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Decorey Jones

Decorey Jones

dallas

Summary

Accomplished tech sales professional with a proven track record of leadership and success. Skills honed through a distinguished career as a professional basketball player, coach, and business development. Excelled in diverse environments across 18 countries, winning numerous sales awards and securing seven championships. Earned three MVP awards for outstanding performance. Competitive spirit and unwavering dedication to success drive sales approach, focused on solving client problems and achieving objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Inside Sales Representative SMB

Paychex Inc
07.2024 - Current

Specialize in delivering tailored payroll and HR solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them streamline operations and achieve their goals.

Ranked Top 10 in Division for Product Demonstrations using ClearSlide
Conducted 60-70 outbound calls daily to drive lead generation and engagement
Delivered 2-3 sales presentations daily to prospective clients
Consistently exceeded sales quota by achieving 110% of unit goals
Generated $15,000-$20,000 in monthly revenue through effective client solutions

Outside Sales Representative

Amazon Key For Business
01.2024 - 04.2024

Identifying and securing new business opportunities to expand market presence.


Cultivating strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of Amazon Key’s innovative products and services, providing tailored solutions that meet customer requirements.


Implementing effective sales strategies to achieve and surpass targets, consistently driving revenue growth. Conducting thorough market research to identify trends and opportunities, keeping ahead of the competition.

-100 Cold Calls Weekly
-3 SQL Weekly
-$4,000 MRR

Business Development Representative

Ziflow
01.2023 - 12.2023

Responsible for educating the market and qualifying leads. Run targeted campaigns focused primarily on cold calling, referral email drafting, developing and qualifying leads to the point of handoff to the Account Executive.

Makes 4000+ Cold Calls Monthly
Engages 100+ Conversations Monthly
Sends 4500+ Emails Monthly
Q3| $11,566 Pipeline Value Created | 13 Opportunities Created
Exceeds monthly meeting set quota 10+
Top 3 BDR's in meetings set weekly
Fast Start Monthly Sales Winner
Invited to Represent Ziflow at Adobe Max Conference LA
Generates $20,000+ MRR within 6 months
Prospects 10 ABM Accounts Monthly

Youth Baskertball Coach

Atlanta Hawks
05.2022 - 05.2023

As a basketball coach and event organizer, I have had the privilege of developing athletes and creating impactful events. My experience includes:


  • Hosting City-Wide Basketball Camps: Designed and led camps that enhanced athletes' skills, from beginners to advanced players.
  • Achieving USA Gold Coaching License: Earned this prestigious certification and was selected to coach at the USAB Youth Clinic, demonstrating my commitment to coaching excellence.
  • Youth Development & Training: Developed and trained youth groups, focusing on improving basketball fundamentals, coordination, and overall performance.
  • Building Key Partnerships: Cultivated strong relationships with facility directors and corporate partners to successfully execute a variety of sporting events.
  • Instruction & Mentorship: Provided coaching to children and youth, focusing on basketball fundamentals while being a positive role model both on and off the court.
  • Athlete Monitoring & Injury Prevention: Actively monitored players during events and practices, ensuring quick response to injuries and prioritizing safety.
  • Talent Evaluation & Team Building: Evaluated players’ skills and strengths to strategically assign positions that maximized team performance.
  • Event Creation & Management: Organized training camps, workshops, player clinics, and tournaments, providing athletes with valuable learning experiences and opportunities to showcase their talents.


I am passionate about developing young athletes and creating environments where they can thrive both on the court and in life.

Sales Account Executive

BrookBurg & Co
12.2022 - 01.2023

As an Account Executive at Brook Burg & Co., I specialized in promoting CBD products by managing a designated territory and conducting face-to-face meetings with businesses.


My role involved building strong relationships with clients, educating them on product benefits, and driving sales through personalized consultations and hands-on demonstrations.


