Jake Jacobs
Sr National Account Manager- Walmart at Powerplay Retail™- Claim this Profile
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Jeremy Goldberger
I worked with Jake at Mattel and hired Jake at THQ. Jake is an accomplished and seasoned sales professional who is very dedicated to his work. Jake hits all elements of the sales process, being analytical/determining profitability of a deal, relationship building, strong presentation skills and detailed follow-up. Jake also works out of the box, coming up with new ideas and product concepts to continue to
Jon Jackson
Jake is an outstanding sales executive, with years of experience. He's an expert with national accounts, specifically Wal-Mart and it's divisions, including Sam's Club. One of Jake's most significant skills is his ability to build relationships and manage expectations, both those of his company, and those of his accounts. His resourcefulness in closing deals is unparalleled and impressive. I've known and worked with Jake, at the same company, and as colleagues in the same industry, for over 10 years, and would not hesitate to hire him or recommened him.
Jeremy Goldberger
I worked with Jake at Mattel and hired Jake at THQ. Jake is an accomplished and seasoned sales professional who is very dedicated to his work. Jake hits all elements of the sales process, being analytical/determining profitability of a deal, relationship building, strong presentation skills and detailed follow-up. Jake also works out of the box, coming up with new ideas and product concepts to continue to
Jon Jackson
Jake is an outstanding sales executive, with years of experience. He's an expert with national accounts, specifically Wal-Mart and it's divisions, including Sam's Club. One of Jake's most significant skills is his ability to build relationships and manage expectations, both those of his company, and those of his accounts. His resourcefulness in closing deals is unparalleled and impressive. I've known and worked with Jake, at the same company, and as colleagues in the same industry, for over 10 years, and would not hesitate to hire him or recommened him.
Jeremy Goldberger
I worked with Jake at Mattel and hired Jake at THQ. Jake is an accomplished and seasoned sales professional who is very dedicated to his work. Jake hits all elements of the sales process, being analytical/determining profitability of a deal, relationship building, strong presentation skills and detailed follow-up. Jake also works out of the box, coming up with new ideas and product concepts to continue to
Jon Jackson
Jake is an outstanding sales executive, with years of experience. He's an expert with national accounts, specifically Wal-Mart and it's divisions, including Sam's Club. One of Jake's most significant skills is his ability to build relationships and manage expectations, both those of his company, and those of his accounts. His resourcefulness in closing deals is unparalleled and impressive. I've known and worked with Jake, at the same company, and as colleagues in the same industry, for over 10 years, and would not hesitate to hire him or recommened him.
Jeremy Goldberger
I worked with Jake at Mattel and hired Jake at THQ. Jake is an accomplished and seasoned sales professional who is very dedicated to his work. Jake hits all elements of the sales process, being analytical/determining profitability of a deal, relationship building, strong presentation skills and detailed follow-up. Jake also works out of the box, coming up with new ideas and product concepts to continue to
Jon Jackson
Jake is an outstanding sales executive, with years of experience. He's an expert with national accounts, specifically Wal-Mart and it's divisions, including Sam's Club. One of Jake's most significant skills is his ability to build relationships and manage expectations, both those of his company, and those of his accounts. His resourcefulness in closing deals is unparalleled and impressive. I've known and worked with Jake, at the same company, and as colleagues in the same industry, for over 10 years, and would not hesitate to hire him or recommened him.
Credentials
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Advanced Excel & Access
NorthWest Arkansas Community College -
Microsoft Office 2017
NorthWest Arkansas Community College -
Supply Chain & Retail Repelinishment
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Experience
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Powerplay Retail™
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr National Account Manager- Walmart
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Exertis Almo
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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200 - 300 Employee
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National Sales Manager Retail Group
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Sep 2017 - Nov 2021
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Navarre Corporation (Wynit)
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Bentonville AR
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Walmart Team Lead & National Account Manager
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Jul 2012 - Sep 2017
Responsible for Sales and Logistics of Consumer Electronic product lines to Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. Including: Wearables, Drones, VR Headsets, STEM Toys and IOT/Connected Home. Responsible for Sales and Logistics of Consumer Electronic product lines to Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. Including: Wearables, Drones, VR Headsets, STEM Toys and IOT/Connected Home.
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Encore
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United States
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Retail Sales
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Jan 2009 - Jul 2012
Responsible for Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Best Buy, Office Max and the Military Exchanges. Responsible for Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Best Buy, Office Max and the Military Exchanges.
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THQ
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United States
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Computer Games
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200 - 300 Employee
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National Accounts Manager
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Jun 2006 - Nov 2008
Responsible for the largest revenue generating territory in the company, including Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, GameStop and the Military Exchanges. Responsible for the largest revenue generating territory in the company, including Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, GameStop and the Military Exchanges.
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Palm, Inc.
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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National Account Manager
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Jun 2004 - Jun 2006
Responsible for the day to day account activities of Sam’s Club, CompUSA, Radio Shack, and the Military Exchanges. Responsible for the day to day account activities of Sam’s Club, CompUSA, Radio Shack, and the Military Exchanges.
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Mattel, Inc.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales
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Oct 1996 - May 2004
Complete P&L responsibility for consumer software line to major retail partners including Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, GameStop, Costco, and CompUSA. Managed direct reports with account responsibilty for Ingram Micro, Dell Computer, Amazon.com, AAFES and Fry’s. Complete P&L responsibility for consumer software line to major retail partners including Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, GameStop, Costco, and CompUSA. Managed direct reports with account responsibilty for Ingram Micro, Dell Computer, Amazon.com, AAFES and Fry’s.
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Education
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Midwestern State University
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