Aaron Baumgartner
Burnsville
Summary
Accomplished sales professional with 12 years of experience in the coatings industry, specializing in business development and customer relationship management. Proven ability to identify new opportunities, negotiate favorable contracts, and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction. Recognized for driving consistent revenue growth and profitability through strategic account management and strong leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Coatings Sales Representative
Sherwin Williams
04.2016 - Current
- Identified and capitalized on new business opportunities through market research, driving consistent year-over-year revenue growth
- Negotiated client contracts and pricing agreements to secure favorable terms while maximizing profitability
- Delivered ongoing client support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently, resulting in high customer satisfaction and retention
- Monitored and analyzed competitor activity within the assigned territory to uncover opportunities for differentiation and strategic improvement
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key accounts, sustaining and expanding business with the largest clients in the territory
- Recommended and specified appropriate products based on customer requirements, technical specifications, and applicable regulatory standards
Sales Representative
Elk River Harley-Davidson
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed in-depth product knowledge across multiple motorcycle brands and models to effectively respond to customer inquiries and support purchasing decisions
- Partnered with the finance department to ensure a seamless and efficient financing process for customers
- Leveraged CRM systems to track customer interactions, manage leads, and maintain accurate sales and activity records
- Led test rides for prospective buyers, demonstrating key features, performance, and benefits to drive purchase confidence
- Proactively followed up with prospective customers to advance leads and close sales opportunities
Kitchen Manager
Green Mill Restaurants
07.2011 - 03.2014
- Directed daily operations of a high-volume kitchen, maintaining efficient workflows and consistent, on-time food preparation
- Developed weekly staff schedules aligned with forecasted demand to optimize labor utilization and control costs
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating pricing and contracts while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality ingredients
- Led regular team meetings to strengthen communication, address operational challenges, and implement continuous process improvements
- Designed and executed operational strategies that improved restaurant performance, streamlined food preparation, and reduced food waste
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2014
Skills
- Competitor research
- Account management
- Sales closing
- Account development
- Lead generation
- Contract negotiations
- CRM proficiency
- Revenue and profit maximization
Timeline
Professional Coatings Sales Representative
Sherwin Williams
04.2016 - Current
Sales Representative
Elk River Harley-Davidson
03.2014 - 06.2016
Kitchen Manager
Green Mill Restaurants
07.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
Bemidji State University