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Brian Wallace

Hagerstown,United States

Summary

Analytical Product Analyst conducting market research to create product initiatives positively impacting financial growth. Skilled in customer polling and surveys to meet market demands. Comfortable working with distributing teams balancing lean product practices with fixed timelines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Analyst

High Point Roofing
Hagerstown, MD
04.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated digital presence by product, service or brand to help define digital strategies.
  • Identified potential markets and market segments with desired customers and gaps for optimum product demand.
  • Performed competitive analysis to benchmark product features and pricing strategies.
  • Summarized raw data and analyses and made recommendations based on findings.
  • Documented discussion points and minutes for product-related findings to present to stakeholders.
  • Leveraged marketing data to forecast marketing campaign success and sales trends.
  • Led project planning sessions to map out timelines for feature releases.
  • Defined and analyzed product metrics to facilitate growth of product.
  • Monitored competitors' activities to stay ahead in the market.
  • Defined and implemented cost reduction strategies throughout product development lifecycle to maximize profitability.

Outside Sales Representative

TW Perry Inc.
Leesburg, United States
02.2022 - 04.2024

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  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone or email.
  • Gathered data on competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
  • Utilized upselling techniques to maximize revenue.
  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Analyzed sales performance metrics such as conversion rates, average order size.
  • Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to achieve revenue goals.
  • Maintained knowledge of current product offerings and pricing structures.
  • Organized sale calls with customers and vendors.
  • Prepared detailed reports on sales activities including forecasts and budgets.
  • Developed dynamic sales presentations to build urgency with prospects.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and develop target customer profiles.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Defined and analyzed metrics to measure product success and inform future iterations.
  • Supported sales and marketing teams by providing product training and relevant materials.
  • Analyzed customer segmentation data to inform marketing strategies related to the product.

Outside Sales Representative

Barron's Lumber
10.1998 - 09.2021
  • Ensured that all customer requirements were met in a timely manner while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Collaborated with internal teams such as marketing, sales, finance, operations. to develop long-term plans.
  • Identified key decision makers within target accounts and developed relationships with them.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Oversaw regional and local sales managers and staff.
  • Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
  • Coordinated Daily Field Reports (DFRs) and distributed to clients.
  • Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
  • Used CRM database to track referral and appointment data.
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
  • Organized and improved both long selling cycles and short-term revenue opportunities to effectively capture quarterly revenue.
  • Tracked financial data to determine effectiveness of different marketing and account management strategies.

Education

High School -

Wheaton High School
Silver Spring, MD

Skills

  • Product alignment
  • Consumer behavior insights
  • Statistical modeling
  • Tableau expertise
  • Voice of customer analysis
  • Data quality monitoring
  • Product portfolio management
  • Conversion rate optimization
  • Technical documentation
  • Competitive analysis

Timeline

Product Analyst

High Point Roofing
04.2024 - Current

Outside Sales Representative

TW Perry Inc.
02.2022 - 04.2024

Outside Sales Representative

Barron's Lumber
10.1998 - 09.2021

High School -

Wheaton High School
Brian Wallace