Archie Gambrel
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Accomplished National Sales Manager at FME Lighting, I leveraged strong leadership and strategic planning to drive market expansion and team development, achieving sustained revenue growth. Co-founded Priority Solutions Group, showcasing exceptional skills in new business acquisition and networking. Expert in sales training and product marketing, I excel in fostering key customer and supplier relationships, notably with major automotive brands.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
National Sales Manager
FME Lighting
Charlotte, NC
11.2024 - Current
- Researched and continuously identified potential customers and new market opportunities to maintain sustained revenue growth.
- Coached, developed, and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Established new sales representatives throughout North America to ensure effective sales coverage in each area.
Director of Business Development
Priority Solutions Group
Charlotte, NC
10.2018 - 09.2024
- As co-founder and majority owner of the company, I oversaw all areas of activity.
- Responsible for all sales activities. Finding new areas of growth. Hiring a capable sales team and coaching them.
- Managed all administration of the company.
- Developed and oversaw all vendor relationships.
- Coordinated trade shows and sales development for the sales team, as well as for customers.
- Worked closely with end users in the field to specify PSG products for current and future use.
Owner
SLI LLC/ IAG North America
Greer, SC
07.2006 - 12.2012
- As owner of the company, I oversaw all areas of activity.
- Focusing heavily on sales development in the automotive packaging market.
- Worked directly with Automotive customers such as BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and numerous Tier One suppliers for each.
- As an Austrian-based design company, I integrated IAG and our German automotive partners, such as BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen, to collaborate on packaging designs.
- Designs for automotive racks and bulk containers via the use of Catia, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Marshall University
Huntington, WV06-1983
Skills
- Strong and level-headed leadership
- Excellent rapport with customers and employees
- New business acquisition
- Strategic planning
- Sales training
- Product Marketing
- Networking expertise
Timeline
National Sales Manager
FME Lighting
11.2024 - Current
Director of Business Development
Priority Solutions Group
10.2018 - 09.2024
Owner
SLI LLC/ IAG North America
07.2006 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Marshall University
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