Chris Wilkes
Parker,CO
Summary
Forward-thinking Executive offering advanced experience in overseeing operations, driving business strategy and developing distribution networks. Highly proficient in business development and strategic planning resulting in consistent growth and profitability. Proven leader with track record of successful communication, client relationship building and achievement of sales goals. Core Values: People, Safety, Service Excellence, Integrity and Commitment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing
Power Motive Corporation
Denver, Colorado
11.2021 - Current
- Direct annual budgeting process and oversee financial performance of all mining, construction, material processing, road building, aggregate and rental departments.
- Developed and implemented strategies for expanding the organization's market reach while expanding into New Mexico, Arizona and West Texas.
- Provided strategic guidance to executive team on operational decisions and initiatives. Direct focus on balance sheet health, fleet utilization and over net return on assets.
- Managed relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful collaborations.
Executive Vice President
Linder Industrial Machinery
Charlotte, NC
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Revitalized business plans and realigned company objectives to increase overall profits.
- Monitored P&L for five departments, supervising organization's financial position.
- Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
- Annual Revenue $582,000,000.
President - Florida Division
Linder Industrial Machinery
Plant City , Florida
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Spearheaded new facility expansion with $18,900,000 in capital funds.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in 11% increase in annual sales.
- Direct focus on diversification in different market and product segments.
Regional Vice President - North Carolia
Linder Industrial Machinery
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2007 - 04.2015
- Managed all Departments in North Carolina
- Assisted with resolving customer complaints or disputes in a timely manner.
- Established multiple improvements to key New Sales, Rental, Service and Parts functions.
- Set and managed $116,000,000 yearly budget.
Regional Manager
Linder Industrial Machinery
Greer , SC
06.2004 - 08.2007
- Managed Construction of Gree, SC location
- Manged Parts, Service, Sales and Rentals for Upstate, SC and Western, NC.
- Held a dominant position of over 35% marketshare in 6PL Categories
Sales Manager - Forestry Division
Van Lott, Inc.
Columbia, SC
06.2002 - 06.2004
- Managed John Deere and Timberjack Forestry Equipment Sales team for South Carolina and Western North Carolina.
Sales Representative
Van Lott, Inc.
Simpsonville , SC
02.1998 - 06.2002
- John Deere Construction / Forestry and Blaw-Knox Road Building Equipment Sales in Greenville, Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee Counties in South Carolina.
- Rookie of the year sales achievement for 310 Backhoe and H series Crawlers
- 2001 Top Marketshare
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forest Resource Management / Environmental Science
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSkills
- Financial Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Performance Improvement
- Expense Management
- Performance Benchmarking
- Business Planning
- Brand Management
- Process Improvement
- Revenue / Marketshare Growth
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- Upland Bird Hunting
- Traveling with Family
- Fly Fishing
- Whiskey / Bourbon Collecting
- Financial Coaching/ Mentor Program
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- Komatsu Executive Leadership - TRAX Graduate - 2021
- Sumitomo Global Leadership Graduate - 2016 - Tokyo Japan
Timeline
Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing
Power Motive Corporation
11.2021 - Current
Executive Vice President
Linder Industrial Machinery
03.2019 - 11.2021
President - Florida Division
Linder Industrial Machinery
04.2015 - 03.2019
Regional Vice President - North Carolia
Linder Industrial Machinery
08.2007 - 04.2015
Regional Manager
Linder Industrial Machinery
06.2004 - 08.2007
Sales Manager - Forestry Division
Van Lott, Inc.
06.2002 - 06.2004
Sales Representative
Van Lott, Inc.
02.1998 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Forest Resource Management / Environmental Science
Clemson University
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