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Chad Steger

West Bend

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with extensive experience at Sherwin Williams, excelling in customer relationship management and sales strategy development. Proven track record in driving territory growth and enhancing customer experiences, leveraging strong product knowledge to achieve significant sales increases. Adept at building lasting client relationships and negotiating profitable contracts. Proven skills in promoting products and boosting revenue by connecting with customers and effectively communicating sales recommendations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Rep-Multi Segment

Sherwin Williams
Saukville
09.2023 - Current
  • Built strong customer relationships through attentive service and product knowledge.
  • Assisted customers in selecting paints and coatings based on project needs.
  • Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
  • Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
  • Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
  • Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximize profits.

Store Manager-West Bend

Sherwin Williams
West Bend
12.2018 - 09.2023
  • Managed daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
  • Trained and supervised staff to enhance customer service and product knowledge.
  • Oversaw inventory management and coordinated stock replenishment processes.
  • Developed sales strategies to drive customer engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Ensured a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

Store Manager-Hartford

Sherwin Williams
Hartford
11.2011 - 12.2018
  • Managed daily operations and maintained store appearance for customer engagement.
  • Developed training programs to enhance team skills and product knowledge.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

Store Manager-Menomonee Falls

Sherwin Williams
Menomonee Falls
12.2005 - 11.2011
  • Managed daily store operations ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

Education

BBA - Marketing

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
05-2003

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales strategy development
  • Product knowledge
  • Market analysis
  • Time management
  • Sales closing
  • Territory growth
  • Relationship building
  • Customer experience enhancement

Accomplishments

  • Presidents Award 2023
  • District Rep of the Year 2023
  • Leaders Award 2020
  • Leaders Award 2017

Timeline

Sales Rep-Multi Segment

Sherwin Williams
09.2023 - Current

Store Manager-West Bend

Sherwin Williams
12.2018 - 09.2023

Store Manager-Hartford

Sherwin Williams
11.2011 - 12.2018

Store Manager-Menomonee Falls

Sherwin Williams
12.2005 - 11.2011

BBA - Marketing

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater