Jacob Priestley Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Nashville, Tn

Hired to drive sales of automotive parts to stocking retailers, distributors, and locally-owned auto parts stores across multiple states within the US and Canada. Responsible for expanding business with existing customers and acquiring new accounts. Negotiates contracts. Also procures aftermarket automotive parts for resale. • Achieved yearly sales quota of 82% (2014), 120% (2015) and 182% (2016)• Ranked #1 in company for sales growth (2015) and (2016)• Currently delivering 45% year-over-year (YOY) average sales growth.• Surpassed all sales goals while delivering 16.5% increase in YOY sales (2015) and $1.7M+ in revenue 73% YOY sales (2016)• Acquired 6 new accounts and reacquired 34 previous company accounts that had not purchased within one year (2015); Acquired 7 new accounts and reacquired 26 previous company accounts (2016)• Develop, manage, and expand clientele within the United States and Canada: ID, IL, LA, NJ, NL, NM, PA, PE, & SK• Manage assigned key manufacturing accounts to procure merchandise at prices that yield the greatest ROI. • Extensive brokering experience of auto parts, commodities, and other goods throughout the United States/Canada/Middle East• Consistently relevant with industry changes, product changes, and market shifts to yield maximum probability for clientele• Effective communicator who excels in relationship building, new customer development, customer retention, maximizing revenue, and up-selling• Ability to maintain a kind and courteous behavior towards every client and their complaints to create win-win solutions

Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida Area

Responsible for P&L, development and implementation of all business development initiatives, and operational oversight of automotive parts brokerage. • Developed company from start-up to top-5 automotive parts brokerage company in 3 years• Surpassed sales goals for 3 consecutive years• Achieved 66%, 35%, and 20% growth in account base in 2012, 2013, and 2014 (prior to acquisition) respectively• Sold corporation to top brokerage company in industry

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Hired to lead sales team responsible for driving sales of automotive parts to stocking retailers, distributors, and locally-owned auto parts stores throughout the US. Partnered with CEO to reestablish corporation and revitalize sales. Established effective sales programs. Developed and implemented branding initiatives that included a new logo, website, and marketing materials.• Ranked #1 in organization for sales performance over 3 consecutive years (2008 - 2011)• Elevated annual sales from $178k to $900K over 3-year period (2008 - 2011)• Recognized for developing strategic partnerships with key manufacturers in procuring merchandise for resale

Lakeland, Florida Area

Hired to oversee operations of organization, lead the security team, and manage all aspects of stage area. Reported to Senior Director of $65M non-profit organization. Successfully directed mass evangelistic meetings to ensure proper staffing, volunteer’s competency, and event structuring that coordinated with the agendas of nightly speakers. Ensured proper communication channels between broadcasting crew, key managing staff members, and all security/emergency detail. • Operations director managing 30+ staff members, 100+ volunteers, security personnel including civilian contract military/police officers, TV broadcasting crew, and board of directors• Planned, executed, and successfully ran stadium conferences, which were in excess of 12,000+ nightly attendees• Trained, managed, and properly assigned roles to 100 volunteers+ per event• Planned room layouts, entertainment programs, workshops and demonstrations• Coordinated staffing requirements and staff briefings• Coordinated nightly with major broadcasting network GodTV• Oversaw the agenda and ensured smooth operation from beginning to end.• Maintained crowd controls and direct communications with local police/security detail for public safety• Planned and scheduled speaking engagements for multiple itinerant pastors/worship leaders • Extensive experience establishing, managing, maintaining, and entertaining key relationships with pastors/worship leaders globally• Immersed in global travel affairs and cross cultural relations• Conducting post-event evaluations

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Hired to oversee global operations of organization. Led sales team. Accurately forecasted sales per engagement and inventory levels to maximize profits. Evaluated, trained, and managed all volunteers. Strategically planned and executed global itinerant speaking engagements. Ensured smooth operations throughout all global engagements with a spirit of excellence. Successfully managed office workflow, clerical duties, and personnel to ensure maximum workflow.• Direct interaction with pastors, leaders, and governmental agencies associated with our ministry• Managed schedules, trip itineraries, and all aspect of itinerant traveling throughout United States, Canada and South Africa• Managed registration processes for all engagement• Properly projected inventory needs and sales per engagement to maximize profits• Managed product sales team and payment processing• Planned room layouts and order of flow to suit needs of itinerant minister• Evaluated, trained, and managed volunteers per engagement• Manage event logistics including AV, speaker needs, catering, collateral's and giveaways• Handle offerings and all aspects of financials• Managed speaking engagements to ensure smooth operation from beginning to end• Coordinate staff requirements, briefings and post event evaluations. • Office duties: assign and monitor clerical responsibilities among office staff, coordinate activities to ensure maximum efficiency, ensure filing systems are maintained and current monitor record keeping, ensure security and confidentiality of data, implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency, review and approve office supply acquisitions, maintain a safe and secure working environment• Handled all monthly donating partner responsibilities: Proper maintaining of database, produce monthly partner letters and product specials, mail all partner materials globally, send marketing emails, and handle all partner inquiries and/or complaints with care

Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida Area

Hired to evaluate new markets for future development, assist developers in all phases of project development, and interact with contractors, vendors, and clients during project management

Minor, Real Estate

I started as a speech major, but soon realized it wasn't so much about speech as it was journalism. I enrolled into RE3010 - Real Estate.

Bachelor Of Arts & Sciences, Speech - Public And Political

Proficient speaking on all levels: interpersonal and nonverbal communication, persuasion and argumentation. Excellent in oral.

High School Degree, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: 4H, BETA Club