John Obrien Email and Phone Number
Experienced Sales Professional with a proven track record of successfully managing a sales team that drove sales growth in the Construction & Forestry Business. Expertise in selling direct to customers, dealers and suppliers. I'm a leader with great communication and negotiation skills, used to achieve targets and deliver exceptional customer service. “Don’t fool yourself into thinking your not going to want to quit, you have to convince yourself to keep going”
Sheppard & Company
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Senior Advisor, Sheppard And Company IncSheppard & CompanyBettendorf, Ia, Us -
Sales - Motivational And Inspirational LeaderJohn Obrien Jul 2024 - Present
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Manager Aftermarket SalesJohn Deere Jun 2016 - Jul 2024Moline, Il, UsManager Aftermarket Sales, North America.Developed and executed strategic sales plans to meet or exceed annual revenue targets. Provided guidance and support to the TABM's, ensuring they had the necessary resources and training to effectively promote and sell John Deere parts. Conducted regular performance reviews, identified areas for improvement, and implemented targeted coaching and training to enhance team productivity and effectiveness. Established and maintained strong relationships with key dealers, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborated with marketing and product management teams to develop promotional campaigns, pricing strategies, resulting in increased parts sales. Providing our dealers and our customers with Parts and Service Solutions, Anytime, Anywhere -
Corporate Business ManagerJohn Deere Mar 2011 - Jun 2016Moline, Il, UsResponsible for managing and enhancing the support process for the Signature customers within the Construction & Forestry division at John Deere.Also responsible for leading and supporting the Quarry & Aggregate Accommodation program. -
Area Sales ManagerJohn Deere Jun 2008 - Mar 2011Moline, Il, UsJohn Deere Credit is one of the largest equipment finance companies in the U.S. with more than 2.4 million accounts and a managed portfolio of nearly $23 billion (U.S.).; Responsible for generating Loan and Lease volume through a dealer network geographically located in the North East. 140% of budget for booked loans, leases and revolving credit products. ($28MM vs budget of $20MM.) -
Vice President/District Sales ManagerCiti Feb 2006 - Jun 2008New York, New York, UsGenerated over $30 Million in new business in my geographic territory. Worked in conjunction with the Citi Banking group soliciting high net worth clients to uncover leasing opportunities resulting in over $25mm in referrals. • Target, solicit and market to the construction equipment industry providing clients with proposals for equipment leasing and financing solutions to acquire assets. • Increased sales volume 135% from $5.5MM in 2006 to $13MM in 2007.• 50% of the volume came from new vendor/dealer relationships that I established in 2006. -
Vice President/District Sales ManagerGeneral Electric Commercial Finance Capital Solutions Jan 2004 - Feb 2006Boston, Ma, UsCommercial Finance has assets of approximately $219 Billion and is headquartered in Stamford, CTNortheast Territory Manager, Boston, MA• Managed IT reseller/vendor relationships and structured financing for their customers. • Prospected and marketed directly to end user clients looking for IT leasing solutions. • Increased Volume 40% Q1 2004 to Q1 2005, Increased Volume 30% Q2 2004 to Q2 2005.• 2005 booked volume was up 20% at standard or above GE’s interest rates. • Worked with GE’s public finance division structuring, pricing and reviewing RFP’s for the Public sector. • GE Elfun Member since 1995; GE Elfun is a charity organization that participates in numerous projects nationwide and locally. -
Northeast Territory ManagerKey Equipment Finance Jan 2001 - Jan 2003Cleveland, Ohio, UsK.E.F. is an $11 billion division of Key Corporate Capital/Key Bank ($90 Billion Bank)Leasing Manager, Boston, MA • Generated over $30 Million in new business in my geographic territory.• Worked in conjunction with the Key’s Banking group soliciting high net worth clients to uncover leasing opportunities resulting in over $25mm in referrals. • Compiled and analyzed market and industry information that created a specific leasing program for this geographic territory that generated over $3.0mm worth of new business in 2002. -
Vice President & Senior Account ExecutiveGe Capital Jan 1995 - Jan 2001Norwalk, Ct, UsOriginated and Booked over $60 Million in new Business for GE Capital. Exceeded 1998 budget by 30%, 1999 budget by 45% and 2000 budget by 55% Participated in a Six Sigma Quality project that reduced deal cycle time by 50%. Established a network of corporate clients, brokers and accountants that resulted in numerous referrals and new business volume. -
Assistant Sales Representative/Credit AnalystGe Capital Jan 1997 - Jan 1998Norwalk, Ct, UsCompleted a 6-month G.E. Capital formal sales and credit-training program. Provided Sales Support for 15 Account Executives; created proposals, priced leases and loans, followed up for missing information, called customers and gathered necessary documentation for loans and leases that needed to be booked and funded. Responsible for pricing support and documentation preparation for 15 account executives. -
Portfolio Collection SpecialistGe Capital Jan 1995 - Jan 1997Norwalk, Ct, UsMaintained delinquency rate of less than 1.0% of a $500 Million Portfolio Identified, investigated and resolved customer disputes. Workouts. Collected over $1.5 Million in late charges that went directly to the bottom line in 1995.
John Obrien Education Details
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Framingham State UniversityEconomics -
PvmhsBusiness
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John Obrien's current role is Senior Advisor, Sheppard and Company Inc.
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John Obrien attended Framingham State University, Pvmhs.
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