Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Certification
Snowboarding and Cooking
North Star Award
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Jake Wilson

Account Executive
Santa Clara,CA

Summary

Established Account Executive, gifted at lead generation and customer issue resolution. Engaging, personable, and increasing business opportunities through dynamic marketing strategies, sharp communication skills, and dedication to customer service.

Total Sales Revenue - $20 Million +

Won the North Star award in 2021 at the yearly Vegas national sales conference.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Executive

Turn
San Jose, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Boosted client satisfaction by developing and maintaining strong relationships through effective communication.
  • Visits 5-6 shops daily to ensure the brand is top of mind with retail staff.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations, solidifying the company's reputation as a trusted partner in their respective industries.
  • Negotiated contracts successfully, securing favorable terms for both the company and clients.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on product offerings, ensuring accurate representation during sales pitches or negotiations with clients.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with existing clients to assess their needs and identify upselling opportunities.
  • Work's closely with BA team to ensure product sell-through happens at the retail level.

Account Executive

710 Labs
San Jose, CA
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and

existing accounts to drive revenue growth.

  • Gathered information from clients to secure

accounts, verify payment and identify special

requirements.

  • Strengthened customer relationships with proactive

and collaborative approach to managing needs.

  • Leveraged CRM to collect, organize and manage

sales data and customer information.

Collaborated with internal teams to develop

account strategy.

  • Handled 2 territories (Sac and Bay Area).

Account Executive

Curaleaf
San Jose, CA
03.2019 - 01.2023
  • Produced 25% of total sales in CA each month.
  • Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Researched competitive landscape and emerging technologies to position brand in global marketplace.
  • Stayed up-to-date on emerging industry and product standards and trends to revitalize accounts.
  • Managed sales cycle to maintain solid customer base.
  • Leveraged CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.
  • Created and executed account strategies to translate organizational goals into client activities.
  • Trained clients on product features and updates to secure buy-in.
  • Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
  • Gained understanding of goals, objectives and processes to meet client business needs.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop account strategy.
  • Serviced accounts and proposed new products and services to maximize revenue.
  • Managed Key Accounts such as Gold Flora, Elemental Wellness, The Parent Company, High Times, Purple Lotus, and FlorX.

Production Specialist

Curaleaf
Royal Oak, Michigan
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Monitored production line for unsafe behaviors or incorrect techniques and worked with managers to resolve problems.
  • Documented deviations in procedures or appearance on production batch sheets for management review.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Hit daily quota of 1,000 units filled, capped and labeled.

Brand Ambassador

Curaleaf
Portland, Oregon
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Managed over 50 accounts throughout Oregon.
  • Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
  • Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
  • Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
  • Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
  • Conducted consumer surveys and analyzed purchasing trends.
  • Developed recap reports to communicate competition trends, product introductions and new promotions.
  • Placed new and existing brand products in competitive retail locations.
  • Designed, filled, and arranged eye-catching product floorsets to increase sales.
  • Identified key high-traffic, consumer-centric locations and built rapport with prospective customers and vendors.

Sales Operations Associate

Curaleaf
Portland, Oregon
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Assigned sales organization objectives to sales team members in accordance with production schedule to meet business volume demands.
  • Instructed field sales team members on access and optimal leverage of CRM and other database technologies in cultivating customer relationships and driving sales performance.
  • Collaborated with sales team to qualify potential leads through discussion of product and service needs, laying groundwork for selection of powerful combinations of product and service offerings.
  • Worked closely with sales management to inspect sales process quality and prioritize opportunities for improvement.

Production Worker

Curaleaf
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Hit quota of 1,500 units produced each day.

Education

High School Diploma -

Walled Lake Central High School
Commerce Township, MI
05.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences

Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI
01.2014

Skills

Account servicing

Relationship building and management

Written and verbal communication

Territory Management

Customer rapport

Marketing strategy implementation

Contract Negotiation

Forecast preparation

Software

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Tableau

Certification

Disney Leadership Excellence

Snowboarding and Cooking

These two activities help me find some personal balance whenever life gets hectic. 

North Star Award

Best overall sales rep during the 2021 year working at Curaleaf.

Timeline

Account Executive

Turn
03.2024 - Current

Account Executive

710 Labs
03.2023 - 12.2023

Account Executive

Curaleaf
03.2019 - 01.2023

Production Specialist

Curaleaf
01.2019 - 04.2019

Brand Ambassador

Curaleaf
07.2018 - 03.2019

Sales Operations Associate

Curaleaf
07.2017 - 07.2018

Production Worker

Curaleaf
05.2016 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Walled Lake Central High School

Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences

Oakland Community College
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