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Christopher Timpson

Covington,WA

Summary

Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering an exceptional record of achievement over a 9-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

District Sales Manager

Fastenal Company (FAST)
04.2023 - Current

Responsible for leading aggressive market share sales growth, employee development, recruiting, and operation management (P&L) of 18 Fastenal business units producing $30M annually in revenue. Comprised of both in market service and fulfillment branches. In addition to 11 Customer Onsite locations in the Seattle, Kent, Auburn, Sumner metro and greater area.

Manages and developes 62 full time and part time employees
Devises strategies for retaining accounts, delivering polished sales presentations and promoting brands and products.

Coaches sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Resolved complex problems impacting sales management by implementing cost-effective strategies.

Responsible for negotiating and managing seven commercial lease properties

District Sales Manager

Fastenal Company (FAST)
10.2019 - 04.2023

Lead aggressive market share sales growth, employee development, recruiting, and operation management (P&L) of 10 Fastenal business units. Generating $20M in annual revenue comprised of both in market service and fulfillment branches with 35 employees. In addition to Customer Onsite's in the Tacoma metro and greater area.

General Manager

Fastenal Company (FAST)
11.2015 - 10.2019

Led of team of five inside and outside sales employees producing $2.5M in annual revenue

Managed all aspects of the business including: key account management, cold calling, customer service, supply chain, sourcing, purchasing, payroll, AP, AR, warehouse operations, inventory management, vending FAST solutions, VMI)

Grew and developed 100+ business accounts
Trained, coached and developed professional sales/ operations team members with a focus on positive intensity and execution of deliverables
Awarded a top three in region for sales growth
Set and exceeded monthly sales goal 38 consecutive months (triple and double digit vertical growth across 4 fiscal business years)

Outside Sales Representative

Fastenal Company (FAST)
05.2014 - 11.2015

Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.

Negotiated terms and contracts with clients to maintain profitable sales.

Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.

Interim key account onsite branch representative (air cargo tarmac material loading manufacturer
Improved business unit revenue and supply chain partnership

Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.

Collaborated with internal teams to fulfill orders and meet customer needs

Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.

Project Manager

Waters & Wood Inc.
08.2011 - 05.2014

Managed execution of both commercial and residential marine waterfront construction projects within the Puget Sound Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.


Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Green River College
Auburn, WA
09.2011

Skills

  • Sales & Contract Closer
  • Direction, Alignment, and Commitment Creator
  • Employee Development - Vision Casting
  • C-Suite Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Senior Leadership Skills
  • Change Management Skills
  • Subject Matter Expertise
  • Strategic Thinking and Foresight
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Short and long sales cycle focus - complete B2B supply chain solution partnerships

Affiliations

UW Foster School of Business (Sales Certificate Program Board Member)

FIRST Robotics WA (Professional mentor & sponsor)

Green River College (Professional Speaker)

CWU (Supply Chain Program Board Member)

Sumner School District (CTE Board Member)

BK5K Race Committee Board Member (2022, 2023)

Certified Diver & Ski Instructor

NAUI Cert

Ski Instructor (cert in progress)

Timeline

District Sales Manager

Fastenal Company (FAST)
04.2023 - Current

District Sales Manager

Fastenal Company (FAST)
10.2019 - 04.2023

General Manager

Fastenal Company (FAST)
11.2015 - 10.2019

Outside Sales Representative

Fastenal Company (FAST)
05.2014 - 11.2015

Project Manager

Waters & Wood Inc.
08.2011 - 05.2014

Associate of Arts - Business

Green River College
Christopher Timpson