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Taijuan Thomas II

Taijuan Thomas II

Sales
Dallas,TX

Summary

Versatile Senior Account Executive with 6 years of experience in attracting and retaining top accounts, developing & maintaining strong relationships with clients and improving sales and revenue. Working knowledge of strategic selling, sales methodologies and best sales industry practices. Excellent written and oral communication skills with specialties in environmental science and EV charging.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager (Southwest

Star Charge Amercias, Corp
Fremont, CA
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed outreach and sales strategies in order to build brand awareness and top of funnel opportunities in the Southwest region.
  • Collaborated with product development team to create new strategies or pursue new partnerships to satisfy gaps in the value the solution can provide.
  • Negotiated contracts with distributors, vendors, retailers, backend software management platforms, electrical contractors, investors, and charge point operators in the region and nationwide.
  • Identified opportunities for cross-selling products that enable increased ROI potential for investors

Sales Account Exetive

Enel X Way
Toronto, Canada
02.2021 - 06.2024
  • Promoted and sold product concepts and offerings to multiple stakeholders across different departments within organization.
  • Primary focus selling to Charge Point Operators who install public EV charging applications
  • Explained and demonstrated product solutions the associated services, and data analysis that fulfilled customer ROI requirements while strengthening interpersonal relationships with the parties involved.
  • Researched and developed pipeline of clients that demonstrated interest in organizational partnerships through Salesforce & Hubspot outreach campaigns, LinkedIn, and trade shows
  • Put together and implemented personalized solutions for each client.
  • Used effective communication and interpersonal skills when meeting and speaking with clients, promoting long-lasting relationships.

Sales Account Executive

Jule Power
Toronto, Canada
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Primary goal was to grow market awareness of the Jule brand and its unique technology
  • Developed relationships with key decision makers in target accounts and identified customer needs in order to provide tailored solutions to fit that specific need.
  • Identified new opportunities within existing accounts through cross-selling activities as well as networking, developing relationships in all sectors needed to successfully install EV chargers.
  • Monitored industry/market trends and competitive landscape to ensure proper positioning of the company value proposition.
  • Developed strategic plans for long-term growth with major clients.

Insurance Broker

Symmetry Financial Group
San Jose, CA
06.2018 - 11.2022
  • Consulted with clients to develop customized insurance policy packages and advised clients on investment opportunities to safeguard assets while minimizing cash flow
  • Analyzed customer needs and provided best options, upselling products and services
  • Evaluated and pursued sales leads obtained through direct referrals, networking, marketing, cold-calling and lead databases
  • Cultivated professional relations to establish long-term profitable partnerships

Senior Sales Associate

Enel X North America, Inc.
San Carlos, CA
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with key decision makers to identify opportunities and develop ideas to deliver sales results.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of changing industry, standards and trends related to accounts.
  • Utilized CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.
  • Built and maintained new and established client relationships with exceptional communication, personalized interactions and friendly attentive service.
  • Conducted email/cold call, and canvasing campaigns to build opportunity pipeline and increase sales revenue
  • Achieved 100%+ quota attainment since 2020

Senior Sales Development Representative

Bloom Energy Corporation
Sunnyvale, CA
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Reset the standard for Sales Development expectations by achieving 200%-150% of quota QoQ. (SDR quota increased from 6 to 15, then to 20)
  • Provide meaningful outreach and Salesforce training to onboarding SDR's

Sales Development Representative

Bloom Energy Corporation
Sunnyvale, CA
04.2018 - 03.2019
  • This role is focused on outbound prospecting to target accounts. Efficiently work to uncover prospect’s business challenges and discover new business opportunities while working with a world class sales team and product
  • Initiated relationships and developed rapport with key executives – Directors, Vice President and C-Suite - at prospect companies by anticipating needs and understanding unique objectives
  • Executed timely follow-ups with qualified leads as well as account qualification.
    Contributed to Process Improvement – Proactively providing constructive feedback on every aspect of the business, including sales tools, prospect intelligence, and results from marketing campaigns
  • Worked closely with the sales and marketing team to continuously improve demand generation processes and best practices

Sales Team Lead

PaceAvenue
San Jose, CA
12.2017 - 04.2018
  • Developed lists of potential areas and buyers to increase success rate
  • Visited over 80 doors on daily basis to sell home improvement products
  • Established and enforced sales goals with motivational and proactive approach to boost team success
  • Prepared candidate lists for hiring manager consideration

Sales Management Trainee

PaceAvenue
San Jose, CA
10.2017 - 03.2018

This management trainee program prepares trainees for (but not limited to) Team Leadership, Human Resources, Marketing Strategies and Sales Techniques, Oversees Campaign Development, Administration, and Salesforce. This is a comprehensive training program covering all facets of Pace Avenue's business operations.

Field Energy Specialist

Solar City
Palo Alto, CA
06.2017 - 10.2017

Drive the creation of in-store leads, educate prospective customers, collaborate with outside Solar Sales Consultants to confirm in-home appointments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Science, Technology, and Society: Environmental Sustainability

Stanford University
Stanford, CA
2017

Skills

  • Bright, approachable, and energetic professional with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly motivated self-starter who can work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Naturally inclined toward solution selling techniques
  • Proficient in cold/warm calling
  • High level of initiative, creative thinking, decision making and problem resolution skills
  • Proficient in several Sales tools: Salesforce, Hubspot, ZoomInfo, Costar, Stable Auto, PlacerAI
  • Incentive applications and coordination with states and utilities
  • Developing and Nurturing customer relationships
  • Installation service coordination with contractors and utilities

Affiliations

David Barber New Employee of the Year Award Runner-Up [May 2019]

Employees vote on the newcomer that demonstrates outstanding performance, excelling in one or more of the following areas:

Resourceful - A big thinker with an innovative, curious, and economically minded approach to tough challenges

Resilient - Driven to find solutions to difficult problems with resolute focus on superb quality and service for our customers

Respectful - Team oriented with immense respect for our people, community, and planet

(Initially started with 25 nominees, Executive team narrowed list to 6, Executive board shaved list to 3 nominees, CEO personally chose the winner.)

Stanford Student of the Month [April 2017]

This award is based upon a student's academic record, research, and leadership during the awarded month.

Stanford Student-Athlete [June 2013-June 2017]

3x PAC-12 Champion

Hyundai Bowl Champion [2016], Rose Bowl Champion [2015], Foster Farm Champion [2014]

Ouachita Parish High School class valedictorian [June 2013]

National Honor Society [2009-2013]

Louisiana All-State Academic Award [2009-2013]

Work Availability

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Timeline

Regional Sales Manager (Southwest

Star Charge Amercias, Corp
07.2024 - Current

Sales Account Executive

Jule Power
02.2024 - 06.2024

Sales Account Exetive

Enel X Way
02.2021 - 06.2024

Senior Sales Associate

Enel X North America, Inc.
07.2019 - 06.2021

Senior Sales Development Representative

Bloom Energy Corporation
03.2019 - 07.2019

Insurance Broker

Symmetry Financial Group
06.2018 - 11.2022

Sales Development Representative

Bloom Energy Corporation
04.2018 - 03.2019

Sales Team Lead

PaceAvenue
12.2017 - 04.2018

Sales Management Trainee

PaceAvenue
10.2017 - 03.2018

Field Energy Specialist

Solar City
06.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Science, Technology, and Society: Environmental Sustainability

Stanford University
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