Jake Flota Email & Phone Number

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Registered Representative offering securities products and services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, A Licensed Insurance Agency.

Agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company

Elgin, Il

-Managed up to eight domestic sales territories ranging from the West, Midwest, South and Northeastern parts of the United States. Position focus on driving sales through key distributors and coordinating sales growth with sales representatives.-Generated 1.8 million dollars in sales for the fiscal year of 2019, meeting domestic sales targets.-Organized and executed product training initiatives to sales representatives and distribution partners with a focus on expanding product knowledge, developing market strategies, and enhancing sales growth.-Traveled frequently to better establish industry relationships and execute product demonstrations.-Experience in closing sales leads through multiple sales channels.-Assisted with the management of trade show project duties from concept to completion including: planning, on floor coordination, product demonstrations, elevating brand awareness, and expanding the Middleby Marshall customer base. Trade shows included the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show, National Restaurant Association Show, The International Pizza Expo, and the North American Convenience Store Show

Elgin, Il

• Communicated with the Director of Public Relations to accomplish the following: o Produced press releases for variety of products, helping those products gain traction in the food service industry.o Organized and assisted with preparations for food trade shows Middleby participated in (NAFEM, NACS, KBIS, NRA), adding new customers and keeping investors informed with first hand presentations.o Coordinated with Ad agencies for Middleby Marshall and Concordia Beverage Systems.o Determined and produced invite list for Middleby’s annual investor day event.o Showcased Middleby Marshall’s award winning efforts in the restaurant industry.o Responsible for securing print and broadcast media interviews for an Executive in Middleby Corp.

Edwardsville, Il

• Evaluate and selecting proper solutions for complex situations.o The busy schedule of the University Center forces efficiency and thinking on the go to maintain a healthy and clean environment.• Coordinate various personalities to accomplish production.o I am responsible to maintain my work area no matter what students are working under me.• I lead by example to transform and teach young students proper work ethic through my punctuality, attention to detail, and hard working mentality. • Collaborate with other supervisors to work through problems efficiently.