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Chad Goldsmith

Maple Grove,MN

Summary

Responsive team leader with a solid sales background and a motivational and encouraging style. Talented trainer, problem-solver, and planner who can take on routine and complex job functions to promote business success. Well-organized and proactive professional with good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sales

Graybar
Minneapolis, MN
07.2019 - Current

Overseeing the Sales growth in the Minneapolis district for Broadband and Enterprise businesses as sales director for the Comm/Data market. Responsibilities include setting goals, training sales reps and managers, identifying new opportunities, and driving strategic direction.

Sales Manager-Construction Group

Graybar
Minneapolis, MN
07.2018 - 06.2019

Led a team of 8 Minneapolis and Rochester construction sales reps to achieve sales growth. Implemented a strategic sales plan to expand customer base and enhance market presence. Managed recruitment, set objectives, provided coaching and guidance, delivered sales training, and monitored performance of sales representatives.

Branch Manager

Graybar
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2014 - 07.2018

Recruited and trained new sales employees. Provided coaching, mentoring, feedback, and support for staff development. Led team to achieve sales growth from 24 Million to 33 million in 5 years.

Sales Manager ND & SD

Graybar
Sioux Falls, SD
09.2010 - 04.2014

Managed ND and SD C/D sales teams, developed and directed sales training programs, led regional sales staff of 6.

Business Development Manager

Graybar
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2006 - 08.2010

Cold and warm called ten new and existing accounts per day. Generated new accounts by implementing effective networking and content marketing strategies. Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how specific products could meet their needs. Identified, coordinated, and participated in client relationship-building activities and meetings. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the industry, target accounts, and competitive landscape

CSR/Quotes

Graybar
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2003 - 12.2005

I interacted with customers and vendors to enter orders, follow up on shipping statuses, and expedite them. I created all quotations for the state of SD for the C/D private and Telco customers.

Material Handler

Graybar
Brookings, SD
09.2001 - 01.2004

Responsibilities included deliveries, receiving, staging material, and counter sales in the Brookings branch.

Sales Associate

Home Depot
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2000 - 12.2005

I worked in the Millwork Department. My duties included helping customers design window and door layouts, putting away stock, setting up marketing endcaps, and training new employees.

Education

RCDD

Bicsi
2007

Diploma from LATI - Aviation Mechanics

Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SD
05-1993

High School Diploma - undefined

Flandreau High School
1991

Skills

  • Team building
  • Employee engagement
  • Adaptable
  • Tactical execution
  • Leadership mentor
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaborative
  • Decisive leader

Affiliations

Graybar Presidents Club in 2015, 2016, 2021, and 2022. President of El Riad Rickshaws in 2016 and 2017. Master Mason and Noble of El Riad Shrine since 2008 Active member of Bicsi since 2006

Timeline

Director of Sales

Graybar
07.2019 - Current

Sales Manager-Construction Group

Graybar
07.2018 - 06.2019

Branch Manager

Graybar
05.2014 - 07.2018

Sales Manager ND & SD

Graybar
09.2010 - 04.2014

Business Development Manager

Graybar
01.2006 - 08.2010

CSR/Quotes

Graybar
11.2003 - 12.2005

Material Handler

Graybar
09.2001 - 01.2004

Sales Associate

Home Depot
08.2000 - 12.2005

RCDD

Bicsi

Diploma from LATI - Aviation Mechanics

Lake Area Technical Institute

High School Diploma - undefined

Flandreau High School
Chad Goldsmith