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Jovon Burriss Jr.

Frederick,MD

Summary

Highly skilled Pre-Sales Manager with solid background in technology and software solutions. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills necessary to drive team performance and client satisfaction. Successfully developed compelling product presentations that enhanced customer understanding and engagement. Experience includes coordinating cross-functional teams, managing customer relationships, and delivering on sales targets.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Procurement

Nacre Group LLC.
Keller , TX
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversee procurement operations for hotel construction projects, ensuring cost-effective and timely sourcing of materials and services.
  • Negotiate high-value contracts with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to optimize project budgets.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with project timelines and financial goals.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure procurement decisions support overall project objectives.
  • Manage supplier relationships, conducting due diligence to ensure compliance and quality standards.
  • Streamline procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in large-scale hospitality projects.
  • Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.

Pro Sales Manager

Lowe’s
Dallas, TX
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Drive Pro sales by conducting market research, cold calling, and generating leads to expand the client base.
  • Regularly meet with clients at job sites and businesses to assess needs, process orders, and ensure timely fulfillment.
  • Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and supplier agreements to secure high-value deals.
  • Conduct in-depth research to identify high-opportunity customers, and develop targeted sales strategies.
  • Collaborate with District and Store Managers to align sales efforts with company goals, and customer demands.
  • Provide consultative sales solutions by integrating customer purchasing and accounting processes with Lowe's systems.
  • Organized trade shows, seminars, webinars and other events related to pre-sales activities.

Regional Sales Director

BH365 Education
Dallas, TX
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Lead and manage a team of five sales managers to drive revenue growth and sales performance.
  • Consult with educators, curriculum coordinators, and administrators to assess curriculum needs and provide tailored solutions.
  • Develop customized proposals, pricing structures, and implementation plans to meet client requirements.
  • Successfully negotiated high-level contracts with school districts, ensuring seamless implementation of educational solutions.
  • Foster strong client relationships to promote long-term partnerships and repeat business.

Investment Due Diligence Manager

RPM Living
Dallas, TX
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Lead the production, proofreading, and revision of due diligence reports under strict deadlines, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
  • Coordinate and oversee onsite inspections, managing schedules for file auditors, unit walkers, and vendor inspections to maintain seamless operational execution.
  • Maintain and update request lists, efficiently managing multiple Dropbox accounts and internal databases to ensure real-time data accessibility.
  • Operate in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects, demonstrating strong organizational skills and deadline-driven execution.
  • Proactively identify and resolve complex challenges, applying strategic problem-solving to drive results and project completion.
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, management firms, and clients, ensuring superior communication and collaboration.
  • Travel up to 30% of the time, including outside standard work hours, to support critical due diligence operations and stakeholder engagements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Health Performance

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05-2020

Associate of Science - Nterdisciplinary Studies & Social Behavior

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
05-2018

Skills

  • Influencing skills
  • Value-based selling
  • Solution selling
  • Sales enablement
  • Proposal development
  • Client needs assessment
  • Competitive analysis
  • Account management
  • Direct sales
  • Competitor analysis
  • Written communication
  • Time management abilities
  • Training development
  • Cross-channel marketing
  • Sales quota management
  • Client relations
  • Team collaboration
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Visionary thinking

Accomplishments

✔ Consistently ranked as a top-performing sales professional, earning multiple awards for sales excellence.
✔ Spearheaded the launch of new product lines, achieving a 400% market share increase within one year.
✔ Successfully negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts, significantly boosting revenue and company growth.
✔ Led a team of five sales managers at BH365 Education, optimizing performance and sales results.
✔ Secured high-value contracts with major school districts, expanding educational outreach and sales impact.

Technical & Industry Skills

✔ CRM Software (Salesforce, HubSpot)
✔ Data Analytics & Reporting
✔ Sales Pipeline Management
✔ Cold Calling & Lead Nurturing
✔ Public Speaking & Presentations
✔ Digital & Social Media Sales Strategies

Timeline

Head of Procurement

Nacre Group LLC.
01.2025 - Current

Pro Sales Manager

Lowe’s
12.2023 - 12.2024

Regional Sales Director

BH365 Education
11.2022 - 11.2023

Investment Due Diligence Manager

RPM Living
09.2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Human Health Performance

McNeese State University

Associate of Science - Nterdisciplinary Studies & Social Behavior

Fullerton College
Jovon Burriss Jr.