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John Christopher Jenkins
Operation/Key Account Sales
Santa Rosa Beach,FL
Summary
Proven Operations and Sales leader with progressive roles spanning the prefabricated home, conveyor belting industry and customer service industries. History of success managing, building, and leading underperforming teams and territories to success, resulting in increased productivity, sales, and profitability. Skilled with cultivating relationships with key decision makers. Recognized for problem resolution skills, business acumen, and managing several complex projects simultaneously.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce/Floral Clerk
Publix
16400 US-331 Freeport, FL. 32439
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting floral arrangements and produce to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained inventory levels of produce and floral department supplies to ensure availability for customer needs.
- Created visually appealing displays to attract customer attention and promote sales.
- Processed special orders and customized arrangements based on customer preferences.
Regional Sales Manager
Scandia USA Midwest LLC.
337 Merrick Rd. Lynbrook, NY. 11563
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed and executed regional sales strategies to drive revenue growth across multiple territories.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key accounts to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for expansion.
- Led cross-functional teams in coordinating product launches and promotional campaigns.
- Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
Operations Manager
All-State Belting, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
06.2011 - 02.2023
- Manage day to day operations for Charlotte facility, including team management, inventory, audits, and sales.
- Hire, train, and lead team of 8, encompassing customer service, sales, and production personnel. Provide ongoing training regarding best practices, sales, product training, safety, and problem resolution.
- Oversee $5.5M in annual sales, ensuring achievement of key metrics.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert regarding the annual inventory and audit processes, engaging cross-functionally to ensure timely and accurate completion.
- Provide vendor management, and engage frequently regarding orders and PO materials.
- Utilize the AS400 system regularly to take and enter orders efficiently and accurately.
- Create work orders for production, based on current orders, using on-hand materials or ordering from vendors.
- Review payroll and approve PTO for 5 employees.
- Resolve discrepancies in billing as well as any product issues with customers.
- Oversee customer service, work in progress and billing.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff, improving onboarding experience.
- Managed inventory control systems, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste.
- Improved workflow efficiency by analyzing key performance indicators and implementing optimizations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing mentorship to junior team members for growth opportunities.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
District Sales Manager
Holmes Building Systems
Robbins, NC
03.2009 - 06.2011
- Promoted and sold modular on/off frame modular and customer modular product to dealer based in eastern North Carolina (NC) as well as throughout South Carolina (SC).
- Maintained existing dealer based for the division throughout eastern NC and SC.
- Developed new points of distribution and created new points throughout the territory.
- Managed inventory and developed strategies for increasing the levels for the territory.
- Grew YOY sales 75% by consistently meeting and exceeding quotas.
Account Sales Manager
Fleetwood Homes
NC & VA locations
01.2006 - 03.2009
- Increased delivery levels at dealer locations.
- Created and monitored new points of destination in eastern NC and throughout VA.
- Promoted MOD and HUD coded manufactured homes.
- Maintained dealer base in NC and SC.
- Oversaw inventory and created means to increased inventory within the territory.
- Developed new points of distribution.
- Led sales presentations, demonstrating product features and benefits to potential clients.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and enhance product offerings.
- Developed and maintained client relationships through effective communication and tailored solutions.
Sales Manager
Stewart Park Homes
Charlotte, NC
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed a staff of 3 sales representatives; providing training, coaching, and opportunities for professional development.
- Led all Park Model Sales company wide; managing sales and related service supporting a 5-state territory.
- Created distribution points throughout all 5 states; Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.
- Led sales team to achieve quarterly targets through strategic planning and execution.
- Cultivated relationships with key clients to drive customer loyalty and retention initiatives.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and product knowledge.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education And Coaching
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GAGeneral Studies
South Georgia Junior College
Douglas, GASkills
- Leadership, Strategic Planning, Operations, Financial Management, Relationship Development, Key Account Management, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Policies & Procedures, Compliance, Budgeting, Purchasing, Contract Management & Negotiations, Risk Mitigation, Hiring & Training, Scheduling, Client Engagement, Cross-functional Communication
Accomplishments
- Sales: Earned Top Sales Award for most homes sold in the state of Georgia and recognized for providing an exceptional level of service.
- Sales Leadership: Relocated to NC with Fleetwood Homes and being awarded the highest compensation at the District Sales Manager level within a year; significantly improved the points of distribution in eastern NC, eastern VA, and SC.
- Operations: Transitioned from a District Sales Manager in manufactured/modular sales to Operations Manager in belting sales during a downturn in the housing industry.
- Publix - Freeport, FL. - Associate of the Month February 2026
SELECTED AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Customer Service Award, 8 consecutive years, for providing an exceptional level of service, Fleetwood Homes, Top Sales Award, 4 consecutive years, for selling 75 homes per year, Fleetwood Homes, Top Ranking Sales Associate in Georgia, 11 consecutive years, Fleetwood Homes
Timeline
Produce/Floral Clerk
Publix
05.2025 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
Scandia USA Midwest LLC.
03.2023 - 02.2025
Operations Manager
All-State Belting, Inc.
06.2011 - 02.2023
District Sales Manager
Holmes Building Systems
03.2009 - 06.2011
Account Sales Manager
Fleetwood Homes
01.2006 - 03.2009
Sales Manager
Stewart Park Homes
01.2004 - 01.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education And Coaching
Valdosta State University
General Studies
South Georgia Junior College