Sales Professional

Marquea
Folston

Account Executive · Licensed Realtor · Savannah, GA

10+ years of closing deals, building client relationships, and driving results — in real estate, leasing, and direct sales. Consultative. Persistent. People-first.

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10⁺

Years in Sales & Client Relations

93^%+

Occupancy Closed Through Leasing

456

Units Leased & Managed

100^%

Compliance Record Across All Roles

About

"I don't just sell. I listen, build trust, and find the right solution — every time."

For over 10 years I've worked in high-stakes, relationship-driven environments — guiding buyers through one of the biggest decisions of their lives, closing leases in competitive markets, and now managing a full sales cycle in a high-volume call center environment at DISH Network.

I'm a licensed Georgia Realtor which means I've already proven I can sell something far more complex than most — and I've done it consistently since 2016.

What makes me different? I genuinely care about the person on the other end of the conversation. I ask the right questions, handle objections without pressure, and close because I've earned the trust — not because I pushed for it.

Career History

A decade of closing,
in every role.

Feb 2026 – Present DISH Network

Account Executive

Remote · High-Volume Sales Environment

Manage full inbound and outbound sales cycle for TV and internet services, consistently meeting performance targets
Build rapport quickly with diverse customers, identifying needs and recommending the right solutions to drive conversions
Apply consultative selling techniques and objection handling to convert hesitant prospects into confident buyers

2016 – Present Keller Williams Realty

Licensed Realtor

Active · Concurrent · Savannah, GA

Guide buyers and sellers through one of the largest financial decisions of their lives — from first consultation to closing
Prospect, generate leads, and manage an active client pipeline across Savannah and surrounding markets
Negotiate terms and close residential transactions through trust-based, consultative selling

Jun 2025 – Feb 2026 Konter Management

Property Manager

210-Unit Community · Savannah, GA

Directed leasing and marketing campaigns to drive occupancy — managed the full prospect-to-lease sales funnel
Trained and coached leasing staff on sales techniques, objection handling, and closing strategies
Built resident relationships that drove retention and reduced turnover

Feb 2021 – Jun 2025 Kittle Property Group

Property Manager

246-Unit Community · Savannah, GA

Consistently met or exceeded occupancy targets by driving leasing performance and resident retention strategy
Supervised and coached leasing team — onboarded new hires and trained on sales best practices
Managed full leasing pipeline from lead generation through application, approval, and move-in

Oct 2017 – Jun 2019 Monument / Arlington

Leasing Consultant

Monument Real Estate / Arlington Properties · Savannah, GA

Maintained 93%+ occupancy through consistent leasing performance and customer service excellence
Conducted tours, handled objections, and closed leases with a focus on matching prospects to the right unit
Converted inbound inquiries into signed residents through responsive, relationship-first communication

2014 – 2017 Comcast

Direct Sales Representative

Comcast Central Division · Savannah, GA

Sold TV, internet, and home services through direct and outbound sales in a competitive regional market
Achieved ELITE status — ranked Top 5% of all Direct Sales Representatives in the Central Division
Recognized as Achiever — Top 25% across multiple consecutive performance periods
Consistently exceeded quotas through consultative selling, persistent follow-up, and strong objection handling

Expertise

Built to sell.
Proven to close.

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Full Sales Cycle Management

From first contact to close — prospecting, needs assessment, presenting solutions, handling objections, and sealing the deal in both inbound and outbound environments.

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Consultative Selling

Listen first, sell second. I ask the right questions to understand what clients actually need and match them to the right solution — not just the easiest one.

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Real Estate Sales

Licensed Georgia Realtor since 2016 — active in residential sales, buyer/seller representation, negotiation, and closing across Savannah markets.

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Pipeline & Lead Management

Experienced managing active prospect pipelines, following up consistently, and converting leads into clients through persistent, relationship-first outreach.

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Objection Handling

Comfortable navigating hesitation, price sensitivity, and competitive comparisons — turning "I need to think about it" into a confident yes.

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Client Retention

Built long-term client relationships across real estate and property management — generating referrals, renewals, and repeat business through trust and follow-through.

Software & Platforms

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Yardi Entrata OneSite Fair Housing Compliance

Marquea
Folston

A decade of closing,
in every role.

Proven performance,
recognized by name.

Built to sell.
Proven to close.

Credentialed &
always current.

Let's talk about
your community.

MarqueaFolston

A decade of closing,in every role.

Proven performance,recognized by name.

Built to sell.Proven to close.

Credentialed &always current.

Let's talk aboutyour community.

Marquea
Folston

A decade of closing,
in every role.

Proven performance,
recognized by name.

Built to sell.
Proven to close.

Credentialed &
always current.

Let's talk about
your community.