Knowledgeable Outside Sales Director with over 12 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Director
Crown Plastics Company, LLC.
Harrison, OH
10.2011 - Current
Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
Analyzed problematic situations and occurrences to provide solutions and facilitate company survival and growth.
Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored outside reps.
Leveraged market knowledge and studied competitive landscape to drive revenue.
Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
Sr. Sales Engineer
Penda Corporation
Portage, WI
03.2010 - 08.2011
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Researched and negotiated pricing to reduce cost of equipment and supplies.
Account Exective
Redirection Sign & Design
Indianapolis, IN
02.2009 - 02.2010
Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Business Development Specialist
Trinseo Aristech Acrylics
Florence, KY
11.2003 - 04.2009
Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
Developed clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
Partnered with team members in other business functions to establish best possible solutions.
Assisted in developing strategic alliances with external organizations to build brand awareness.
Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Prepared contracts and completed sales with new and existing clients.
Identified, evaluated, and pursued new business opportunities to expand corporate reach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
12-1986
Skills
Logistics Management
Contract Negotiation
Project Management
Operations Management
Expert in Metal, Plastics and Thermoform and Thermosets Composite