Jennifer Sparks

Jennifer Sparks

Principal @ Inspire Contract Group

About

The most ironic thing about my career? I was adamant I would never go into sales. Senior year of college, when testing for career aptitude my results were off the charts in two categories: sales and agriculture. Farming opportunities for recent college grads who lived at the beach in San Diego were few and far between, and there were bills to pay, so I reluctantly found an entry level sales job, figuring I would last a year or two before finding my “real career." Seventeen years later, I can happily say I love what I do. What I didn’t initially realize, is the skills that make me most successful in sales are innate: I am very curious, I like to learn and am fascinated by a wide range of new ideas and concepts. I love talking to people, but enjoy listening more. I get a deep satisfaction from solving problems and helping others succeed. Most of all I enjoy developing long term relationships and feel fortunate I’ve been able to cultivate these with my customers, as well as my colleagues. As an added bonus, even though I sell desks, I rarely have to sit behind one. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect on commercial interiors, the love/hate that is sales or must-see travel destinations!

Country

United States

City

San Francisco

Industry

Architecture & Planning

Skill

New Business Development, Account Management, Cold Calling, Selling, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Global Sales, Sales, Strategic Planning, Global Account Development, Business Development, Leadership, Sales Process, Customer Service, Furniture, B2B, Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Direct Sales, Global Business Development

Experience

Inspire Contract Group

Principal

Inspire Contract Group

LinkedIn
2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

Northern California, Nevada

Representing a small group of high-quality, forward-thinking furniture manufacturers in the unique Northern California and Nevada markets.

IIDA Northern California

Director, San Francisco City Center

IIDA Northern California

LinkedIn
2023-7 - 2024-6 · 1 yr
IIDA Northern California

Director Elect, San Francisco City Center

IIDA Northern California

LinkedIn
2022-7 - 2023-6 · 1 yr
Humanscale

Global Account Manager

Humanscale

LinkedIn
2015-3 - 2020-2 · 5 yrs

San Francisco Bay Area

Build and develop long-term relationships with Fortune 500 global clients headquartered in the Bay Area. Collaborate with client stakeholders globally to develop corporate workplace standards and strategies and leverage corporate spend. Responsible for global account sales growth, global contract negotiations and new solution development for Humanscale's largest and most strategic clients. Manage account sales strategy with field representatives and support teams across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Support and work closely with all vendors within the client's project scope, including PM firms, brokers, design firms, dealers and installation companies, to ensure we are aligned in meeting and exceeding our client's expectations.

Humanscale

Senior Account Development Representative

Humanscale

LinkedIn
2013-12 - 2015-3 · 1 yr 4 mos

Greater San Diego Area

Managed and grew sales for Humanscale through primary distribution channels, including A&D, dealer, and key end user relationships.

Cramer LLC

Regional Sales Director, West

Cramer LLC

LinkedIn
2012-3 - 2013-12 · 1 yr 10 mos

Developed and managed a strong multi-channel distribution network in the Western US and Pacific Rim regions to drive revenue growth. Hired, managed, trained and supported independent manufacturer's representatives in a thirteen-state West region. Directly represented Cramer to dealers, end users and the A&D community in Southern California. Generated new business and identified partnership opportunities by building strong relationships with contacts throughout the region.

The Sliding Door Company

Account Executive - Commercial Division

The Sliding Door Company

LinkedIn
2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

Greater San Diego Area

Commercial / Construction Division Developed commercial division sales program in the San Diego market for a manufacturer of interior glass doors, walls and partitions. Responsible for commercial sales, business development, market growth, and relationship development with a focus on the architect and design community.

Humanscale

Senior Sales Representative

Humanscale

LinkedIn
2005 - 2008 · 3 yrs

Greater San Diego Area

Cold-called prospective clients from a zero dollar territory to develop a customer base that grew into a nationwide portfolio. Selected as one of three sales representatives in the Western Region to create a national sales program. Negotiated and closed sales with global, national and major accounts. Promoted from Corporate Account Representative to Sales Representative to Senior Sales Representative.

IKON Office Solutions

Account Manager

IKON Office Solutions

LinkedIn
2003 - 2005 · 2 yrs

Greater San Diego Area

Sold litigation copying and imaging solutions to law firms and corporate legal departments in San Diego County. Responsible for sales, service, client relations, and managing customer service representatives.

Education

University of San Diego

University of San Diego

LinkedIn

Communication Studies

1999 - 2003 · 4 yrs

Jennifer Sparks's Contact Information

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