Michael Nethery
Asbury,IA
Summary
Results-driven sales and customer service leader with a strong record of revenue growth, client retention, and team development. Proven ability to build trusted relationships, negotiate effectively, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Experienced operator and entrepreneur who successfully led and scaled a customer-centric business. Seeking to apply strategic sales and leadership expertise to accelerate growth and enhance customer success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Franchisee
Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping
09.2020 - Current
- Manage all operational functions including sales, marketing, member engagement, budgets, and program development.
- Increased business revenue by 500% through strategic sales, referral programs, and retention campaigns.
- Achieved Net Promoter Score 5% higher than franchise-wide average.
- Created innovative marketing plans to drive business growth.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
Tax Credit Consultant
MJA & Associates
01.2022 - Current
- Consulted and Delivered $2M+ in tax savings to businesses nationwide. Helping companies maximize their profitability through State and Federal tax credits.
- Secured and managed a multi-industry client base with scalable outreach and retention.
- Implemented Salesforce CRM and developed training resources to improve team adoption and efficiency.
National Sales Manager
iSolved (formerly Honkamp Krueger Payroll Service)
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Managed sales team to consistently achieve growth and hit sales targets.
- Consistently exceeded sales revenue goals (200% in Year 2) and recognized as 2019 President's Club Winner for Sales.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and other business partners to establish long-term relationships.
- Monitored competitive landscape, researching trends in the industry that could impact our business model or strategy.
- Named to firm's Customer Service Committee to create customer service standards and internal trainings.
Customer Experience/Sales Manager
Best Buy
Dubuque, IA
10.2003 - 06.2009
- Led and managed sales team of 100+ employees. Responsibilities included hiring, training, and performance management of employees.
- Created and executed strategic sales plan, expanding customer base and continually exceeded sales quota for 27 consecutive months through 2008.
- Analyzed sales data, budgets, and operational KPI's to identify trends and make changes to enhance profitability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dubuque Senior High School
IA05-1999
No Degree - Business Administration
Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, IASkills
- Sales strategy development
- Negotiation skills
- Remote sales leadership
- B2B consultative selling
- Data analysis
- Onboarding and engagement
- Client retention strategies
- Team coaching and development
- CRM proficiency
- Financial planning
Certification
Career Essentials in Generative AI by LinkedIn & Microsoft
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
www.linkedin.com/in/mikenetheryDBQ
Timeline
Tax Credit Consultant
MJA & Associates
01.2022 - Current
Owner/Franchisee
Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping
09.2020 - Current
National Sales Manager
iSolved (formerly Honkamp Krueger Payroll Service)
01.2009 - 01.2021
Customer Experience/Sales Manager
Best Buy
10.2003 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Dubuque Senior High School
No Degree - Business Administration
Northeast Iowa Community College