John D. Ellis
Fruitport,MI
Summary
Sales Management Professional with substantial experience in driving revenue growth and optimizing sales strategies. Proven ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and adapt to evolving market demands. Skilled in client relationship management, negotiation, and strategic planning. Dependable and goal-oriented, consistently delivering impactful results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kiosk Senior Sales Manager
Verizon
10.2024 - Current
- Led strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth and enhance market share.
- Cultivated key client relationships, resulting in increased customer loyalty and retention rates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product offerings with customer needs and preferences.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Senior Store Manager
Verizon
08.2018 - 10.2024
- Directed daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Implemented effective merchandising strategies to increase product visibility and sales.
- Exceeded sales targets consistently through proactive promotion of products/services while maintaining exceptional levels of customer service.
- Championed employee growth by providing ongoing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for career development within the organization.
Assistant Store Manager
Verizon
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective team communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Led performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance employee growth and development.
- Executed merchandising strategies that elevated brand visibility and enhanced customer engagement in-store.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
Retail Sales Rep
Verizon Wireless
07.2008 - 10.2015
- Leader in sales district month over month, increasing revenue for the company
- Learned to obtain a high level of efficiency without compromising quality of service
- A reference to co-workers on knowledge of product and company operations
- Mentor for co-workers
Education
Associate's Degree - Microsoft Option of Networking
Baker College
Muskegon, MI06.2007
Skills
- Customer Service Relations
- Management Skills
- Inventory Control
- Computer Networking
- Team Building Skills
- Professional Selling
- Sales Administration
- Business Statistics
- Purchasing Management
- Advertising and Promotion
- Business Finance
Timeline
Kiosk Senior Sales Manager
Verizon
10.2024 - Current
Senior Store Manager
Verizon
08.2018 - 10.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Verizon
10.2015 - 08.2018
Retail Sales Rep
Verizon Wireless
07.2008 - 10.2015
Associate's Degree - Microsoft Option of Networking
Baker College