Trent Arment
Grinnell,IA
Summary
Results-driven sales leader with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and 4 years of experience at MCG. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets by over 175% and driving revenue growth from $85k to $300k annually. Expert in telecommunications solutions, relationship management, and strategic market development. Seeking to leverage internal company knowledge and leadership experience to drive the MCG sales team toward record-breaking revenue goals.
Experienced with business account management, consistently delivering high-quality client service and solutions. Utilizes strategic planning and relationship-building skills to enhance client satisfaction and retention. Track record of effective communication and problem-solving to achieve business objectives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Account Specialist
Mahaska Communication Group (MCG)
01.2021 - Current
- Performance Excellence: Surpassed 2023 sales goals by 178%, securing 155 service points against a target of 87.
- Revenue Growth: Scaled annual sales impact from $85,000 to over $300,000 within a two-year period.
- Key Account Management: Manage high-value accounts through strategic planning, consultative selling, and project coordination.
- Sales Engineering: Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to create complex, customized telecom and network quotations.
- Marketing Collaboration: Support the creation and implementation of marketing materials and promotional campaigns to enhance brand effectiveness.
- Community Leadership: Represent MCG at community events and organizations to build B2B relationships and brand loyalty.
Group Manager
Jeld-Wen Doors and Windows
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Team Leadership: Led a departmental team of 25 employees to achieve daily and weekly production goals through effective organization and delegation.
- Coaching & Development: Mentored and coached co-workers on safety, production standards, and quality control to ensure team success.
- Operations Management: Planned daily workflows by analyzing order data and resource availability.
Maintenance & CNA
St. Francis Manor & Seeland Park
Grinnell, IA
2016 - 01.2020
- Maintenance responsibilities include carpentry, sheet rocking, plumbing, light electrical work, emergency action plans, grounds maintenance (mowing, weed eating, landscaping, etc…). I also provide transportation for residents that need rides to the doctor and/or other appointments, locally and out of town, in our wheelchair accessible van.
- CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) responsibilities include providing basic patient care under the direction of the nursing staff. I provide patients with help with activities to daily living, such as feeding, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Human Resources
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IASkills
- Customer engagement
- Community Involvement
- Customer relationship development
- Microsoft office proficiency
Community Involvement & Leadership
President, Tiger Football Club, Board Member, Grinnell Farm to Table (2 Years), Mentor, LINK (Big Brothers Big Sisters) (4 Years), Coach, YSF Football & Little League (10 Years combined)
Timeline
Business Account Specialist
Mahaska Communication Group (MCG)
01.2021 - Current
Group Manager
Jeld-Wen Doors and Windows
01.2013 - 01.2015
Maintenance & CNA
St. Francis Manor & Seeland Park
2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Human Resources
Buena Vista University