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James Jacobson

SAINT PAUL

Summary

As a business owner and former Financial Advisor at Edward D. Jones and sales expert at Denny Heckers I'm adept at fostering client relationships and driving customer satisfaction. Proven expertise in sales, financial management and business development, leading to increased assets under management and repeat business. Skilled in communication and maximizing profit ensuring exceptional service delivery.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

A Father's Tool Belt Llc
04.2019 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Financial Advisor

Edward D. Jones & Co. L.P.
07.2011 - 01.2017
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
  • Established new client relationships by conducting thorough needs assessments during initial consultations.
  • Managed 300 households and 800 small business accounts with high "client satisfaction.

• Expanded market share in my area and providing timely solutions for clients.


• Developed strong relationships in my community through volunteer events and prospecting activities

  • Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
  • Increased assets under management through targeted business development efforts.

Custom Finance Manager

Denny Heckers Automotive Group
04.2007 - 08.2009

Analyzed credit profiles to provide the best fit to lenders guidelines, while seeking the highest profits possible.

Supported the business office by creating back end profit and serving as back up finance manager.

Served as a mentor to new employees resulting in an amicable working environment.

Assisting in inventory management by updating the database on a daily basis, resulting in a more efficient selling process.

Internet Sales Team And Salesman.

Denny Heckers Automotive Group
03.2005 - 07.2007
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their needs, boosting satisfaction rates.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying potential clients and conducting persuasive product presentations.

Education

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Gunsmithing

Pine Technical College
Pine City, MN
06.2016

Associates -

North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN
04.2011

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Business management
  • Marketing
  • Financial management
  • Business development
  • Sales leadership
  • Customer retention

Accomplishments

Edward Jones- Increased branch assets from 18to 31 million in three years while maintaining existing relationships.

Denny Heckers- Multiple salesman of the moth awards and fast promotion within.

A Father's Tool Belt- Consistently held a top 5 position on thumbtack as a Handyman and remodeling service and achieved an average of 30% repeat and referral business.

Timeline

Owner

A Father's Tool Belt Llc
04.2019 - Current

Financial Advisor

Edward D. Jones & Co. L.P.
07.2011 - 01.2017

Custom Finance Manager

Denny Heckers Automotive Group
04.2007 - 08.2009

Internet Sales Team And Salesman.

Denny Heckers Automotive Group
03.2005 - 07.2007

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Gunsmithing

Pine Technical College

Associates -

North Hennepin Community College
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