John W. Turner
MARYVILLE,MO
Summary
Strategic Sales Professional with 20 plus years of sales and closing experience. Committed to maintaining relationships with international clients and retaining accounts to increase profit channels. Proven leader with skill in multitasking and managing customer accounts for enhancing product sales and increasing productivity through effective networking and sales. Eager team builder with fantastic leveraging and persuasion skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Professional/Special Finance Manager/Floor Manager
Tri State Ford Inc.
08.2008 - 05.2026
- Responsibilities include for prospecting, selling, and delivering new and pre owned vehicles.
- Maintaining high customer satisfaction while maximizing profit levels for dealership.
- Retaining previous customers while averaging 26.6 sales per month over my tenure.
- Help Management with training, inventory, purchasing and wholesaling vehicles.
- Closed deals for weak salesman and managers.
- Developed strong customer relationships through effective communication and product knowledge.
- Executed sales strategies to maximize vehicle inventory turnover and meet targets.
- Mentored junior sales staff on best practices for customer engagement and closing techniques.
Sales / Floor Manager
Rolling Hills Auto Plaza
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Responsible for obtaining auto loans for credit challenged customers, helping all sales associates with selling while maintaining my customer base.
- Liquidating inventory, increasing sales, and manage personnel while averaging 32.5 cars per month.
General Sales Manager
Northwest Ford
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Hired to liquidate inventory, increased sales 30%.
- Managed all employees, created website
- Developed strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Fostered strong relationships with key clients, enhancing customer loyalty and retention.
- Implemented performance metrics to assess team productivity, driving continuous improvement efforts.
Sales Professional
Derr Equipment Co.
06.2005 - 08.2005
- Responsibilities include for prospecting and selling new and used cars while liquidating very aged inventory.
- Helped manage all employees, Increased Sales 30%.
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to drive repeat business and satisfaction.
- Executed comprehensive product demonstrations to educate clients on equipment features and benefits.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new sales opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.
Corn Specialist
Agrigold Seed Company
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Responsibilities include direct sales to large farmers, working with retail stores and national accounts, introducing company to Missouri.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to expand market presence and drive revenue growth.
- Trained and mentored sales team members to enhance performance and achieve targets.
- Established strong relationships with key clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to design effective campaigns that align with sales goals.
Regional Sales Manager
Burrus Seed Farms Inc.
08.2001 - 07.2003
- Responsible for building region client base through farmer dealers and retail stores in a 16 county region in Eastern Missouri and Western Illinois.
- Directed regional sales strategies, enhancing market penetration and customer engagement.
- Mentored sales team, fostering skill development and improving overall performance.
- Cultivated relationships with key clients, driving loyalty and long-term partnerships.
- Implemented performance metrics, tracking progress toward strategic sales objectives.
- Spearheaded initiatives to optimize inventory management and reduce overhead costs.
Commercial Applicator/Seed specialist
Peve Crop Service
04.1998 - 08.2001
- Responsible for running commercial applicator and starting up seed division.
- Sold 16000 units of roundup ready soybeans and 2300 units of corn, while custom applying over 16000 acres of crops.
- Operated and maintained application equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Applied precision agricultural techniques to enhance crop yield and minimize chemical impact.
- Conducted soil and tissue sampling to guide effective treatment strategies for diverse crops.
- Collaborated with farmers to develop customized application plans based on specific crop needs.
Herdsman/Farm hand
Turner Farms Inc.
04.1990 - 04.1998
- Responsible for production and marketing of 3000 head of fat hogs annually.
- Helping with 1400 acres of row crop and 250 cow calf herd.
- Managed daily feeding schedules to optimize herd health and production efficiency.
- Oversaw milking operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and animal welfare practices.
- Implemented herd management software for tracking health, breeding, and production metrics.
Education
High School Diploma - Ag Business
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, Mo01-1992
Skills
- Objection handling
- Sales expertise
- Upselling and cross selling
- Closing techniques
Timeline
Sales Professional/Special Finance Manager/Floor Manager
Tri State Ford Inc.
08.2008 - 05.2026
Sales / Floor Manager
Rolling Hills Auto Plaza
08.2007 - 08.2008
General Sales Manager
Northwest Ford
08.2005 - 08.2007
Sales Professional
Derr Equipment Co.
06.2005 - 08.2005
Corn Specialist
Agrigold Seed Company
08.2003 - 06.2005
Regional Sales Manager
Burrus Seed Farms Inc.
08.2001 - 07.2003
Commercial Applicator/Seed specialist
Peve Crop Service
04.1998 - 08.2001
Herdsman/Farm hand
Turner Farms Inc.
04.1990 - 04.1998
High School Diploma - Ag Business
Northwest Missouri State University
Awards
- 2020 Ford E3 level Sales Consultant, Top 15% in the Nation
- 2019 Ford E3 level Sales Consultant, Top 15% in the Nation
- 2018 Ford E3 level Sales Consultant, Top 15% in the Nation
- 2017 Ford E3 level Sales Consultant, Top 15% in the Nation
- 2016 Ford E3 level Sales Consultant, Top 15% in the Nation
- 2015 Ford E2 Level Sales Consultant #16 in Kansas City Region
- 2014 Ford E2 level Sales Consultant #12 in Kansas City Region
- 2013 Ford E2 Level Sales Consultant #14 in Kansas City Region
- 2012 Ford E2 level Sales Consultant #17 in Kansas City Region
- 2011 Ford E2 level Sales Consultant
- 2010 Ford E2 level Sales Consultant
- 2008 Sales Person of the month 8 of 8 months RHAP
- 2007 Sales person of the month 11 of 12 months RHAP
- 2006 Sales Person of the month 9 of 12 months RHAP
- 2005 Sales Person of the month 3 of 4 months RHAP
- 2002 Monsanto Seeds of Success 'Top Performer'
- 2002 Burrus, Best promotion of yield guard hybrids, top new sales calls(184), and Target dealer sales (883)
- 2000 Burrus Largest Sales increase Western Missouri District
- 1999 Willcross, Largest Sales increase, King City Hub
- 1998 Burrus Outstanding New Dealer of the year
- 1993 Hopkins Community Club, Young Farmer of the Year