Jānis Spunde
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dynamic Sales Engineer, Content Specialist and sales trainer with a proven track record at Sweetwater Sound, LLC. Achieving over $2 million in annual sales, while also working closely with the Marketing Dept and Sales Training over the years, garnering over 2 million views on youtube alone, and training hundreds of new sales people. Expert in leveraging strong time management skills to enhance customer relationships and drive overall business growth. Adept at translating complex technical concepts into easy to understand and relatable ideas for end users via traditional sales role as well as video and written content. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Engineer
Sweetwater Sound, LLC
02.2015 - Current
- Built relationships through exceptional client service delivery and maintained productive networks to support business development.
- Averaged over $2 million in sales each year.
- Communicated complex sales and engineering concepts to prospective users clearly and with constant customer focus.
- Completed regular training in technical specifications, product data and industry standards and continually developed knowledge of product offerings.
- Assisted customers in troubleshooting product issues and provided timely technical support.
- Tracked sales data for analysis and forecasting.
Content Creator Team Lead
Sweetwater Sound, LLC
02.2018 - Current
- Recorded diverse video content for Sweetwater's youtube chanel and other various social media channels.
- Over 2-million views on youtube alone - averaging 54,000 views per video of those that are currently listed.
- Wrote video scripts for social media videos, such as longer format video essays, short product demos, and informative buying guides.
- Networked with industry professionals inside and outside of Sweetwater to gathering correct information before each video.
- Implemented creative techniques to create unique performances.
- Worked with the video team to setup specific shots, lighting, and graphics for each video, along with notes for the editors.
- Arranged meetings with manufacturer and industry professionals to conduct interviews and factory tours.
- Wrote articles for Sweetwater's main blog page.
Sales Training, Bass Guitar Specialist
Sweetwater Sound, LLC
06.2017 - 03.2023
- Trained over 100 new Sales Engineers per year on the intricacies and technicalities of selling bass guitar related gear to customers across two classes in "Sweetwater U". Such as how to properly and successfully communicate with bass customers.
- Educated sales staff on technical specs of gear to help employees understand gear in order to achieve success when selling to customers.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date power point presentations, and brand-specific information.
Bass Guitarist/Band Manager
Various Tribute and Cover Bands
09.2015 - Current
- Manage schedules of band members, and communicate with venues for booking events.
- Negotiate pay for band and sound production.
- Ran successful ad campaigns for promoting shows, and garnishing 1000s of more followers on Facebook and Instagram.
- Booked and played 50-plus shows per year over the past decade.
- Recorded and maintained backing tracks for live performances.
- Own and maintain all related PA, live sound, lighting and bass guitar equipment in good working order.
Social Media Intern
Paradise World Events
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Conducted weekly updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
- Responded to comments, posts, and questions from various channels.
- Recorded and edited radio commercials for their annual music festival in Curaçao.
Education
Music Business, Business Admin, Creative Music
University of Miami
Miami, FLSkills
- Time management
- Content coordination
- Deadline management
- Music retail industry specialist
- Event planning
- Digital channel management
- Visual storytelling
- Promotional video
- Product descriptions
- Market research
- Brand consistency
- Social media management
- Content curation
- Researching
- Creative writing
- Multitasking and organization
- Brand development
- Scriptwriting
- Client consultations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Latvian
Elementary
Interests
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Music
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Playing Sports
Timeline
Content Creator Team Lead
Sweetwater Sound, LLC
02.2018 - Current
Sales Training, Bass Guitar Specialist
Sweetwater Sound, LLC
06.2017 - 03.2023
Bass Guitarist/Band Manager
Various Tribute and Cover Bands
09.2015 - Current
Senior Sales Engineer
Sweetwater Sound, LLC
02.2015 - Current
Social Media Intern
Paradise World Events
01.2013 - 04.2014
Music Business, Business Admin, Creative Music
University of Miami