JOHNELL HUEBNER
Experienced Relationship Builder
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Business Development Leader with expertise in driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and client engagement. Translates interactions into booked programs, utilizing a robust referral network for client acquisition. Manages multiple accounts while delivering impactful proposals and effective execution. Strong negotiation skills and event management capabilities enhance client satisfaction and support pipeline growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Hello! Destination Management
Austin, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Drove new business development across Austin market by engaging corporate clients, planners, and partners through events, networking, and outbound outreach, resulting in increased market presence
- Consistently contribute to pipeline growth through proactive outreach and relationship cultivation
- Convert in-person conversations, site visits, and industry interactions into qualified opportunities and booked programs
- Lead client engagements from initial conversation through proposal, contract, and execution, ensuring seamless handoff and delivery
- Manage multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining high-touch communication and strong close rates
- Built and maintained relationships with hotels, venues, and vendors to expand referral network and enhance inbound opportunities, leading to a stronger pipeline of referrals
- Represented company at industry events, client meetings, and site tours, facilitating memorable experiences that secured new business opportunities
Founder & Lead Event Strategist
Clearly Classy Events
01.2005 - 01.2025
- Built and scaled a full-service event planning company specializing in social events, retreats, and experiential activations
- Created and executed events designed to drive engagement, connection, and brand alignment
- Led end-to-end sales process: discovery, proposal development, negotiation, and execution
- Cultivated long-term client relationships, driving repeat business and referrals across diverse industries
- Established trusted advisor status with clients, aligning event strategies to meet specific business goals
- Managed vendor partnerships, budgets, timelines, and on-site operations for complex programs
- Transformed live experiences into sustained client partnerships, enhancing engagement and loyalty
- 20+ years of client retention and repeat business through relationship-driven approach
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Business development
- Lead conversion
- Account expansion
- Client retention
- Territory growth
- Pipeline generation
- Account management
- Sales tracking
- CRM management
- Proposal writing
- Contract negotiation
- Negotiation tactics
- Strategic partnerships
- Sales presentations
- Sales events
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Project management
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Presentation skills
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Account Executive
Hello! Destination Management
01.2025 - Current
Founder & Lead Event Strategist
Clearly Classy Events
01.2005 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Texas Tech University