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Michelle R. Jones

Panama City,FL

Summary

Seasoned sales and management professional with over two decades of experience. Specializes in leading teams, exceeding revenue targets, and driving growth in competitive markets. As Regional Sales Manager at WOW! Internet, TV, & Phone (WOW!), I implemented impactful sales strategies and nurtured team development to achieve exceptional results aligned with company values. Spearheaded the successful launch of the company's first Fiber to the Home (FTTH) deployments in greenfield markets, surpassing sales goals by 142% and achieving remarkable penetration rates within six months. Led training and deployment of SaaS in multiple streaming services across 15 markets, empowering the direct sales force through effective training programs and collaboration. Expertise in sales management, compensation analysis, and marketing ensures consistent delivery of impactful strategies and scalable growth solutions.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

WOW! Internet, Cable, & Phone
01.2012 - 01.2024
  • Managed multiple teams across various markets, surpassing sales goals by 142%. I also implemented effective sales training programs on FTTH and SaaS platforms and drove growth in Central Florida through direct sales efforts. I was responsible for forecasting, sales analytics, and pipeline management. I was also responsible for launching the direct sales initiative to the first three fiber to the home (FTTH) greenfield markets and achieved a 30% penetration within 6 months. I also led the training and deployment of SaaS in multiple streaming services, including YouTube TV, Hulu, and Fubo, in 15 markets.
  • Exceeded sales goals for three consecutive years: '04: 122%, '05: 142%, '06: 114%. Recruited, trained, and mentored sales professionals and managed new build opportunities, forecasting goals, and ROI projections.
  • Expanded market share within the region by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Knology, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2012

(company purchased by WOW! in 2012)

  • Exceeded sales goals for three consecutive years: '04: 122%, '05: 142%, '06: 114%. Recruited, trained, and mentored sales professionals and managed new build opportunities, forecasting goals, and ROI projections.

Senior Enterprise Sales Manager

Cox Business Services
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Targeted medium to significant business, education, government, and vertical markets with fiber optic solutions. Developed and delivered technical presentations to internal and external groups. Interfaced with customers and vendors to ensure the integrity of proposals and performed ROI assessments. Exceeded goals consistently.

Director of Communications

Fibercomm
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Established the entire sales and customer service organization and introduced new Internet technology solutions to business customers. Responsible for all sales and marketing activities, including customer acquisition, industry partnerships, strategic applications, and sales goals.

Business Sales Manager

MCI Communications – MCI Business Markets
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Managed six account executives in a three-state territory.
  • Coached, trained and mentored sales teams in detailed commercial technology solutions packages.
  • Directly responsible for the development of new business.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Management

Westmar University
Sioux City, IA

High School Diploma -

North High School
Sioux City, IA
01-1988

Skills

  • Sector expertise
  • Sales strategy development
  • Data analysis
  • Effective communication
  • Pipeline development expertise
  • SaaS implementation
  • Critical decision-making
  • Sales leadership

Awards

  • WOW! Most Valuable Employee Award
  • WOW! 8-time President’s Club
  • Nominated by peers for WOW! Spirit and Courage Awards
  • Knology 7-time President’s Club
  • MCI 3-time President’s Club
  • Woman of the Year nominee, Sioux City Chamber of Commerce

Community Service

Bay Chamber of Commerce, Past Board Member: Crime Stoppers, Junior Achievement, and Indian Youth America., Enrolled Member of the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

WOW! Internet, Cable, & Phone
01.2012 - 01.2024

Sales and Marketing Manager

Knology, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2012

Senior Enterprise Sales Manager

Cox Business Services
01.2003 - 01.2004

Director of Communications

Fibercomm
01.1998 - 01.2003

Business Sales Manager

MCI Communications – MCI Business Markets
01.1994 - 01.1996

Some College (No Degree) - Management

Westmar University

High School Diploma -

North High School