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Brad Harder

Birchwood,WI

Summary

Client-focused Business Manager offering diverse experience in customer service, business management and project coordination. Quickly builds relationships with both new clients and business audiences. Quick-learning with excellent multi-tasking skills and mastery of new technology. Commended for innovation and creative problem-solving to address business challenges.


Dedicated Industrial Sales professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Manager

Weigh-rite Scale Co
08.2020 - Current


  • Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees.
  • Processed vital documentation, completed forms and obtained appropriate insurance verification and authorization for services.
  • Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
  • Managed sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.

Regional Sales Director

Rice Lake Weighing Systems
06.2014 - 08.2020
  • Researched customer needs, market trends and competitor activities.
  • Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches.
  • Established 10-15 new accounts annually.
  • Identified new product opportunities and target customers.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Forecasted annual, quarterly and monthly sales goals.
  • Created regional sales plans and quotas.
  • Connected with prospects through trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking.
  • Worked closely with product teams to understand customer needs and requirements.
  • Worked 100% Mobile

Technical Sales Engineer

Weigh-rite Scale Co.
04.2006 - 05.2014
  • Analyzed market trends, competitor performance and product strengths.
  • Contributes to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and recommending courses of action.
  • Attended trade shows and seminars to promote products and network with industry contacts.
  • Designed and delivered product training for clients.
  • Liaised with assigned accounts to foster relationship development.
  • Identified and supported resale opportunities to achieve sales plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business/Marketing

UW Superior
Superior, WI

Luck Public High School
Luck, WI

Skills

  • Providing Feedback
  • Timelines and Milestones
  • Operational Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Leadership

Timeline

Business Manager

Weigh-rite Scale Co
08.2020 - Current

Regional Sales Director

Rice Lake Weighing Systems
06.2014 - 08.2020

Technical Sales Engineer

Weigh-rite Scale Co.
04.2006 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Business/Marketing

UW Superior

Luck Public High School

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