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Jim Nelson

Hilliard

Summary

Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 34 year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities. Thorough understanding that Sales Representatives develop revenue and Sales Leaders develop Sales Representatives!

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Training Manager

Yellow Corporation
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Evaluated trainee performance to provide individual coaching, tools and constructive feedback.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared enterprise objectives.
  • Developed and designed sales content and sales training aids to enhance and simplify training processes.

Customer Experience Manager

Yellow Corporation
11.2015 - 10.2020

Responsible to ensure a Red Carpet customer experience for select accounts.

  • Handled all escalated complaints and implemented timely, knowledgeable and effective solutions balancing customer and business needs.
  • Oversaw front register operations and maintained exceptional levels of customer service in all interactions.
  • Addressed customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints by providing solutions and alternatives and followed up to confirm resolution.
  • Supervised daily operations and sales functions to maximize revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
  • Partnered with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and consistent with corporate values.

Certified Sales Training Manager

Yellow Corporation
01.2013 - 09.2020
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
  • Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
  • Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses to establish successful onboarding of new employees.

Area Director of Sales

YRC Freight
03.2007 - 11.2015
  • Executed proven strategies to hit sales quota and help company achieve goals.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
  • Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Led sales region to increase sales and boost team morale.
  • Hired, mentored and motivated sales professionals to service customer accounts and target metrics.

Selling Terminal Manager

YRC Freight
04.2004 - 03.2007
  • Directed and monitored tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles.
  • Fielded customer complaints and comments and rectified issues.
  • Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
  • Hired, trained and educated new employees to improve company performance and efficiency.
  • Managed Sales effort for revenue, tonnage, and shipment generation.

Co-Owner

The Cville Group
06.1999 - 04.2004

Managed day-to-day operations of a 103 unit townhome community from an owners perspecti e.

Station Manager

Eagle USA ( Now CEVA )
09.1996 - 06.1999
  • Start-up Operation from zero revenue to a multi-million dollar operation that was profitable after 5 months.
  • Staffed operation with driver agents, operations, customer service, and sales personnel
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Prepared daily schedules for personnel and equipment to foster smooth functioning of broadcast.
  • Monitored and reviewed programming to guarantee met schedules, guidelines and quality performances.

Regional Sales Manager

YRC Freight
06.1996 - 09.1996
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Participated in sales calls with direct reports to strengthen customer relationships and uncover possible opportunities for growth.
  • Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress.

City Sales Manager

Yellow Freight
05.1987 - 06.1996
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.

Sales Representative Substation Manager

Yellow Freight
05.1983 - 04.1987
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.

Sales Representative

Yellow Freight
09.1981 - 04.1983
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.

Education

BBA - Business Real Estate

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.1978

Skills

  • Interviewing expertise
  • Hiring expertise
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Consultative Selling expertise
  • Sales Development Coaching expertise
  • Program Optimization
  • Management Support
  • Enterprise Visionary

Timeline

Sales Training Manager

Yellow Corporation
10.2020 - 07.2023

Customer Experience Manager

Yellow Corporation
11.2015 - 10.2020

Certified Sales Training Manager

Yellow Corporation
01.2013 - 09.2020

Area Director of Sales

YRC Freight
03.2007 - 11.2015

Selling Terminal Manager

YRC Freight
04.2004 - 03.2007

Co-Owner

The Cville Group
06.1999 - 04.2004

Station Manager

Eagle USA ( Now CEVA )
09.1996 - 06.1999

Regional Sales Manager

YRC Freight
06.1996 - 09.1996

City Sales Manager

Yellow Freight
05.1987 - 06.1996

Sales Representative Substation Manager

Yellow Freight
05.1983 - 04.1987

Sales Representative

Yellow Freight
09.1981 - 04.1983

BBA - Business Real Estate

Eastern Kentucky University
Jim Nelson