John Ellertson
Pleasant Grove
Summary
To leverage extensive sales expertise and leadership skills to drive revenue growth and build strategic client relationships in a senior sales executive role within major organizations.
Sales professional equipped with robust background in fostering client relationships and achieving sales targets. Known for strong focus on teamwork and delivering results. Adaptable to changing market conditions and skilled in persuasive communication and strategic planning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative & Other Roles
Various Companies
- Mayfield roles include positions at Turtle Tuff Shelters and PGP Corporation where I specialized in geodesic shelters' sale increasing revenues significantly or led data security initiatives resulting in large-scale contract wins like Wells Fargo's adoption of encryption technologies company-wide.
Enterprise Account Executive
Comcast
04.2025 - Current
- The Comcast Business Global Sales department's primary function is to sell and manage complex telecommunications and networking solutions to large, multinational enterprise customers, both directly and through strategic channel partners like Technology Service Distributors (TSDs). This involves building and maintaining relationships, educating partners on Comcast's offerings, and developing joint business plans to drive revenue growth for solutions like secure networking and global connectivity.
- -lead new partner recruitment Q1-Q2 2025
- -Lead team in new customer acquisition Q1-Q3
- -First full stack Meraki Solution 6 figure 5 year contract
- - Closed 4 new logo accounts resulting in over 400k ARR revenue
Business Owner
JohnnyBee's Customs
08.2023 - 04.2025
- - Transformed a passion into a successful business specializing in motorcycle restoration and custom part fabrication with three patents pending.
- - Increased sales by 25% through diversification into custom work; aiming for expansion via an online platform.
Senior Account Executive
Accruent
01.2022 - 08.2023
- - Achieved 110% of $1 million ARR quota; secured significant new logo growth despite challenging market conditions.
- - Awarded bonus payout for exceptional performance during the summer new logo challenge.
Compliance Manager / Account Executive
Ivanti
03.2016 - 06.2021
- - Delivered $5.3M in revenue against a $3M target; earned President’s Club Award for outstanding achievement.
- - Promoted from east coast sales team to compliance manager due to exemplary performance.
Account Manager
Cisco
01.2013 - 03.2016
- - Negotiated major contracts including deals worth over $2M with educational institutions and utility corporations.
- - Enhanced operational efficiency through innovative marketing strategies using telepresence technology.
Field Sales Executive
Bushido Technologies
11.2009 - 04.2013
- - Expanded service offerings to Fortune 500 companies by securing numerous high-value clients.
- - Recognized consistently for excellence as part of the President’s Club.
Enterprise Account Manager
Novell
04.2007 - 11.2009
- - Managed key product portfolios leading to increased customer retention and annual spend growth.
- - Closed multi-million dollar contracts showcasing strong negotiation skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Utah Highschool For Performing in Fine Arts
Orem, UT04-1997
Skills
- SaaS Sales Expertise Enterprise IT Solutions Experience Strategic Relationship Management Skills Revenue Growth Leadership Product & Sales Training Facilitation Channel Partner Oversight AI Fundamentals Knowledge Lead Generation Mastery
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Customer relationship building
- Customer relations
- Sales expertise
- Customer service
- Sales presentations
- Sales closing
- Sales strategy development
- Complex Problem-solving
- Client service
- Negotiation tactics
- Upselling and cross selling
- Relationship selling
- Strategic planning
- Customer success management
- Account management
- Cold calling
- Business development
- Contract negotiations
- Territory growth
- Systems and software expertise
- Sales forecasting
Timeline
Enterprise Account Executive
Comcast
04.2025 - Current
Business Owner
JohnnyBee's Customs
08.2023 - 04.2025
Senior Account Executive
Accruent
01.2022 - 08.2023
Compliance Manager / Account Executive
Ivanti
03.2016 - 06.2021
Account Manager
Cisco
01.2013 - 03.2016
Field Sales Executive
Bushido Technologies
11.2009 - 04.2013
Enterprise Account Manager
Novell
04.2007 - 11.2009
Sales Representative & Other Roles
Various Companies
High School Diploma -
Utah Highschool For Performing in Fine Arts