Cullen Eggleston
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, lead conversion, and raising customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
East Aluminum Products, Inc
06.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
Owner/Operator
JOCU Enterprises, LLC
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
Outside Sales Account Manager
Henderson Implement & Outdoor Power
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Resolved customer disputes to maintain positive relationships and increase customer base.
- Implemented rental asset processes and cleanliness standards.
- Drafted quotes, confirmed orders and managed transfers to handle rental needs efficiently.
- Coordinated with sales teams and clients to manage inventory, adjust orders and handle logistics.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
- Utilized in-depth understanding of strategic sales processes to increase revenue.
- Managed territory budget to support development of regional and territory leads.
Outside Sales Representative
Aerial Access Equipment
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Developed new business relationships and maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
- Communicated effectively with broad range of Industry professionals to promote Product or Service.
- Liaised between internal and external stakeholders, clients and various external vendors to develop and implement client solutions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LAHigh School Diploma -
Sulphur High School
Sulphur, LA05.2005
Skills
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Sales Growth
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Management Team Leadership
- Revenue Growth Strategies
- Investor Relations
- Business Consulting
- Leadership and People Development
Timeline
Owner/Operator
East Aluminum Products, Inc
06.2018 - Current
Owner/Operator
JOCU Enterprises, LLC
01.2015 - 06.2018
Outside Sales Account Manager
Henderson Implement & Outdoor Power
09.2014 - 01.2016
Outside Sales Representative
Aerial Access Equipment
01.2012 - 09.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
McNeese State University
High School Diploma -
Sulphur High School
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