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Chris Owen

Chris Owen

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Results-oriented with demonstrated record of accomplishment in product improvement and growing sales in the market. Successful team builder that's not afraid to get his hands dirty in the trenches. Leads by example and by working side by side with all employees at every level. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Montara Boats
07.2019 - Current

Business Development Manager

Harris Pontoons
07.2015 - 10.2019
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Worked with engineering to design new product and improve current products

Regional Sales Manager

MasterCraft Boat Company
02.2005 - 02.2014
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Participated in sales calls with direct reports to strengthen customer relationships and uncover possible opportunities for growth.
  • Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress.
  • Worked hand in hand with engineering and product development to design new and improve current product.
  • Organized local events with dealers in multiple locations
  • Designed, implemented and executed displays for boat shows and industry events.

Territory Sales Manager

Avnet Electronics
01.1996 - 02.2005
  • Achieved Presidents Club in 2004 being in the top 100 of over 1100 professional sales personnel.
  • Worked with Manufactures and Manufactures reps to design in their products into specific accounts.
  • Partnered with engineering departments for product selection and design of new products
  • Put in place onsite stocking locations, maintained and audited inventory. Locking in the customer to our system
  • Negotiated pricing and delivery of components and BOM's
  • Responsible for growing market share and dollar volume in multiple territories.

Education

Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Electronics Technology

National Education Center, Louisville, TN
01.1990

Skills

  • Budget Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Industry Partnership Development
  • Program Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Account Management
  • Business Development
  • Event Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Supplier Relations
  • Operations Management
  • Team Builder internally and externally

Timeline

President - Montara Boats
07.2019 - Current
Business Development Manager - Harris Pontoons
07.2015 - 10.2019
Regional Sales Manager - MasterCraft Boat Company
02.2005 - 02.2014
Territory Sales Manager - Avnet Electronics
01.1996 - 02.2005
National Education Center - Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology

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