Jeff Kingma
HAWARDEN
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic consultant with track record of success across a wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy, and finance.
Owner/operator of a row crop & Cow Calf operation.
Passionate about the Ag industry and small town communities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Beef Consultant
Cooperative Farmers Elevator
12.2008 - Current
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
- Onboarded and managed new client accounts to boost retention rates.
Lumber Sales Representative
Builders FirstSource
04.2007 - 11.2008
- Assisted customers with making optimal choices for construction, renovation and addition plans.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Sales Executive
Sioux Falls Shopping News/Western Commercial Print
04.2002 - 03.2007
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
Sales Associate
United Rentals
05.1999 - 02.2002
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Education
Associate of Science - Marketing
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05.2000
Skills
- Report Exceptions
- Corporate Partnerships
- Financial Consulting
- Proposal Creation
- Coordinate Supplies
- Forecasting and Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Logistics Consulting
- Delivery Assurance
- Project Analysis
Timeline
Beef Consultant
Cooperative Farmers Elevator
12.2008 - Current
Lumber Sales Representative
Builders FirstSource
04.2007 - 11.2008
Sales Executive
Sioux Falls Shopping News/Western Commercial Print
04.2002 - 03.2007
Sales Associate
United Rentals
05.1999 - 02.2002
Associate of Science - Marketing
Southeast Technical Institute
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