John W. Clark
Council Bluffs
Summary
Sales leader with a proven record at HD Supply, achieving $30 million in annual sales. Proficient in Salesforce and project management, consistently driving teams to exceed targets. Recognized for improving customer retention and operational efficiency through impactful presentations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Director
HD Supply
04.2015 - Current
- Manage approximately $30 million in annual sales
- Coach, lead and inspire a Team of Field Sales Professionals to solution sale.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to achieve sales targets.
- Conduct regular team meetings, set clear expectations, and provide performance feedback.
- Create a positive, supportive environment that drives professional growth and team success.
- We are a Maintenance Repair Operations and Janitorial Solution Company covering Nebraska and Iowa.
Director of Business Development
Soneter Inc.
Atlanta
02.2014 - 04.2015
- We partnered with such companies as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Coca-Cola, AT&T and USAA Insurance on intergrading this technology in to their respective businesses.
- We sold this company the RCW (Sharkbite), now called Stream Labs.
- Soneter is Start Up Company developed on the Georgia Tech Campus incubator. This company developed a non-evasive leak detection/flow meter for residential and commercial use.
General Manager
Prairie Life Fitness Center
Omaha
08.2001 - 01.2014
- Responsible for all sales, operational and financial success of clubs, not limited to revenue, payroll and annual budget.
- During my leadership we improved both bottom and top line P&L to achieve our budgeted projections.
- All while improving customer service and retention of our members.
Director of Sales
Food Services of America
09.1999 - 01.2001
- Managed sales team in the Omaha market.
- Called on restaurants, universities, school systems and hospitals in local market.
- Lead the number one sales market in the company in terms of revenue generated.
- Full line Food Service distributor.
General Manager
Demma Fruit Company
Omaha
06.1991 - 01.1999
- Managed Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa, OK and Oklahoma City, OK locations.
- Achievements: Manage to place the technology into Lowe’s Corporate, placed in to AT&T and pilot in to USAA Insurance and Coca Cola in Atlanta.
- Called on top executives within these companies.
- Full Line fruit and vegetable distributor both carton and processed.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO01.1987
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Council Bluffs, IA01.1983
Skills
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Presentation skills
- Salesforce training
- Project management certification
Accomplishments
- Successfully placed technology into Lowe’s Corporate, AT&T, USAA Insurance and Coca Cola
- Increased profit while lowering cost by over 30% at Prairie Life Fitness
- Maintained a NPS score of 9 out of 10 and averaged a 95% Mystery Shopper Score
- Managed the number one sales district for Food Service of America
- Successfully managed aspects of a distribution and processing company
Activities
- HighHHHCamp Quality Heartland Volunteer, 01/01/09, 01/01/15, Camp for children that have or have had cancer
- Honor Flight Volunteer, 01/01/13, 01/01/14, Escorted WWII and Korean veterans to Washington DC
Timeline
Regional Sales Director
HD Supply
04.2015 - Current
Director of Business Development
Soneter Inc.
02.2014 - 04.2015
General Manager
Prairie Life Fitness Center
08.2001 - 01.2014
Director of Sales
Food Services of America
09.1999 - 01.2001
General Manager
Demma Fruit Company
06.1991 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Colorado
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School