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Carter Ridenour

Bettendorf

Summary

Proven track record of growing sales within my region, across multiple industries (Medical Devices, Corrugated, and Glass containers) over the last 10 years.

Offering strong foundation in communication and relationship management, eager to learn and develop in sales environment. Brings understanding of customer needs and problem-solving skills, with focus on effective communication and product knowledge. Ready to use and develop negotiation and relationship-building skills in a Sales manager role

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Orora Packaging Group
04.2024 - Current

-Opened $200,000 account in first two weeks

-Continued growth to 9 accounts by year end

-Sales YTD $1,000,000 in new business in under 12 months

Packaging Consultant

TricorBraun
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Transitioned from VetroElite to TricorBraun due to a acquisition
  • Identified customer needs and developed innovative packaging designs to meet them.
  • Charged with being the Spirit Sales Expert in the Midwest Region
  • Secured $500,000 in orders in the first 6 weeks of 2024

MIDWEST REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

VetroElite Inc
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for 60+ accounts across 11 states
  • Grew sales within existing accounts by $200,000
  • Presidents Club 'Rookie of the Year' 2022
  • Largest Territory growth and best account retention percentage on the US sales team.

MIDWEST REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Stoelzle Glass Group
07.2020 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for a sales team of 3, quoting, logistics, and management of accounts across 11 states
  • Secured multiple PO's and Increased new account sales by $5,000,000 in first year
  • Grew sales within existing accounts by $1,200,000 in first year
  • Top Closure Sales person within Stoelzle Glass Group.
  • Monitored competitor activities in the region to ensure competitive pricing strategies were being utilized.
  • Managed Multiple National Accounts

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

WestRock
03.2016 - 07.2020
  • Increased Sales 155 Million Square Feet in 4 years
  • Average of 200% to sales quota
  • Increased sales by over 10 Million dollars in 4 years
  • Managed 25 Million Dollar book of business
  • Provided customer service, cost savings measures, while increasing profitability within my accounts.

PRODUCT SPECIALIST

Stockdale Medical
08.2013 - 01.2016
  • Spine product distributor both surgical and postoperative
  • Associate Spine Rep responsible for covering call, tray prep, and cross selling devices with DME equipment
  • Built territory from $0 to over $1 million dollars across multiple products in under 12 months
  • Hit over 120% of quota across all product lines (Spine, Pharma, Bone Growth Stimulators, Surgical Retractors).

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT -

Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
05.2013

Skills

  • Manage inventory
  • Training Employees
  • Closing Sales
  • Prepare contracts
  • Customer service
  • Acquire new customers
  • SalesForcecom
  • Problem-solving
  • Verbal communication
  • Key Accounts
  • National Accounts
  • Customer relationship building

Timeline

Sales Representative

Orora Packaging Group
04.2024 - Current

Packaging Consultant

TricorBraun
01.2024 - 02.2024

MIDWEST REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

VetroElite Inc
06.2022 - 01.2024

MIDWEST REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Stoelzle Glass Group
07.2020 - 06.2022

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

WestRock
03.2016 - 07.2020

PRODUCT SPECIALIST

Stockdale Medical
08.2013 - 01.2016

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT -

Morningside College
Carter Ridenour