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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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David Clearman

Maryville,TN

Summary

Years of success while working in multiple roles with dealers in the print and packaging industry, has given me a unique perspective to understand their challenges and what makes them successful. I learned early on that the relationship between me, my sales/marketing and support teams and the client is an important key to a long and successful partnership. Those relationships have allowed me opportunities that would not have been possible without them. While constantly looking for profitable revenue opportunities for the client, I continue to insist on the importance of successful support. I believe that this is paramount to cultivating trust with a client but it is also important to endorse that within my own organization.

I have been adamant while holding my teams expectations high, from hitting sales numbers to managing expenses.

I have effectively carved out and grown productive relationships with valuable groups including industry analysts, multi-channel associations, media, wholesalers and retailers.

Creative product Branding and Placement is also one of my passions in this space.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Distribution Sales

Konica Minolta Business Solutions US
Ramsey, NJ
05.2023 - Current
  • Negotiated and administered contracts to meet customer needs with competitive pricing, desirable contract terms and superior service.
  • Created and maintained relationships with third-party logistics providers.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to supply chain management and logistics operations.
  • Worked closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that all customer demands were met accurately.
  • Supported senior leadership by accurately reporting monthly and annual sales, P&L and staff efficiency reports.
  • Generated over $17,000,000 in annual sales by customer rapport while increasing sales by 22% over previous ownership.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.

Senior Director of Legacy Sales and Transition

Konica Minolta Business Solutions US
Ramsey, NJ
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to maximize organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular communication, feedback, and recognition.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders across multiple departments to develop innovative strategies for problem solving.
  • Facilitated meetings between internal teams to ensure alignment on initiatives.
  • Created policies and procedures to improve operational efficiencies within the organization.
  • Analyzed problematic situations and occurrences to provide solutions and facilitate company survival and growth.

Senior Director of Sales and Marketing

Konica Minolta Business Solutions US
Dallas, TX
07.2017 - 01.2022
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
  • Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
  • Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
  • Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.

National Sales Director, US, Canada, Latin Am

Muratec America Inc.
Plano, TX
08.1995 - 07.2017
  • Area Sales manager selling to and supporting dealers.
  • Regional Sales manager supporting dealers, hiring and managing Area sales teams, establishing quotas, managing expenses.
  • Director of Sales and Marketing for MFP and Label and Packaging divisions
  • Coordinated internal teams responsible for executing marketing initiatives.
  • Created content for brochures, websites, email campaigns, press releases, and other marketing materials.
  • Developed creative approaches to increase brand awareness across multiple channels.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Marketing, English Minor

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Relation Development
  • Creative Direction
  • Channel Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Sales Coaching
  • Product positioning

Affiliations

  • Annual Fund Raising, most recently known in our industry as The Jillian Fund, our group, the Patriot Pack, has ridden motorcycles thousands of miles for multiple foundations and causes. As one of the three original members/ riders of this industry based group, I am proud to have been able to participate for the last ten years visiting dealers across the country and watched as they and others from our industry chipped in for some great causes.
  • Ride for Alzheimer's- An annual bicycle event that I ride for to help a very important cause that is also near and dear to me.

Accomplishments

  • As consistent Top Performer I have been awarded multiple Sales Awards over the years including Regional sales of the Year, Director of the Year etc
  • Numerous accolades for budget performance and Expense control

Certification

  • A+ Training, Multiple TQM, Sales Management Classes and The Power of Negotiation, CDIA+ Certified, Microsoft Suite Proficient.

Timeline

Director of Distribution Sales

Konica Minolta Business Solutions US
05.2023 - Current

Senior Director of Legacy Sales and Transition

Konica Minolta Business Solutions US
01.2022 - 04.2023

Senior Director of Sales and Marketing

Konica Minolta Business Solutions US
07.2017 - 01.2022

National Sales Director, US, Canada, Latin Am

Muratec America Inc.
08.1995 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Marketing, English Minor

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
David Clearman