John Kolb
Simi Valley
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing team performance. Expertise in employee training and implementing structured sales strategies to meet organizational goals. Strong communicator with a focus on building lasting client relationships and maximizing sales opportunities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Supervisor Sales Consultant
Mazda
Oxnard
02.2023 - Current
- Top sales month after month for the last 14 months, with increasing revenue.
- Oversaw employee performance and implemented corrective actions to enhance overall efficiency.
- Achieved consistent sales targets by monitoring team performance and adjusting strategies accordingly. Resolved client concerns promptly, boosting customer satisfaction levels significantly.
- Resolved client concerns promptly, boosting customer satisfaction levels significantly.
- Exceeded sales goals through staff motivation and targeted product promotion.
- Coached employees on effective sales techniques for complex issues and challenging customers.
- Analyzed sales data to establish quotas and identify potential growth opportunities.
- Collaborated with team members to close sales, emphasizing cross-selling and up-selling strategies.
- Organized weekly meetings to review progress, address challenges, and explore growth opportunities.
Self Employed
Self-Employed Sales Consultant
Los Angeles
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Exhibited strong personal responsibility and self-motivation in all tasks.
- Adapted swiftly to new technologies and software applications.
- Managed time effectively to meet project deadlines consistently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular team interactions.
- Maintained productivity in fast-paced environments.
- Utilized critical thinking to analyze problems and evaluate solutions.
- Fostered collaborative atmosphere by establishing effective working relationships.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues for enhanced teamwork.
Salesman
Thousand Oaks Toyota
Thousand Oaks
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Advised clients on product selections tailored to unique needs, ensuring optimal purchase satisfaction.
- Achieved Top Salesman recognition for two consecutive years.
- Utilized consultative sales techniques to assess customer requirements and suggest relevant products.
- Generated leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
- Established long-term relationships with key contacts at client companies.
- Analyzed customer needs and identified solutions to meet their requirements.
- Provided sales and customer service support for walk-in traffic, enhancing overall experience.
- Cultivated long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding service expectations.
- Boosted revenue through effective lead generation and follow-up strategies.
- Conducted product demonstrations, increasing client understanding of features and benefits.
- Streamlined sales processes, improving efficiency and accelerating deal closures.
Territory Sales Manager
Ecolab
Saint Paul
02.2013 - 06.2018
- Achieved recognition as top sales team leader annually through exceptional performance.
- Managed a team of 7 members to enhance overall productivity and efficiency.
- Developed strategic territory plans that significantly increased sales revenue.
- Analyzed sales data to identify improvement opportunities and implemented targeted action plans.
- Established strong relationships with key clients, boosting customer retention rates.
- Set ambitious sales targets while providing continuous coaching for goal attainment.
- Maintained 146 accounts, fostering expansion and driving business growth.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure favorable terms for company operations.
Education
No Degree - Business, Psychology
Ventura College
Ventura, CA06.2026
Skills
- Customer service expertise
- Sales presentation
- Sales effectiveness
- Leadership and motivation
- Coaching and training
- Data analysis
- Negotiation skills
- Client acquisition
- Performance management
- Pipeline oversight
- Composure under pressure
- Research and problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Multitasking skills
- Effective communication
- Strategic sales planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 7 in the development.
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
Affiliations
- Top team leader & top revenue growth year after year.
- Top Salesman.
- Top Growth revenue and continued to grow by 20-30% for 3 years.
- Top 20 in sales out 650 employees company wide.
- Top in back end sales gross 20% for over 2 years.
Timeline
Sales Supervisor Sales Consultant
Mazda
02.2023 - Current
Self Employed
Self-Employed Sales Consultant
02.2022 - 01.2023
Salesman
Thousand Oaks Toyota
06.2018 - 12.2021
Territory Sales Manager
Ecolab
02.2013 - 06.2018
No Degree - Business, Psychology
Ventura College
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