James Thompson

Director, Business Development at Eliant at Eliant

James Thompson has a diverse work experience spanning several positions and industries. James currently holds the position of Director of Business Development at Eliant, Inc., a role they have held since March 2023. Prior to this, James worked as a Sales Manager at EBizCharge from November 2022 to March 2023 and as a Sales Manager at Seashine Financial, LLC from December 2021 to December 2022.

Before their recent roles, James was a Sales Manager at Quest International Inc. from February 2020 to December 2021. In this position, they were responsible for developing new business opportunities, increasing market share, revenue, and profitability. James also worked closely with the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Department to execute sales initiatives.

From July 2017 to February 2020, James held multiple roles at Trojan Professional Services, Inc., including Sales Manager and Senior Sales & Marketing Manager. During this time, they designed strategic business plans, implemented compensation structures, and increased sales by 267% per representative. James also focused on reducing cancellations and enhancing customer retention.

In 2016, James worked as an Interim Sales Manager at VFS Fire & Security Services, where they designed and implemented a strategic business plan, exceeded goals for new services, and developed marketing strategies. Prior to that, from November 2015 to November 2016, they were a Sales Manager at Beachside Recovery Center, LLC, where they increased weekly sales by 86% and improved leads-to-order conversion rates by 41%.

James started their career at Allied Business Schools in March 2009 as an Inside Sales Manager, consistently surpassing sales quotas and exceeding daily effort goals. Before that, from February 2004 to March 2009, they worked as a Real Estate Agent at Remax Business, managing over $30 million in listings and actively seeking new clients.

Overall, James Thompson brings a wealth of experience in business development, sales management, and strategic planning to their current role at Eliant, Inc.

James Thompson attended Westmont College where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Small Business Administration/Economics. James also completed a Bachelor of Business Administration & Economics degree with a focus on Business Management and Economics at the same institution. The time duration for each of these degrees is not specified.

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    Director, Business Development at Eliant

    March, 2023 - present

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