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John Winkle

Rockford,MI

Summary

Dynamic Outside Sales Representative with proven record of creating valuable, customized solutions. Highly talented and driven to exceed expectations and sales goals. Identifies leads, manages prospects and acquires new business while servicing existing clients.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

System Design Specialist

Ayers Basement Systems
Lansing, MI
05.2022 - Current
  • As a System Design Specialist At Ayers I am at expert level foundation repair and waterproofing analyst
  • communicate and confirm schedule with customers
  • Identify problem, design solution
  • present to customer negotiate cost close sale and schedule repair in the home

Outside Sales Representative

LeafGuard Holdings
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2020 - 05.2022

While at LeafGuard I have become extremely proficient at a 10 step sales process. With warm leads I introduce myself earning trust and comfortability with customers during a warm up process. I inspect their homes with video review that with the customer explaining any issues I see with my expertise and offer the solution with our product. Thoroughly explaining all the options available and a in depth product review of our product and why it is the best solution.

I have experience with Salesforce and Centah to build and price every individual job. Using all tools available to close the sale same day.

In the last 12 months I have achieved sales person of the month 7 of 12 months. I currently have a average closing rate of 48% over the last 12 months.

Stump Grinding

Self-employeed
Rockford, MI
01.2019 - 03.2020

While maintaining industrial equipment, Vermeer Grinder and Chain saws truck and trailer. I introduced myself to residents all over west michigan, cold calling. Individualized pricing and selling my services on the spot.

Financial Advisor

Edward Jones
Rockford, MI
11.2011 - 01.2019

With Finra series 7 and 66 securities licensing I ran my own branch of Edward Jones. By cold calling and referral I built the branch from zero assets to 23 million in assets and 225 households.

I counseled clients helping them create their financial plans and selling them securities, stocks, bonds, annuities and other insurance to help them achieve their goals. With a emphasis on retirement planning.

Office Furniture Manufacturing

Steelcase
Grand Rapids, MI
11.1986 - 11.2011

Lead departments in assembly and PIC. overseeing 6-25 employees. Ensuring schedule completion, setting goals, training, resolve customer complaints.

General Laborer Residential Building

Oeverman Builders
Grand Rapids, MI
06.1984 - 11.1986

Trim Carpenter, Rough in Carpenter

Education

High School Diploma -

Rogers High School
Wyoming, MI

Skills

  • Sales closing
  • Brand awareness development
  • Reports generation
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Consultative sales approach
  • Strategic negotiations
  • Proven sales track record

Timeline

System Design Specialist

Ayers Basement Systems
05.2022 - Current

Outside Sales Representative

LeafGuard Holdings
03.2020 - 05.2022

Stump Grinding

Self-employeed
01.2019 - 03.2020

Financial Advisor

Edward Jones
11.2011 - 01.2019

Office Furniture Manufacturing

Steelcase
11.1986 - 11.2011

General Laborer Residential Building

Oeverman Builders
06.1984 - 11.1986

High School Diploma -

Rogers High School
John Winkle