John Goatley
Pelham
Summary
Knowledgeable sales professional with record of successfully managing and growing a business. Skilled in financial management, strategic growth, and customer relations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
AV Connections LLC
06.2010 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Account Manager
AVX Inc
04.2005 - 06.2010
- Successfully sold high end A/V systems throughout the Southeast
- Cultivated strong client relationships to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Expanded our territory into Lake Martin. Landed entire neighborhood with largest builder in the area.
- Ran several large condo projects (construction phase through client move in).
- Developed a reputation as a trusted advisor among clients by demonstrating exceptional knowledge of products and services.
- Recognized as a top performer among peers, consistently achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and retention rates.
Account Manager
ProSoft Inc
03.1995 - 04.2005
- Initially hired as a recruiter. Go out and find computer programmers that could work for us at contract positions within Bellsouth
- Built relationships with customers to promote long term business growth.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Grew business so that we actually had contractors working with large corporations throughout the Southeast
Account Executive
Management Recruiters
01.1994 - 03.1995
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, AL08-2003
Skills
- Customer relations
- Relationship building
- Effective leader
Timeline
Owner
AV Connections LLC
06.2010 - Current
Account Manager
AVX Inc
04.2005 - 06.2010
Account Manager
ProSoft Inc
03.1995 - 04.2005
Account Executive
Management Recruiters
01.1994 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Auburn University