Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.
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Jayme Huffines
Pegram,TN
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Epona Riding Academy
Founder/CEO
03.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Managed website and social media development.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial and operational to optimize business performance.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new service development.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
AmeriPlan USA
National Sales Director
01.2008 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Remained responsive to changing targets by preparing monthly, quarterly and annual sales reports and forecasts.
- Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
- Liaised with marketing and product development departments to maintain brand consistency.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Directed effective hiring, orientation, training, development and retention of sales staff to maximize team performance.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Attended events, training seminars and manufacturer product showcases.
- Received Top Recruiter and Sales awards for outstanding leadership and strong commitment to operational excellence.
- Met with customers to give sales presentations, negotiate contracts and promote services.
- Trained and developed exceptional sales leaders.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
Education
MTSU
No Degree from Horse Husbandry And Equine Science
University Overview
Hillwood High SchoolNashville, TN
1999
University Overview
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Vision
- Business Planning
- Feasibility Studies
- Business Development and Planning
- Team Leadership
- Raising Capital
- Advertising Initiatives
- Team Engagement
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Business Consulting
Timeline
Founder/CEO
Epona Riding Academy
03.2013 - Current
National Sales Director
AmeriPlan USA
01.2008 - 01.2017
MTSU
No Degree from Horse Husbandry And Equine Science
Hillwood High School