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Danny Havel
Eugene,Oregon
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Summary
Strategic-thinking Business Development Manager with history of transforming inefficient, underperforming operations into successful enterprises. Accomplished communicator with talent for building over-achieving teams. Dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving market-leading results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager/Director Big Box Sales
RVMP/Flex Security
Columbus, OH
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Direct sales placement to large retail establishments for security trailers, Development of strategic sales plan and managing Rep Groups for launch of Retail Division in an emerging Generator line of products.
VP-Sales
Koval Williamson Associates
Portland, OR
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Assist in placement and marketing retail products at KROGER, BiMart, and other leading Retailers in the Pacific NW. Professional guidance and direction for top-tier Manufacturers in the Grocery, Hardware, and Mass Merchant channels. Procured several large MFG accounts into portfolio
Sales Manager 2016-19, Director, 2019-2020, VP-Sales 2020-2025
NMSG
Portland, OR
01.2016 - 01.2025
- Assist in placement and marketing retail products at KROGER, BiMart, and other leading Retailers in the Pacific NW. Professional guidance and direction for top-tier Manufacturers in the Grocery, Hardware, and Mass Merchant channels. Increased personal portfolio earnings from $16M to $45M in 3 years. Grew overall business by 12%. Direct and mentor staff.
National Account Manager
Jensen Distribution
Spokane, WA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Account Management for Jerry’s Home Improvement and Kroger/Fred Meyer, including, but not limited to: Sales, Marketing, Displays, Events, Advertising, Product Placement, and Design. Built business up $2M in one year by engaging customer in new approach to marketing products. Managed over $15 million in retail Sales annually.
Regional Account Manager
Linc Sales
Vancouver, WA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Sales, Marketing, Customer Service...you name it, I was on call to do it. Grew business in my accounts by over 40% in 4 years. Established new business, built relationships with Buyers and Owners through events and Marketing.
General Manager/Talk Show Host/Sales
Rocking M Radio
Salina, KS
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Supervise 3-station FM cluster including JACK and Classic Country formats, all aspects of broadcast programming and sales. Develop and mentor talent and sales force, budgeting, promotions. Host of 3-hour afternoon Sports Talk show. Play by play of NAIA sports.
Education
Southern Oregon State College - Communications
Southern Oregon State College
Ashland, OR01-1985
Skills
- Team leadership
- Business development and planning
- Customer service
- Negotiations
- Decision-making
- Business development
- Relationship building and management
- Strategic planning
- Client relationship building
- Sales and marketing
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Business Development Manager/Director Big Box Sales
RVMP/Flex Security
05.2025 - 05.2026
VP-Sales
Koval Williamson Associates
01.2025 - 05.2025
Sales Manager 2016-19, Director, 2019-2020, VP-Sales 2020-2025
NMSG
01.2016 - 01.2025
National Account Manager
Jensen Distribution
01.2014 - 01.2016
Regional Account Manager
Linc Sales
01.2011 - 01.2014
General Manager/Talk Show Host/Sales
Rocking M Radio
01.2008 - 01.2010
Southern Oregon State College - Communications
Southern Oregon State College
Personal Information
Title: Business Development Manager/Director