Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Training
Excellence in Sales Award, 2014 - 2022
Timeline
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Jodie Harrell

Jodie Harrell

Bentonville,AR

Summary

Accomplished senior sales professional with a proven track record in planning and implementing effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed company goals.


Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, complemented by a strong work ethic and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.


Results-driven sales performer with solid history of success in bringing in new customers, managing revenue streams and maintaining solid account relationships.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sales Manager

Big Cedar Lodge
01.2007 - Current
  • Administer effective management as well as training and development of sales staff.
  • Present weekly reports on sales production, projections, and pace performance to General Manager and Executive Operations Team.
  • Provide an outline of sales and revenue forecasting guidelines.
  • Promote awareness through direct marketing, social media and public relations initiatives designed to penetrate and grow target markets.

Regional Sales Manager

Big Cedar Lodge
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Drafted and executed yearly sales action plan regarding revenue production, marketing efforts, personal sales calls, trade show travel schedule, and networking opportunities.
  • Managed the negotiation of contracts in a highly competitive market.
  • Prepared proposals and carried out sales presentations to top level executives.
  • Maintained strong business relationships with existing clients while establishing new partnerships by conducting weekly prospecting.

Sales Administrative Executive Assistant

Big Cedar Lodge
04.2003 - 08.2003
  • Designed and delivered sales presentations, proposals, and contracts for sales managers, exhibiting excellent communication skills.
  • Identified, evaluated, and categorized all potential sales leads.
  • Rendered administrative duties, including organizing travel schedules and meetings of five executives, along with overseeing and accomplishing daily operations in a fast-paced office environment.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
05-2001

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Solution based thinking
  • Creative ways to exceed customer expectations
  • Sales presentations
  • Performance tracking and evaluations
  • Business growth and retention
  • Brand-building strategies
  • Account development
  • Relationship building
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • National accounts management

Awards

Professional Selling Skills Gold Key Award Winner, Nominated for the Big Cedar Lodge Manager of the Year Award

Training

  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey
  • Hospitality Marketing Solutions–Completed Professional Selling Skills, Win-Win Closings & Prospecting for Results
  • Servant Leadership, Jim Hunter
  • Sandler Training: 7-Step System for Successful Selling

Excellence in Sales Award, 2014 - 2022

Top sales producer

Timeline

Senior Sales Manager

Big Cedar Lodge
01.2007 - Current

Sales Administrative Executive Assistant

Big Cedar Lodge
04.2003 - 08.2003

Regional Sales Manager

Big Cedar Lodge
01.2003 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

University of Central Arkansas