Joseph Buffington
West Linn
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with extensive experience in fostering relationships and leading teams. Skilled in product presentation and ensuring a seamless buyer process, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction and loyalty while driving sales growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sales Consultant
David Weekley Homes
Portland
10.2019 - Current
- Responsible for achieving both monthly and quarterly sales goals
- Fostering relationships with area brokers to ensure we were thought of first when getting new clients
- Maintaining model home for a memorable presentation and ensuring customers see the best, first impression possible.
- Ensuring the buyer process is smooth and that the buyer is able to Definitely Recommend us to their friends and relatives.
- Establishing relationships with our buyers and try to understand their needs and desires.
Lead Agent
Redfin
Portland
12.2012 - 10.2019
- Consistently achieved sales goals, both on a quarterly and yearly basis.
- Guided buyers and sellers through real estate process, achieving and maintaining a 5 Star rating.
- Mentored agents and contributed to succession planning for future leadership.
- Fostered team culture through mentorship and leading by example.
- Regularly facilitated "New Buyer" and lending classes each quarter.
Community Sales Mgr
Arbor Homes
Portland
03.2006 - 06.2011
- Achieved Sales goals on a regular basis
- Rotated in multiple communities in the Portland Metro Area
- Foster relationships with both the buyer and area brokers.
- Responsible for mentoring new team mates before being on their own.
- Ensured Model home was pristine and ready to receive potential Buyers
Sales Consultant and Area Mgr
Centex Homes
Portland
08.2001 - 03.2006
- Achieved sales goals on a regular basis
- Ensure model home was looking as best as possible to impress potential Buyers
- Helped train new hires
- fostered relationships with local brokers
- Was Area Manager in Reno, Nevada before moving back to Portland.
Regional Recruiting Manager
Hollywood Video
Tampa
06.1997 - 06.1999
- Responsible for hiring new hires at corporate, regional and Store Manager level in The Southeastern US.
- Regularly helped with succession planning for both the SE and NE US.
- Vetted applicants for all levels of the company, before referring them to Regional and or CEO for final hire.
- Facilitated Job Fairs at both colleges and group presentations.
- Trained and facilitated several workshops to help our people recruit.
District Manager
Pro Image Sports
Tampa
05.1994 - 06.1997
- Managed daily operations across multiple retail locations.
- Oversaw staff training and development programs for employees.
- Implemented inventory control measures to optimize stock management.
- Coordinated promotional events to enhance brand visibility and sales.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to assess team effectiveness.
- Fostered relationships with suppliers to ensure timely product delivery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Psychology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Sales strategy
- Sales forecasting
- Market analysis
- Product presentation
- Customer relationship management
- Negotiation tactics
- Team leadership
Certification
- Principal Broker Licensed in the State of Oregon
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Braking Cycles- Portland, Or
Timeline
Senior Sales Consultant
David Weekley Homes
10.2019 - Current
Lead Agent
Redfin
12.2012 - 10.2019
Community Sales Mgr
Arbor Homes
03.2006 - 06.2011
Sales Consultant and Area Mgr
Centex Homes
08.2001 - 03.2006
Regional Recruiting Manager
Hollywood Video
06.1997 - 06.1999
District Manager
Pro Image Sports
05.1994 - 06.1997
Some College (No Degree) - Social Psychology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College