Aaron Vopal
Sussex,WI
Summary
Results-driven Sales Representative and Plant Manager with a strong track record of efficiently closing deals and effectively leading teams. Proven success in budgeting and profitability forecasting as a Plant Manager. Demonstrated work ethic through on-field accomplishments, academic achievements, and tenure as a Sales Representative and Management Trainee with Cintas. Developed excellent communication skills in competitive environments and leading teams of over 75 employees. Showcased leadership abilities by spearheading transformative initiatives as a Champion for Cintas Sales Department and as a veteran player in the UW-Madison Badger Football program. Known for strong organizational skills, completing tasks efficiently as a high-performing Sales Representative, Management Trainee, and Plant Manager. Enthusiastic personality that uplifts team morale and creates an energetic work environment throughout professional career. Skilled in establishing effective chain of command and organizational structure, evident in successful development of supervisors and team leads.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Cintas
Menomonee Falls, WI
11.2024 - Current
- Oversees 4 supervisors with over 70 employees performing frontline labor
- Daily responsibilities include staffing, talent development, management, budgeting, and process implementation
Sales Representative
Cintas
La Crosse, WI
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Earned territory post training program, summit level representative, Sold at Presidents Club rate, Rookie of the Year Candidate for market (2023)
- Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations.
- Utilized CRM software to manage client information, track leads, and monitor sales progress.
Management Trainee
Cintas
Madison, WI
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Trained as a supervisor in both production and service departments
- Worked directly under General Manager working on advanced projects for the location
- Showcased strong organizational skills by effectively managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines, and maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Retailing & Consumer Behavior
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI06.2021
Skills
- Sale acumen and presentation skills exemplified by efficiency closing deals efficiently as a Sales Representative and addressing employees as a Plant Manager
- Budgeting and profitability forecasting exemplified by success as a Plant Manager
- Work ethic proven by success in on-field accomplishments, academics, tenure as a Sales Representative and Management Trainee with Cintas
- Communication skills developed by working with a team in a competitive environment and effectively leading teams of over 75 employees in roles such as Plant Manager, Sales Representative and Management Trainee with Cintas
- Leadership developed through effectively leading transformative initiatives as a Champion for Cintas Sales Department, Management Trainee and leadership proven as a veteran player in the UW-Madison Badger Football program in college
- Strong organizational skills developed by completing tasks efficiently exemplified as being a high performing Sales Representative, Management Trainee, and Plant Manager
- Enthusiastic personality exemplified by carrying myself in a manner that uplifted the team’s morale and created an energetic work environment throughout professional career
- Effective chain of command and organizational structure exemplified by successful structure and development of supervisors and team leads
Community Service And Leadership
- Badgers Give Back Volunteer, Volunteered for community outreach events, 2017-2021
- W Club (Wisconsin Athletics Alumni) Representative, Invited as guest speaker to alumni networking events and professional workshops with current UW-Madison student-athletes
Timeline
Plant Manager
Cintas
11.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Cintas
12.2022 - 10.2024
Management Trainee
Cintas
06.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Retailing & Consumer Behavior
University of Wisconsin-Madison