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James Van Hook

Cincinnati

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at S&S Activewear, managing a $6 million portfolio, while achieving the annual sales quota. Skilled in effective communication and CRM software, I excel in client retention and objection handling, consistently exceeding sales quotas and driving revenue growth through strategic engagement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Account Executive

S&S Activewear
Cincinnati
12.2021 - 05.2025
  • Managed $6 million business portfolio with average annual growth of 10%.
  • Assisted customers in implementing apparel programs for schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations.

Business Development Account Executive

TSC Apparel
Cincinnati
06.2017 - 12.2021
  • Generated B2B sales opportunities in promotional products through calls, emails, and videos.
  • Exceeded sales quotas in 20 of 24 months, achieving an average of over 120% of goals.
  • Contacted over 40 prospects daily, utilizing follow-up emails and targeted video communications.
  • Engaged high-spending industry prospects to maximize revenue growth for the organization.

Front Desk Representative

Hampton Inn By Hilton
Oxford
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed reservations, facilitated guest check-ins, responded to inquiries, and resolved complaints.

Collections Specialist

Account Control Technology, Inc.
Cincinnati
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Executed more than 80 calls each day to borrowers in default on Federal student loans.
    Guided borrowers into payment plans that mitigated default status.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS - Communication, General

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05-2016

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Client retention strategies
  • Objection handling techniques
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Cold calling expertise

Certification

  • Sandler Sales Foundation Course
  • Sales Consulting

Awards

  • Triple Crown Award: for exceeding 100% of all revenue, margin and private label sales goals

Timeline

Sales Account Executive

S&S Activewear
12.2021 - 05.2025

Business Development Account Executive

TSC Apparel
06.2017 - 12.2021

Collections Specialist

Account Control Technology, Inc.
10.2016 - 06.2017

Front Desk Representative

Hampton Inn By Hilton
06.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - BS - Communication, General

Ohio University