Jason Johnson
Moonee Ponds,Australia
Summary
Commercially driven business development professional with a strong record in negotiating and closing over 300 residential property transactions. Proven ability to build a robust referral network that generates repeat business and new client opportunities, leveraging a foundation in elite sport and small business ownership.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant & Auctioneer
Jellis Craig
Melbourne, Australia
10.2021 - Current
- Negotiated and closed 300+ residential property transactions, consistently delivering strong commercial outcomes in a competitive market.
- Managed end-to-end client engagement, from acquisition through to negotiation and closing, ensuring a high level of service and retention.
- Established strong referral network, generating repeat business and new client opportunities through trusted relationships, enhancing client loyalty.
- Built and managed sales pipeline through proactive prospecting and relationship-driven business development, increasing client engagement and opportunities.
- Leveraged networking and community engagement to identify opportunities, connecting buyers, sellers, and industry stakeholders for mutually beneficial outcomes.
Co Founder & Director
Dineamic Food
Melbourne, Australia
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Grew the business from start up to a nationally recognised brand operating successfully for over 17 years.
- Secured and managed long-term commercial partnerships with major sporting organisations including AFL clubs and governing bodies.
- Identified and converted new business opportunities through targeted outreach, referrals, and relationship-led sales strategies, resulting in increased client engagement.
- Delivered large-scale corporate and sporting event catering, leveraging events to strengthen relationships and secure repeat business.
- Built and maintained a strong network of corporate clients, suppliers, and partners, contributing to consistent revenue growth.
- Participated in commercial negotiations, partnership agreements, and client relationships.
- Co Founded and help scale a national food and catering business, building strong commercial partnerships across the sporting and corporate sectors.
Professional AFL Footballer
Essendon Football Club
Melbourne, Australia
01.1996 - 01.2008
- Competed at elite level in Australian sports for 12 years.
- Cultivated extensive network across AFL industry, enhancing collaboration with clubs, corporate partners, and key stakeholders.
- Represented club at corporate functions and community engagement events, strengthening relationships with stakeholders and promoting club initiatives.
- Developed strong communication, relationship-building and leadership capabilities in high-performance environments.
- Forged long-standing connections within Essendon network and broader football community, contributing to club’s visibility and outreach.
Education
High School Diploma -
Assumption
Kilmore, VIC11-1995
Skills
Sales Pipeline Development
- Sales Conversion
- Lead Generation
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Revenue Growth
- Retention
- Negotiation
- Sales pipeline
- Commercial Partnerships
- B2B Introductions
- Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Networking
- Event Engagement
- Corporate Engagement
- Referral development
- Network Building
- Advanced Spreadsheet Tools
- Medium Microsoft Software Packages
- Industry software
- Auction Management Systems
- Data Analysis Tools
- Market Analysis Tools
- Real Estate Analytics
- Property Valuation Tools
- Sales Proposal Development
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Sales Consultant & Auctioneer
Jellis Craig
10.2021 - Current
Co Founder & Director
Dineamic Food
01.2009 - 01.2023
Professional AFL Footballer
Essendon Football Club
01.1996 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Assumption