Corey Meyer
Ames,IA
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at VT Industries, excelling in territory management and customer relationship building. Adept at driving account growth and implementing effective sales strategies, I consistently exceed targets while fostering strong client partnerships. My competitive drive and effective communication skills ensure successful outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Sales Manager-Countertop Division
VT Industries
03.2021 - Current
- Represent company by supporting and selling products and services to develop and increase sales within territory
- Develop and build business plan for territory
- Prospecting new customer opportunities
- Assist in product claims
- Meet and exceed annual sales plans
Outside Sales Representative
Coca-Cola Consolidated
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Negotiated retail space and promotions with large retailers
- Developed and submitted orders for retailers
- Introduced new products and advised on placement of promotional displays
- First contact for retailers in the greater Lafayette, IN area
- Fill product when needed
Warranty And Claims Manager
Masonite Architectural
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked with customers, customer service, production staff and management to research and correct issues found in many aspects of the business from production to shipping issues and warranty issues
- Communicated with company financial staff regarding claims
- Maintained claims database
- Worked closely with customers and third-party repair professionals to resolve warranty claims
- Purchased ASSA ABLOY Wood Doors June 2018
Inside Sales Representative
ASSA ABLOY Wood Doors
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Covered Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon and International territories
- Main point of contact for distributors and outside sales representatives
- Produced estimates
- Followed up and closed sales
- Managed customer service representatives within territory
Inside Sales Representative
VT Industries
10.2010 - 08.2014
- Covered the Northwest U.S. and Canada territories
- Main point of contact for distributors and outside sales representative
- Produced estimates
- Followed up and closed sales
- Highest per unit price in the company
- Top 3 in total door sales 3 years in a row
Continuous Improvement Leader
VT Industries
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Worked with production staff and management to implement lean manufacturing practices in flush door production facility. Increased weekly units produced by 1/3 in first year upon implementation of Continuous Improvement team
- Researched and implemented changes to production cycle to optimize quality and production cycle time
- Developed standard work for positions in production
- Organized and lead Kaizen events to help improve SQPD (Safety, Quality, Production, Delivery)
Production Team Member
VT Industries
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Worked as lead person in many departments on the production floor
- Safety Team Member- helping with safety investigations and organization of quarterly safety meetings
- Helped train new employees on production floor
- Focus was on SQPD (Safety, Quality, Production and Delivery)
Education
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Iowa Lakes Community College
12-2021
Skills
- Customer service and support
- Sales and account management
- Effective communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Issue resolution
- Competitive drive
- Strong work ethic
- Customer relationship building
- Project coordination
- Leadership and management
- Product sales strategies
- Account growth and servicing
- Sales closing techniques
- CRM software proficiency
- Sales training and development
- Sales forecasting and analysis
- Territory management
Timeline
Territory Sales Manager-Countertop Division
VT Industries
03.2021 - Current
Outside Sales Representative
Coca-Cola Consolidated
09.2019 - 03.2021
Warranty And Claims Manager
Masonite Architectural
06.2018 - 05.2019
Inside Sales Representative
ASSA ABLOY Wood Doors
08.2014 - 06.2018
Inside Sales Representative
VT Industries
10.2010 - 08.2014
Continuous Improvement Leader
VT Industries
10.2009 - 10.2010
Production Team Member
VT Industries
07.2007 - 10.2009
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Iowa Lakes Community College