Aaron J Houghton
Covington
Summary
Sales professional with strong expertise in driving revenue and building client relationships. Adept at team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and leveraging skills in negotiation, communication, and strategic planning. Known for reliability, fostering productive team environment, and consistently meeting targets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Bellevue Builders Depot
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Executed targeted sales strategies to drive revenue growth and market penetration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and improve service delivery.
- Trained and mentored junior sales staff to foster a high-performing team environment.
SHOWROOM SALES MANAGER
HDW DOORS
11.2024 - Current
- Operate showroom for a building products manufacturer. Provide top-notch customer service as well as inside sales and product demos.
FREIGHT CLAIMANT / ORDER PROCESSOR
TRU-FIT
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Process customer orders for warehouse production. Pursue all freight claims from Home Depot / Lowe’s
OUTSIDE SALES
TRUE WORLD FOODS
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Develop sales for new and existing accounts from the central WA to Idaho territories, report directly to sales manager, participate in production of fresh seafood
CORRUGATED PAPER WHOLESALE
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA
10.2021 - 10.2022
- During COVID Shipping and receiving, and Interfacing with customer service to ensure accuracy. Shop Floor production software, MS Office
LUMBER WHOLESALE
CONTINENTAL HARDWOOD CO.
03.2019 - 10.2021
- During COVID Wholesaler of high-end and exotic lumber, custom trim, and sheet goods. Microsoft Inventory management software, MS Office
PRODUCTION LEAD / COFFEE ROASTER
DISTANT LANDS COFFEE
05.2017 - 03.2019
- While attending Renton Tech Machine operator of large-batch coffee roasters, and wholesale packaging. MS Excel, used for QA, profiling, and tracking roasted coffee
ASSISTANT MANAGER / INSIDE SALES
KIMARA, INC.
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Hardwood flooring manufacturer inside sales. Provide support for outside sales reps, tradeshows, and website. MS Office (heavy use of Excel and PowerPoint)
Education
Computer Science, Psychology, Tennis
San Diego City College
Computer Science
Renton Technical College
Skills
- ERP Inventory Control / Item Movement
- Account acquisition / Profit Maximizing
- MS Office Proficiency
- Lean / Kaizen philosophy and methodology
- Purchasing
- Customer Service
Timeline
Sales Representative
Bellevue Builders Depot
09.2025 - Current
SHOWROOM SALES MANAGER
HDW DOORS
11.2024 - Current
FREIGHT CLAIMANT / ORDER PROCESSOR
TRU-FIT
11.2023 - 11.2024
OUTSIDE SALES
TRUE WORLD FOODS
10.2022 - 10.2023
CORRUGATED PAPER WHOLESALE
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA
10.2021 - 10.2022
LUMBER WHOLESALE
CONTINENTAL HARDWOOD CO.
03.2019 - 10.2021
PRODUCTION LEAD / COFFEE ROASTER
DISTANT LANDS COFFEE
05.2017 - 03.2019
ASSISTANT MANAGER / INSIDE SALES
KIMARA, INC.
02.2016 - 05.2017
Computer Science, Psychology, Tennis
San Diego City College
Computer Science
Renton Technical College