David Brandes

Manage Northeast territory (Florida to Maine) for a global manufacturer of engineered components.

• Convert inbound internet leads into qualified opportunities and new accounts.
• Collaborate across engineering, logistics, and marketing teams to meet customer requirements.
• Generate, track, and follow up on quotes to improve conversion rates and support account growth.
• Leverage LinkedIn Sales Navigator to prospect and build pipelines.
• Participate in team performance meetings to share insights and refine sales strategies.

Key Skills Used: Customer Experience, Technical Sales, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Territory Strategy

Johnson Controls – Lansdale, PA
Inside Sales Specialist – Fire Suppression (Water) | Mar 2018 – Jun 2020

• Quoted and processed orders for residential and commercial fire suppression systems.
• Partnered with territory managers using Salesforce reports to drive regional sales growth.
• Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales goals.
• Maintained strong distributor and contractor relationships to support repeat business.

General Flange & Forge – Huntingdon Valley, PA
Inside Sales Representative | Jan 2017 – Jun 2017

• Quoted and managed orders for industrial flange and forge products.
• Moved older inventory through creative account targeting and customer incentives.
• Increased quote volume and customer contact through outbound engagement.

Acme Corrugated Box Company – Hatboro, PA
Client Relations Representative | Oct 2014 – Nov 2016

• Managed quoting, orders, and delivery logistics for custom packaging solutions.
• Increased account sales by 20% through client portal optimization and improved service levels.
• Assisted with branding and go-to-market strategy development for new product rollouts.

Scheerer Bearing Corporation – Horsham, PA
Inside Sales Representative | Aug 2007 – Jul 2014

• Boosted internet sales by 25% and secured 13 new accounts worth $50K in additional revenue.
• Provided high-touch customer support, quote generation, and order follow-up.
• Co-led internal safety committee, reducing insurance costs by 5% over two years.
• Supported field reps with order expediting and inventory coordination.