Craig Basta
Avon
Summary
Dynamic Branch Manager with a proven track record at Beacon Sales, achieving $14 million in sales in the first year as branch manager of a greenfield location. Expert in sales strategy and customer relationship management, I excel in team leadership and problem-solving, driving growth and building strong client connections. Committed to delivering exceptional results in challenging environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
Beacon Sales - QXO
Stamford
08.2020 - Current
- Opened greenfield in 2020 during Covid, and had 14 million in sales our first full year operating.
- Grew sales immediately with staff of 4-5 people in first few years.
- Built branch from the ground up, and grew full customer base via cold calls, and follow ups.
- Acted as outside salesman as needed due to lack of position fulfillment.
Assistant Branch Manager
Beacon Sales
Bridgeport
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Active branch manager during this period.
- Integral part of helping close and convert Stratford branch in to Bridgeport location.
- Maintained branch sales while not having drivers, and under pressure of merging two branches together.
Outside Sales Representative
Allied Building Products - Beacon Sales
Bridgeport
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Carried book of business over from insides sales position.
- Grew book of business in 1st year by 20%
Inside Sales Representative
Allied Building Products
Bridgeport
04.2011 - 04.2015
- Service Accounts, Cold Call, Drive business and continually grow business relationships and sales.
Site Manager
Fairfield County Exteriors
Stratford
08.2005 - 04.2011
- Set up and maintained clean and organized job sites.
- Keep constant contact with crews to make sure they have necessary materials to finish projects
- Communicate with homeowners throughout duration of job to make sure jobs were being done to customers needs and desires.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT03-2009
Skills
- Sales strategy
- Inventory management
- Revenue forecasting
- Budgeting and reporting
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Staff training
Accomplishments
- Kemper Distributor of the year - 2023
- Exellence in safety - 2024
Timeline
Branch Manager
Beacon Sales - QXO
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Branch Manager
Beacon Sales
07.2018 - 08.2020
Outside Sales Representative
Allied Building Products - Beacon Sales
04.2015 - 07.2018
Inside Sales Representative
Allied Building Products
04.2011 - 04.2015
Site Manager
Fairfield County Exteriors
08.2005 - 04.2011
Associates Degree - Business Administration
Housatonic Community College
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