Jason Russell, MBA
Raymore
Summary
Senior executive with proven track record in driving growth and operational excellence. Adept at strategic planning, project management, and leveraging data to inform decisions. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing business needs. Highly skilled in leadership, communication, and delivering impactful results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Cruise Consultant
Norwegian Cruise Line
05.2024 - Current
- Achieved Remote Top Up and Comer Award , Century Club and multiple Club Vice Awards for outstanding sales performance.
- Won the March Madness Sales Contest Champion title and reached the one-year rookie bonus mark in under 8 months.
- Consistently excelled in KPI metrics and sales, being a high revenue producer
Senior Sales Manager
Angi
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Developed and executed sales strategies to drive revenue growth across multiple product lines.
- Improved customer retention rates by delivering exceptional after-sales support and fostering long-term relationships with key accounts.
- Connected with prospects through trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking.
Sales Manager (Director of Business Development Manager)
Phil Long Dealerships
07.2014 - 02.2020
- Established relationships with key clients, fostering loyalty through exceptional service and support initiatives.
- Led a team of sales representatives, providing coaching and mentorship to improve performance and achieve targets.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share and drive revenue growth.
Business Development Manager
Lakewood Fordland
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.
- Consistently met or exceeded monthly quotas through diligent prospecting efforts, relentless follow-up activities, and expert negotiation skills.
- Expanded customer base by networking at industry events and leveraging social media platforms.
Director of Special Finance - Go Courtesy Ford
AutoNation
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Oversaw training programs for staff, improving team performance and service delivery standards.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Supervising Agent
Genesis Health
05.2010 - 02.2011
- Trained new agents on policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Monitored case management processes to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
Financial Services Manager
Country Insurance & Financial Services
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Offer Financial and Insurance Solutions for every type of client.
- Coordinated Community Events.
TeleWork Coordinator
McKesson Health Solutions
09.1999 - 01.2008
- Managed scheduling for interdepartmental meetings, optimizing resource allocation across teams.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Mesa05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Phoenix
Phoenix01.2007
Communications -
University of Colorado Boulder
01.1996
Skills
- Sales and Marketing
- Budget Management
- Performance Oriented
- Direct Sales
- Sales Leadership
- Customer Engagement
- New Business Opportunities
- Luxury Travel
- Collaborative leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Culture transformation
- Fundraising events
- Key performance indicators
- Team building and motivation
- Organizational development
- Data analytics
- Policy implementation
- Stakeholder relations
- Practice operations management
- Reporting expertise
- Core values management
- Verbal communication
- Problem resolution
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash flow management
- Budget planning
- Customer service
- Strategic planning
- Business relationship management
- Internal controls and reporting systems
- Risk management
Websites
Timeline
Personal Cruise Consultant
Norwegian Cruise Line
05.2024 - Current
Senior Sales Manager
Angi
03.2020 - 03.2024
Sales Manager (Director of Business Development Manager)
Phil Long Dealerships
07.2014 - 02.2020
Business Development Manager
Lakewood Fordland
07.2012 - 06.2014
Director of Special Finance - Go Courtesy Ford
AutoNation
02.2011 - 12.2012
Supervising Agent
Genesis Health
05.2010 - 02.2011
Financial Services Manager
Country Insurance & Financial Services
01.2008 - 05.2010
TeleWork Coordinator
McKesson Health Solutions
09.1999 - 01.2008
Communications -
University of Colorado Boulder
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Phoenix