John Hills
Vice President - Bountiful Networking Services
Acworth,GA
Summary
Accomplished sales executive with extensive experience in retail and education technology. Proven track record in building high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and enhancing service quality. Dedicated to fostering strong relationships and improving operational processes to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
AV Support
First Presbyterian Church of Marietta
Marietta, GA
06.2019 - 10.2025
- Facilitated AV support for live stream Sunday morning worship services, enhancing community engagement.
- Operated LiveStream Studio to deliver high-quality streaming content.
- Managed audio quality to enhance worship experience
- Used ProPresenter for slides of hymns, scripture, and multimedia presentations.
- Produced and distributed DVDs of services to ensure accessibility for elderly members.
- Published a podcast of sermons weekly.
Vice President
Bountiful Networking Services
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Launched new company focused on sales and service of Cisco and Cisco Meraki networks.
- Facilitated sales and marketing initiatives to enhance market presence.
- Collaborated in negotiations for network projects and sales to secure favorable terms.
- Built lease program to drive monthly incremental revenue.
- Oversaw Amazon store operations, including listings, order fulfillment, invoicing, and marketing efforts.
- Oversee invoicing, ordering, and marketing activities.
- Participated in on-site network installation and service.
Sr. Manager, Business Sales
Simply Mac, Apple Premier Partner
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Increased B2B revenue from $250K to $1.6M in 12 months.
- Managed national sales organization of 10 outside salespeople and engineers, driving achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual goals.
- Reported and analyzed daily, monthly, and yearly sales performance of each team member.
- Mentored Store Managers to utilize 70 retail locations for generating business leads.
Sr. Manager, Store Openings & Special Projects
Simply Mac, Apple Premier Partner
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Achieved 100% on-time/under budget grand openings for all 20 locations.
- Led final construction phase and opened 20 locations nationwide on schedule.
- Managed a team to receive and merchandise store inventory efficiently, ensuring readiness for grand opening.
Vice President of Retail Operations
MacAuthority, Apple
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2007 - 08.2014
- Led sales and service departments across 6 privately owned Apple retail stores, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw over 100 employees.
- Expanded operations from 3 to 6 locations, achieving growth on-time and under budget.
- Boosted revenue from $20 million to over $50 million through strategic initiatives and market expansion.
Account Executive
New Century Education
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Achieved the #2 sales position in the company in 2005.
- Managed sales for 100+ accounts across Georgia, driving revenue growth.
- Secured accounts to improve educational outcomes with Student improvement system.
- Cultivated relationships with top executives in state and local school systems.
Account Executive
SchoolComputer.com
04.2003 - 06.2005
- Managed sales for K-12 and higher education accounts in Georgia and Tennessee, driving growth in key markets.
- Revived Apple presence in previously lost or dead accounts, restoring client relationships and generating new opportunities.
- Achieved significant sales closure of over $1 million in record time. in less than 10 days, achieving 400% of quota.
- Generated over $2 million in sales during 2003-04, exceeding all established sales goals.
Account Executive
Apple
Atlanta, GA
06.2000 - 04.2003
- Developed relationships with Superintendents and CIOs to increase sales by over 400%.
- Executed sales strategy for K-12 school systems across Georgia
- Transformed underperforming territory through executive briefings, national reference site visits, and regional trade shows.
- Led Apple "one-to-one" initiative rollout in the southeast
Apple Educational Sales Consultant
Various
Multiple locations, GA
01.1987 - 01.2000
- Worked in educational sales with several Apple Education Agents targeting exclusively K-12 accounts in Georgia from 1987 to 2000.
- Developed and deployed effective strategies for growing territory sales.
- Attended special events, conferences and trade shows to represent company, showcase offerings and bring in new customers.
- Kept relationships with customers positive and open by reaching out regularly to check on needs and offering solutions.
Education
B.S. - Psychology
Berry College
Rome, GA01.1987
Skills
- Audio-visual technology
- Project Management
- Client Engagement
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Mentoring
- Staffing
Timeline
AV Support
First Presbyterian Church of Marietta
06.2019 - 10.2025
Vice President
Bountiful Networking Services
06.2016 - 06.2020
Sr. Manager, Business Sales
Simply Mac, Apple Premier Partner
02.2015 - 06.2016
Sr. Manager, Store Openings & Special Projects
Simply Mac, Apple Premier Partner
08.2014 - 02.2015
Vice President of Retail Operations
MacAuthority, Apple
07.2007 - 08.2014
Account Executive
New Century Education
06.2005 - 06.2007
Account Executive
SchoolComputer.com
04.2003 - 06.2005
Account Executive
Apple
06.2000 - 04.2003
Apple Educational Sales Consultant
Various
01.1987 - 01.2000
B.S. - Psychology
Berry College