Dan Bleeke
Litchfield,MN
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales management professional successful in cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections and persuasively introducing products. Well-versed in implementing pricing models, managing relationships and expanding territory.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
AZZ Galvanizing
Winsted, USA
01.2015 - 08.2024
- Successfully represented the Winsted and the Minneapolis plants covering the 5-state area
- Met and built relationships with existing customers as well as brought on numerous new customers
- Helped our customers grow their business through galvanizing which helped us grow every year
- Through sales helped the Winsted plant grow from approximately 60 employees to over 100
- Consistently brought in over 100 million pounds of steel per year to meet budget
- Successfully helped the Winsted plant meet budget every year and broke several plant records, including 2 CEO Cup Awards
- Increased sales for the Minneapolis plant making budget for the first time in 2023
- Worked closely with plant managers and regional managers on budgets, pricing and long-term planning
- Worked closely with other sales managers and regional managers on regional quotes and customers who used multiple locations
- Averaged 15 Lunch N Learns per year for groups ranging from 1-300 including colleges and trade shows
- Negotiated resolutions for damaged product, lost product and dissatisfied customers
- Completed 6 sales courses through Acclivus
Sales Manager
Anchor Dock and Lift
Annandale, USA
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Worked for a small company representing Floe and Pier Pleasure docks and lifts
- Worked with individuals as well as resorts and DNR to find the best solutions for their needs
- Successfully met and broke my annual goals and budget
- Represented Floe at trade shows
Financial Advisor
Self Employed
05.2003 - 03.2013
- Marketed and sold financial investments
- Helped people manage their finances, plan for their future, make investments, etc
- Designed full financial plans for individuals and families
Education
Business Administration -
St Cloud State
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- New Business Development
- Sales Planning
- Solution selling
- Sales presentation
- Account Management
- Strategic account development
- Market Research
- Key account development
- Sales Reporting
- Rapport and relationship building
- Service-driven sales
Timeline
Sales Manager
AZZ Galvanizing
01.2015 - 08.2024
Sales Manager
Anchor Dock and Lift
03.2013 - 02.2015
Financial Advisor
Self Employed
05.2003 - 03.2013
Business Administration -
St Cloud State
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