Peyton Canaday
Senior Account Executive | B2B Sales & Client Growth
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About
Results-driven sales professional with experience spanning logistics, design consulting, and hospitality. Proven track record growing accounts from loss to $50K+ profit. Skilled at building client relationships, managing pipelines, and closing in fast-paced environments.
Experience
Senior Account Executive - Magellan Logistics and Transport - Jacksonville, FL
(2024-02 - 2026-02)
- Grew account from unprofitable to generating $50K+ in profit, ranking it 2nd largest on the team
- Managed and expanded a multi-client pipeline through consistent relationship-building and strategic follow-up
- Thrived in a high-velocity logistics environment requiring daily prioritization across competing client demands
Design/Sales consultant - Closet Factory Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL
(2023-09 - 2024-02)
- Converted design consultations into sales by producing client-facing 3D CAD renderings of custom storage solutions
- Built and maintained a client pipeline, guiding buyers from initial inquiry through final purchase
- Developed space planning expertise to deliver functional, aesthetically tailored closet designs
Sales Development Intern - Gartner - Fort Myers, FL
(2023-05 - 2023-08)
- Prospected and qualified enterprise leads, supporting senior reps in facilitating executive-level sales meetings
- Built executive presence and mastered outbound outreach within a structured B2B sales methodology
- Accelerated pipeline activity through targeted research and lead qualification for the sales team
Room Sales Intern - Ponte Vedra Inn and Club - Jacksonville, FL
(2022-06 - 2022-08)
- Delivered AAA Five Diamond-standard guest service; managed room bookings and event blocking for a premier resort
Front of House Manager - Back 40 Urban Fresh - Jacksonville, FL
(2022-06 - 2024-12)
- Managed front-of-house operations including staff scheduling, guest resolution, entertainment payments, and nightly close
Serving Staff / Bartender - Back 40 Urban Fresh - Jacksonville, FL
(2019-06 - 2024-12)
- Served up to 8 tables simultaneously while bartending for the full restaurant, building a loyal returning guest base
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Sales - Florida State University (2023-08)
