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Brent Darling

Grand Island,Nebraska

Summary

Customer oriented General Manager with 21 years of experience focused on increasing sales and building customer partnerships as well as being a positive leader and problem-solver. Uses independent decision-making skills and good judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Fastenal Company
02.2008 - Current
  • Develope and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Develope and maintained key accounts by building strong business relationships with key contacts
  • Continually lead and build a branch team to meet sales and operational goals as well as meet customers demands
  • Negotiate terms and contracts with customers to maintain profitable sales

General Manager

Fastenal Company
03.2005 - 02.2008
  • Opened new business unit YKNE
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, to establish key branch posistions.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while managing operations

Outside Sales

Fastenal Company
01.2003 - 03.2005
  • Prospected and conducted meetings with customers within the assigned territory.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.

Part Time Support

Fastenal Company
05.2002 - 01.2003
  • Solved customer problems by offering relevant products and services.
  • Prepared customer orders
  • Delivered product to customer facilities and maintained stocking ares

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution

University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE
12.2002

Skills

  • Problem Resolution
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Sales Expertise
  • Accomplished Manager
  • Key Account Management
  • Sound Judgment

Timeline

General Manager

Fastenal Company
02.2008 - Current

General Manager

Fastenal Company
03.2005 - 02.2008

Outside Sales

Fastenal Company
01.2003 - 03.2005

Part Time Support

Fastenal Company
05.2002 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution

University of Nebraska At Kearney

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