John W. Melville
About John W. Melville
John W. Melville serves as the Director of Government Sales at Overstock.com, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales management across various companies, including ZAGG, Inc. and Deseret News, and possesses a strong background in digital advertising and marketing.
Work at Overstock
John W. Melville has served as the Director of Government Sales at Overstock.com since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing government sales initiatives and strategies. His tenure at Overstock spans three years, during which he has leveraged his extensive experience in sales management to enhance the company's outreach to government entities. He operates from Salt Lake City, Utah, where Overstock is headquartered.
Previous Experience at ZAGG, Inc.
Before joining Overstock, John W. Melville worked at ZAGG, Inc. for seven years, from 2009 to 2016. He held multiple positions, including Director of Wireless Sales and Director of Sales. His responsibilities included managing sales teams and developing sales strategies that contributed to the company's growth in the wireless market. He later served as Senior Director of Wireless Sales and Training from 2016 to 2018.
Background in Digital Sales and Marketing
John W. Melville has a background in digital sales and marketing, having worked at Deseret News as the Director of Digital Sales and Marketing Solutions from 2018 to 2020. His experience in this role involved developing marketing solutions that enhanced the company's digital presence and sales performance. This expertise complements his current position in government sales.
Education and Expertise
John W. Melville studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Public Relations and Business Management. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in sales management, digital advertising, and social media. These skills are integral to his strategic approach in his current role at Overstock.
Career at AT&T and Qwest Communications
John W. Melville's career includes significant roles at AT&T Wireless and Qwest Communications. He worked at AT&T from 1993 to 1998, where he held positions such as Regional Channel Manager and Director of Sales. He then served as Senior Manager of National Retail Distribution at Qwest Communications for one year in 1999. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in sales and distribution management.