Jason Eklund

Led team of 8 Sales Managers across 8 Georgia locations, supervising over 130 sales representatives.

• Surpassed annual sales targets by 111%, achieving 178% revenue increase year-over-year.
• Increased New Revenue from $3.3 million to $6.5 million in first year.
• Boosted Net Average Sales Value by 5% through targeted growth strategies in key markets.
• Staffed new Sales Managers in 7 locations by identifying internal talent and providing training.
• Developed strategic sales initiatives that improved morale and reduced turnover rates.
• Supported additional branches outside region to enhance overall market performance over 10 years.
• Implemented targeted training sessions for entry-level representatives, promoting leadership advancement.

• Led team of 25+ sales representatives, generating leads through outside and door-to-door sales, closing deals, upselling, and ensuring quality assurance while expanding sales in two markets.
• Continuously achieved or outperformed monthly goals of 600 new customers
• Attained 4 consecutive years of year-over-year growth by formulating budgeted quotas, anticipating sales, and promoting a culture of achievement.
• Led talent development initiatives by recognizing standout sales representatives and facilitating their progress via individualized development plans, resulting in 4 promotions to Sales Manager roles and cultivating a robust internal leadership pipeline.
• Handled all prospective customer correspondence, including face-to-face interactions, and planned zip code-based outside marketing campaigns to optimize territory coverage and results.

• Supervised sales staff, inventory management, cash reconciliation, and customer service operations.
• Formulated pricing policies and coordinated advertising campaigns to enhance profitability.
• Monitored sales activities, guided staff on complex transactions, and enforced safety regulations.
• Managed inventory reordering processes and reconciled payments to support consistent sales growth.
• Established departmental policies and goals in collaboration with company officials to drive market expansion.