Generates $1,000 USD revenue weekly
Selected to train 3 new account managers on the base of my stellar track record
B2B Sales

Department Manager

Dicks Sporing Goods
04.2022 - 12.2022

Responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing a team of sales associates, and driving overall departmental performance. I successfully increased efficiency and productivity by implementing strategic processes and fostering a high-performing team. Key achievements include:



  • Promoted within 3 months to Department Manager
  • Effective Recruitment and Training: Led the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new sales representatives to ensure they were equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Sales Performance Analysis: Regularly analyzed monthly sales data for various shoe brands, identifying trends and opportunities to drive growth.
  • Revenue Growth: Achieved a remarkable $34,818 USD increase in MTD sales, reflecting a 33% overall growth in the department.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Enhanced customer service by improving OSAT feedback scores by 15%, ensuring an exceptional in-store experience and fostering customer loyalty.

COO | Business Development

Sky Scout
04.2021 - 04.2022

As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Business Development Lead at Sky Scout, I played a pivotal role in driving the growth and expansion of our automated camera technology solution. My responsibilities included:


  • Business Development & Sales: Led efforts to pitch, present, and sell our innovative camera technology to international sports leagues, effectively addressing the growing challenges of workforce shortages during COVID-19 restrictions.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Built relationships with key stakeholders in the sports industry, fostering partnerships that allowed our technology to gain widespread adoption.
  • Market Expansion: Identified and capitalized on new market opportunities, expanding Sky Scout’s reach across global sports organizations in need of remote broadcasting and automated camera solutions.
  • Problem Solving & Innovation: Developed tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of sports leagues, ensuring our technology provided efficient, cost-effective, and scalable alternatives to traditional camera operations.


My work at Sky Scout was focused on helping sports leagues maintain broadcast capabilities and audience engagement during unprecedented times, while streamlining operations and reducing dependency on manual labor.

Professional Baskerball Player

FIBA Basketball
08.2012 - 01.2022

As a professional basketball player with experience in over 18 different countries, I have had the privilege of competing at the highest levels of international basketball. Throughout my career, I have achieved:


  • 7 Championships: Played an integral role in leading teams to 7 league championships across multiple countries, demonstrating leadership, skill, and consistency.
  • 3 MVPs: Earned 3 Most Valuable Player awards, recognized for my outstanding performance, impact on the court, and ability to elevate my team's success.
  • Multiple All-Star Game Appearances: Selected to numerous All-Star games, showcasing my elite talent and status as one of the top players in various leagues.
  • Player of the Week Honors: Consistently recognized for exceptional performances with multiple Player of the Week awards, highlighting my ability to deliver under pressure.


My journey through international basketball has shaped me into a versatile, high-performing athlete with a deep understanding of the global game, team dynamics, and overcoming challenges both on and off the court.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
05-2012

Associate of Science - Business

Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier, LA
05-2010

No Degree - Business

East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX
05-2009

Skills

  • Compelling presentations
  • Promotional selling
  • Cold calling
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Persuasive negotiator
  • Data entry
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Objection handling
  • Analytical thinking
  • Tenacious follow-up
  • Networking enthusiast
  • Project coordination
  • Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Consultative sales approach
  • Territory management
  • Closing techniques
  • Dependable
  • Driven
  • Pipeline development
  • New business development
  • Rapport building
  • Lead qualification
  • Prospect Follow-up

Languages

Spanish
Elementary (A2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Software

Salesforce

Chili Piper

Clear Slide

Orum

Chorus

One Note

Sales Loft

Outreach

Zoom Info

Slack

Hubspot

Toby

Loom

HG Insights

Timeline

Inside Sales Representative SMB

Paychex Inc
07.2024 - Current

Outside Sales Representative

Amazon Key For Business
01.2024 - 04.2024

Business Development Representative

Ziflow
01.2023 - 12.2023

Sales Account Executive

BrookBurg & Co
12.2022 - 01.2023

Youth Baskertball Coach

Atlanta Hawks
05.2022 - 05.2023

Department Manager

Dicks Sporing Goods
04.2022 - 12.2022

COO | Business Development

Sky Scout
04.2021 - 04.2022

Professional Baskerball Player

FIBA Basketball
08.2012 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Faulkner University

Associate of Science - Business

Bossier Parish Community College

No Degree - Business

East Texas Baptist University
Decorey Jones