Matthew Barnes, Pga Email & Phone Number

Bonita Springs, Florida, United States

Charleston, Sc

Signature Golf is a leading luxury golf travel company providing once-in-a-lifetimegolfing experiences to UK, Ireland and beyond, with a growing presence in theUSA travel market. As a Regional Director for Signature Golf I provide state-of-the-art marketing tools to showcase the very best of international and domestic golf packages to local PGA Sections, PGA Golf Professionals, Membership Directors, Corporate Travel Opportunities, and Charity Sponsorships. The golf packages are designed to provide some of the best opportunities to play the iconic golf courses, widely known from hosting many OPEN Championships over the past 100+ years. Our Head office is based out of Bonita Springs, Florida with international offices in Scotland and England.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Transferred from Orange Park INFINITI dealership to Atlantic Boulevard dealership after 9 months. Generated luxury vehicle sales, building rapport with prospects and closing deals; quickly learned the automotive market without prior experience and completed INFINITI's in-depth sales training and certification program.- Consistently achieved #1 scores on Customer Satisfaction Index out of 9 peers at Atlantic and 5 peers at Orange Park, based on customer surveys; earned their appreciation with high level of customer service, product knowledge, and professionalism. - Succeeded in commission-only sales environment with no base salary, working as part of the team to achieve the dealership's monthly sales goals. - Leveraged CRM software for follow-up, consistently entering prospect data into CRM and following up on time.

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl

Spearheaded business development throughout the Southeastern U.S. and Caribbean for newly introduced software with no brand awareness. Presented product demos, managed extended sales cycles, cultivated strategic partnerships, participated in trade shows, and provided on-site management of golf events using the software. - Achieved ~30% success rate securing meaningful conversations (face-to-face or online meetings) with head golf professionals and directors of golf at country clubs; successful in leveraging networking connections, generating referrals, and cold calling to gain access.- Collaborated with the marketing department on design and execution of marketing campaigns.

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl

Acquired new business and repeat business for resort with three golf courses and access to the famous TPC Sawgrass. Secured accounts in a variety of industries, aggressively executing sales strategy to bring nationally recognized golf tournaments and events to the resort. - Negotiated contracts, provided budget reports, and coordinated with other departments on event operations. - Exceeded all annual sales targets: averaged 110% to goal for annual catering revenue and 104% for total revenue through diligent networking, thoughtful prospecting, inside sales / phone sales, effective tradeshow participation, outside sales calls, and media blitzes. - Recognized for #1 closing percentage (27%) out of ~9 team members, and for highest percent to goal in FY13. - Successfully used upselling strategies to increase F&B revenue—achieved 118% to goal for FY12, and 201% in the first quarter of FY14. - Drove repeat business from numerous groups, developing loyalty and fueling sales growth by demonstrating a commitment to providing attentive service, developing solutions that fit their budgets, and being responsive.- Attracted global clientele after initiating relationship with the International Association of Golf Tour Operators; this strategy also led to members of the association voting the property "Golf Resort of the Year." Received multiple awards, including Millionaire Club Award for 7-figure sales revenue in FY12, and Starz Awards for performance in FY12 and FY13.

Atlanta, Ga

In this newly created role, developed a program that provides the magazine's advertisers (major golf brands and golf resorts worldwide with opportunities to interact in person with head golf professionals from top country clubs and resorts. The program helps brands build relationships with these key decision makers, and provides additional revenue for the magazine.- Leveraged sales skills in successful recruiting effort that grew list of participating golf pros ("ambassadors") from 200 to 500+ during 4-year tenure—securing names from elite clubs and resorts throughout the U.S. - Consistently filled 100% of promised ambassador slots for trips to premier global golf destinations, ensuring the trips lived up to customer expectations for access to decision makers for premier pro shops.

St. Petersburg, Fl