Bruce Pivnick
Houston,TX
Summary
Entrepreneurial sales leader with 20+ years of experience driving revenue in B2B and B2C environments. Expert in high-ticket consultative sales, CRM optimization, full-funnel strategy, and brand building. Proven record of launching and scaling businesses, managing large teams, and closing complex deals in the home improvement and outdoor living industries. Ready to bring drive, grit, and results to a fast-paced growth-focused company.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Member
Backyard Transformations RX
01.2020 - Current
- Launched and scaled outdoor living company delivering custom-designed backyard projects.
- Closed high-dollar contracts through one-call in-home consultations.
- Managed 50+ subcontractors across concrete, landscaping, pools, and synthetic turf projects.
- Built a steady referral stream through top-tier client experience and follow-through.
Sales Manager
Vulcan Surfacing
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Built sales processes, managed CRM, set targets and increased project closing rate.
- Served as client liaison, translating project scope and ensuring satisfaction.
Managing Member
Hometrends
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Drove growth through customized design consulting and execution.
- Built and led sales team, handled marketing, and personally sold marquee projects.
Sales Director
TheHomeMag
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Boosted revenue 21%, led top national team in ad pages and CPM sales.
- Maintained 95% client retention rate.
VP of Sales
RSVP Publications
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Built sales org from scratch, added $800K+ revenue in first year.
- Grew digital revenue 455%; led 36% YoY growth.
Regional Sales Manager (2009–2014)
Gannett Media
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Led 114 sales reps across five states. 4x Regional Sales Manager of the Year.
- Expanded publications from 4 to 32 pages.
District Manager
Gannett Media
01.2007 - 01.2009
Area Manager
Gannett Media
01.2006 - 01.2007
Area Manager
Gannett Media
01.2006 - 01.2007
Education
B.S. -
University of California
San Diego, CASkills
- Outdoor Living Sales
- High-Ticket B2C Sales
- High-Ticket B2B Sales
- One-Call Close Strategy
- Client Consultation
- Lead Generation
- Sales Funnels
- SEO
- Cold Outreach
- Direct Marketing
- CRM Systems
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Zoho
- Mondaycom
- Pipedrive
- Social Media Strategy
- Public Relations
- Market Expansion
- Project Oversight
- Subcontractor Management
- Design & Estimating
Websites
Timeline
Managing Member
Backyard Transformations RX
01.2020 - Current
Sales Manager
Vulcan Surfacing
01.2020 - 01.2022
Managing Member
Hometrends
01.2017 - 01.2020
Sales Director
TheHomeMag
01.2016 - 01.2017
VP of Sales
RSVP Publications
01.2015 - 01.2016
Regional Sales Manager (2009–2014)
Gannett Media
01.2009 - 01.2014
District Manager
Gannett Media
01.2007 - 01.2009
Area Manager
Gannett Media
01.2006 - 01.2007
Area Manager
Gannett Media
01.2006 - 01.2007
B.S. -
University of California
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