Austen AJ Siebert
Clayton
Summary
Dynamic business leader and former collegiate athlete with 16+ years of experience driving revenue growth, building and leading high-performance teams, and launching new ventures from the ground up. Proven expertise in sales, operations management, and business development across technology, retail, and service industries. Adept at creating and executing strategic plans, improving processes, and cultivating strong client and community relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
President & COO
Seafort Business Group
Clayton
05.2024 - Current
- Founded and launched two successful retail operations — a pet store/grooming salon (Claws and Paws) and a neighborhood grocery store (Boles Market).
- Built business plans, secured vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, managed build-outs/remodels, and hired/trained staff for both ventures.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, financial performance, marketing, and customer experience.
- Increased MoM sales by 137% in June and 34% in July at Claws and Paws.
- Produced 110% of sales target in July for Boles Market. On track for 120% in August.
- Implemented plan to decrease expense structure by 23% for Claws and Paws and 14% at Boles Market.
- Actively evaluate and perform due diligence on new investment opportunities for the family office portfolio.
Senior Account Executive
VC3 / ThinkGard
09.2021 - 05.2024
- First sales hire for Texas, tasked with establishing and expanding the company’s IT and cybersecurity services presence across the state.
- Managed entire sales process from prospecting through onboarding for municipal and county clients.
- Developed territory growth strategies, implemented outreach processes, and maintained weekly sales activity targets and quarterly revenue goals.
- Built relationships via cold calls, site visits, networking events, and trade shows.
- Collaborated with technical teams to ensure smooth implementation and client satisfaction.
Sales Manager
Discount Roofing
Southlake
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Hired, trained, and managed sales associates, creating sales training curriculum and tracking daily activity to drive results.
- Negotiated contracts and closed deals while overseeing team performance.
- Produced over $615K in revenue in first 8 months of 2021 before departure.
Sales Manager
SimpleFiber Communications
Dallas
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed a 4-person sales team, establishing daily activity goals and coaching to improve productivity.
- Introduced internal order management processes and launched a sales leasing program to drive growth.
Business & Enterprise Account Executive
Charter Communications
Coppell
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Consistently exceeded quota; reached 111% of target in final quarter in role.
Sales Manager, Sewell Cadillac & Sewell Buick/GMC
Sewell Automotive Company
Dallas
10.2010 - 08.2016
- Managed expenses, inventory, merchandising and sales team for #1 Cadillac dealership in global sales (2015).
- Designed and implemented sales incentives and coached team to exceed goals.
Recruiter & Trainer, Corporate Office
Sewell Automotive Company
Dallas
10.2010 - 08.2016
- Directed college recruiting efforts, managed summer internship program for 40+ interns, and taught 5-day sales training to 170+ associates across all dealerships.
Leasing Associate
Pillar Commercial
Dallas
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Led leasing for 4 office buildings and 1 industrial project; prospected tenants through cold calls and site visits.
Sales Associate, Sewell Lexus
Sewell Automotive Company
Dallas
10.2010
- Sold 130 vehicles in first 9 months; achieved 98.4% Customer Satisfaction Index.
Education
BBA - Finance (Real Estate Emphasis), Entrepreneurial Management
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.2009
Skills
- Business operations and sales leadership
- Project and process management
- Strategic planning and negotiation
- Client relationship management
- Market development and P&L oversight
- CRM proficiency
- Team development and contract management
Timeline
President & COO
Seafort Business Group
05.2024 - Current
Senior Account Executive
VC3 / ThinkGard
09.2021 - 05.2024
Sales Manager
Discount Roofing
08.2020 - 09.2021
Sales Manager
SimpleFiber Communications
06.2019 - 06.2020
Business & Enterprise Account Executive
Charter Communications
08.2016 - 06.2019
Sales Manager, Sewell Cadillac & Sewell Buick/GMC
Sewell Automotive Company
10.2010 - 08.2016
Recruiter & Trainer, Corporate Office
Sewell Automotive Company
10.2010 - 08.2016
Leasing Associate
Pillar Commercial
10.2010 - 11.2011
Sales Associate, Sewell Lexus
Sewell Automotive Company
10.2010
BBA - Finance (Real Estate Emphasis), Entrepreneurial Management
Texas Christian University
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