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Present Mayor of Minnesota Lake, MN
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Jeffery Ramsley

Minnesota Lake,MN

Summary

I’m a results-oriented sales trainer and leadership skilled professional. I have over 10 years of experience in training, on-boarding, coaching, and mentoring sales reps. I developed training programs in sales, leadership, marketing, and operations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Manager

BigIron Auctions
12.2019 - 06.2023
  • Conducted 1 week orientation sessions focusing on Sales, Marketing, technology, and operations.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
  • Managed development of e-learning training materials and activities to enhance learning experiences.
  • Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses to establish successful onboarding of new employees.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to their manager.
  • Conducted research and analysis of learning needs of employees to develop targeted training programs.
  • Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.

General Manager

Taranis
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Developed and implemented sales and customer service training for selling and implementing our technology platform.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

National Sales Director

Terravion
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Developed and implemented a sales training program for sales reps and customer service
  • Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
  • Negotiated and closed agreements with large customers and monitored and analyzed performance metrics.
  • Liaised with marketing and product development departments to maintain brand consistency.

Seed Advisor Manager

Syngenta
02.2013 - 09.2016
  • Managed a group of independent seed dealers in Minnesota.
  • Coached & Mentored dealers on selling seed to their customers.
  • Developed and implemented sales training to enhance their skills at selling seed.
  • Recruited new seed dealers to grow sales.


District Sales Manager

Nachurs, Inc
02.2012 - 02.2013
  • Devised strategies for retaining accounts, delivering polished sales presentations and promoting brands and products.
  • Worked diligently with dealers and management teams to forge lasting relationships and assist in solving unique business problems.
  • Surpassed business sales targets by devising, deploying and optimizing sales strategies.
  • Grew YOY sales 20% by consistently meeting and exceeding quotas.

Area Business Manager

Sunovion
11.2006 - 12.2011
  • Provided ongoing training and coaching for the sales reps
  • Integrated innovative ideas to accomplish corporate and individual objectives.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Sepracor Pharmaceuticals
05.2001 - 11.2006
  • Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Achieved individual, territory and company goals for sales, market share, call metrics and sample distribution.
  • Educated physicians and pharmacists on drug use, benefits, dosage and risks.
  • Developed and implemented effective marketing plans involving regular physician visits to increase sales of drugs 15%.

General Manager

Coop Ag Center
02.1996 - 05.2001
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
05.1982

Skills

  • Develop Training Programs
  • Remote Employee Training
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Adult Learning Theories
  • Leading Seminars
  • Manager Coaching and Training
  • Role Playing
  • Finance
  • Training Methods
  • Sales Leadership Development
  • Course Development

Present Mayor of Minnesota Lake, MN

I have been elected Mayor for 6 terms.

Timeline

Training Manager

BigIron Auctions
12.2019 - 06.2023

General Manager

Taranis
03.2019 - 11.2019

National Sales Director

Terravion
01.2017 - 03.2019

Seed Advisor Manager

Syngenta
02.2013 - 09.2016

District Sales Manager

Nachurs, Inc
02.2012 - 02.2013

Area Business Manager

Sunovion
11.2006 - 12.2011

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Sepracor Pharmaceuticals
05.2001 - 11.2006

General Manager

Coop Ag Center
02.1996 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of South Dakota

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