David Grimm
Maineville,OH
Summary
Experienced and dedicated sales professional with a strong track record of success since graduating in 2015. Demonstrated ability to consistently excel in top-tier sales organizations, achieving top producer status. Committed to personal growth and continuous learning, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations. Self-motivated individual who thrives on taking initiative and making things happen out in the field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Boat Sales Consultant
Hern Marine Distributors, LTD
Fairfield, OH
08.2016 - Current
- Secured position as leading single location Crownline Dealer worldwide based on volume and revenue from 2017 onward.
- Led company sales and profit performance for the 2024 Model Year.
- Recognized as top sales and profit performer for the 2023 Model Year.
- Achieved a company-record $9MM in sales revenue and profitability during 2021.
- Implemented and optimized all marketing displays and promotional materials in four showrooms.
- Conducted orientations for new and used boats to educate customers on operation techniques.
- Worked with finance department to deliver optimal financing solutions.
Promotional Marketing Consultant
Proforma Albrecht & Co.
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Proforma is a top ranking supplier of print and promotional products across North America
- Proven sales producer
- 100% commission based compensation forces you to become an entrepreneur.
BarBack/Bartender
Montgomery Inn Boathouse
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2011 - 01.2014
Education
B.A. - Psychology, Marketing, Professional Sales
The University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio04.2015
Skills
- Leadership
- Self motivated
- Sales Presentations
- Hungry to continue learning
- New Account Prospecting
- Upselling and cross selling current customers
- Strategic Sales and Market Planning
- Promotional and Pricing Strategies
Affiliations
Member, MRAA Marine Retailers Association of America, 12/2017-Present
Member, Sales Leadership Club, Carl Lindner College of Business, 01/13, I was an active member of the Sales Leadership Club at the University of Cincinnati. Weekly meetings provide engaging presentations from successful people in the relevant career field of Sales and Business careers in general.
Training
- Successfully completed numerous sales trainings at different boat manufacturers across the country every fall in the offseason, and still continue to do so.
- Certified in Professional Sales, Carl Lindner College of Business, University of Cincinnati, 01/14.
- BASI, Advertising Specialty Institute, 01/14, I Obtained my BASI from the ASI corporation.
Timeline
Boat Sales Consultant
Hern Marine Distributors, LTD
08.2016 - Current
Promotional Marketing Consultant
Proforma Albrecht & Co.
01.2014 - 01.2017
BarBack/Bartender
Montgomery Inn Boathouse
01.2011 - 01.2014
B.A. - Psychology, Marketing, Professional Sales
The University of Cincinnati