care operations, ensuring team compliance with safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Coordinated scheduling of lawn maintenance tasks and crew assignments to optimize workflow and meet client needs.
  • Operated lawncare equipment and completed landscaping and hedge trimming

Education

Sullivan North High School
Kingsport, TN

Skills

  • Sales strategy development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • General Studies
  • Welding 1 & 2 Class
  • Carpentry 1 & Masonry 1

Certification

  • Certified New Holland Service Technician in 2019
  • Certified in Kuhn Sales 2022
  • Exmark Sales Expert Level in 2026
  • Scag ProGold in Sales in 2026

Timeline

Sales Manager

Cox Tractor
11.2016 - Current

Crew Leader

Steve’s LawnCare
03.2010 - 12.2019

Sullivan North High School
James Shipley