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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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JOHN GAVINOVICH

J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Jim Thorpe

Work Preference

Job Search Status:

Open to work

Desired start date:

Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Transportation Manager IITerritory Sales ManagerSales AssociateSleep ExpertSenior Store Manager

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancement
20
years of professional experience

Sales, operations, and transportation leader with 18+ years of experience driving revenue, managing teams, and improving customer service. Proven success in transportation operations, retail management, territory sales, and logistics.

Work History

Transportation Manager II

6 Months
J.B. Hunt Transport Services | 02.2026 - Current

Driver Management — Manage day‑to‑day driver operations, plan routes, assign loads, and lead regular safety meetings to maintain efficient and compliant workflows.Customer Service — Serve as the on‑site point of contact for customer partners, ensuring shipping needs are met and service expectations are consistently achieved.

Problem Resolution — Respond quickly to operational issues such as delays, weather disruptions, and equipment concerns to maintain service continuity.Safety & Compliance — Ensure full adherence to DOT regulations, monitor driver hours, review incidents, and reinforce safe operating practices across the fleet.Administrative Oversight — Handle driver payroll, equipment inventory, and daily operational documentation with accuracy and consistency.

Territory Sales Manager

1 Year 1 Month
Archbold Furniture | 10.2024 - 11.2025

Territory Manager/Sales Representative at Archbold Furniture Company is responsible for managing sales in their territories. This role involves building relationships with dealers, promoting the company's solid wood furniture products, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position requires a strong sales background, particularly in the furniture industry, and the ability to travel frequently to meet clients and manage accounts effectively.

Manage sales activities in their territories.

Build and maintain long-term relationships with dealers.

Promote and sell Archbold Furniture's products to customers.

Provide exceptional customer service and support during dealer visits.

Achieve sales targets and contribute to the company's growth.

Travel frequently to meet clients and attend industry events.

Sales Associate

3 Months
Mattress Warehouse | 07.2024 - 10.2024

provide customers with a relaxed, shopping experience, helping them design and build their ideal sleep systems. Sales associates use technology like tablets, mobile point of sales (POS), and the bedMatch system to assist customers. They also help the management team ensure the store is properly merchandised and execute company marketing programs.

Sleep Expert

1 Year 7 Months
Sleep Number Corporation | 10.2022 - 05.2024

Provide a world-class customer experience. Utilize a proven sales process to discover each customer’s unique sleep needs and lead them through a selection of Sleep Number products that will deliver “the best sleep of their life.”

Build relationships with customers. Proactively and effectively communicate product features and benefits, as well as promotional information. Provide timely,

Senior Store Manager

7 Years 5 Months
Mattress Firm | 05.2015 - 10.2022

Manage multiple locations and multiple sales associates.

• Assist guest on product knowledge, exchanges and warranties.

• Maintain and achieve KPI’s reaching targeted monthly goals.

• Train, manage, motivate, and coach employees in product knowledge, sales, and developmental plans.

• Manage quarterly inventory count and discrepancies.

• Ensure store execution of product merchandising, marketing, and POP standards.

• Schedule staff weekly to drive store goals and profitability.

Trade Show Coordinator

8 Years 1 Month
Brink's Global Services | 07.2006 - 08.2014

Coordinate transportation of merchandise to and from major shows throughout the U.S.

• Coordinate security detail

• Create show budget and projection expense reports

• Arrange car rentals and hotel accommodations for employees and subcontractors

• Manage and cross trained more than 20 employees and subcontractors

• Respond to affiliate inquires on billing

• Exhibit strategic leadership through organizational, consultative, analytical and problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Corona High School | Corona, CA

Skills

Sales Leadership
Customer Service
Team Development
Operations Management
Transportation Management
Territory Sales
Account Management
DOT Compliance
Route Planning
Inventory Control
KPI Management
Problem Resolution
Logistics Coordination

Accomplishments

Employee of the Month at Brinks Global Services.

Finalized $100,000 in sales ina single month at Mattress Firm.

Awarded as the Transportation Manager II Regional Winner for Quarter 2, recognizing exceptional leadership, operational performance, and driver

Timeline

Transportation Manager II

J.B. Hunt Transport Services
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

Territory Sales Manager

Archbold Furniture
10.2024 - 11.2025Read More

Sales Associate

Mattress Warehouse
07.2024 - 10.2024Read More

Sleep Expert

Sleep Number Corporation
10.2022 - 05.2024Read More

Senior Store Manager

Mattress Firm
05.2015 - 10.2022Read More

Trade Show Coordinator

Brink's Global Services
07.2006 - 08.2014Read More

Corona High School

High School Diploma
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JOHN GAVINOVICH