John Watson Jr: Account Executive/Business Development in Draper, UT
John Watson Jr
Account Executive/Business Development
Draper | United States
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Interests
Nasa
· high altitude ballooning · ham radio amateur extra (call sign wm3v) · road racing (pca
Mpra
Scca) · co-founder and vice president of the international minox historical society · genealogy -- created and maintain http://watsonclan.com · eagle scout
Industries
Outdoor
Summary
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Work experience
TaskEasy
Account Executive/Business Development | 09/2014 - Current
• Researched and vetted new channels for lead generation.
• Initiated relationships with a number of large high profile national clients
Ethan Allen of Utah
Vice President of Operations | 01/2001 - 08/2014
• Reduced break even by over 25%.
• Increased sales by 20% by creating a new market segment while main market was decreasing.
• Increased core sales by 10-20% each year 2009-2013.
• Recognized Globally as Outstanding Ethan Allen Operator 2013.
• Recognized Globally as #1 Ethan Allen Retailer in Customer Service 2012.
• Ethan Allen National Dealer Advisory Committee for the Chairman 2011-2014.
• Furniture Pro Point of Purchase Software Advisory Group 2006-2012.
Red Butte Financial
President | 12/2010 - 07/2014
• Created over $700,000 in additional Ethan Allen orders in first year.
• Researched and implemented a strategic business plan in a heavily regulated industry.
• Established novel legal documents and forms alongside attorneys.
Ethan Allen of Utah
Sales Manager | 01/1998 - 01/2001
• Grew sales staff by 40%.
• Consistently met and exceeded sales goals.
• Trained designers on sales tactics, customer relations, product knowledge, and good business practices.
Ethan Allen of Utah
Interior Designer | 01/1994 - 01/1998
• Best first 90 days of sales in company history
• Consistently a top performer
• Developed a large and loyal clientele
Ethan Allen of Utah
Office and Clerical | 01/1990 - 01/1994
• Handled up to $100,000 in cash, checks and credit cards daily
• Balanced and entered daily business up to $500,000 with extreme accuracy and attention to detail
Ethan Allen of Utah
Warehouse and General Labor | 01/1984 - 01/1988
• Touch up and repair of product
• Delivery of home furnishings
• Breaking down of cardboard and cleaning of warehouse
• General facilities maintenance
• Destruction of documents
• Installation of seasonal displays
• Movement of furniture within the store
• Assisting customers with pick up orders
• Cleaning and other tasks as needed in the store or warehouse.
Education history
University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | 1990 - 1994
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