David Koschel
Austin,TX
Summary
Accomplished General Manager and Sales/Marketing Manager at Westbank Pools, adept in financial acumen and team leadership. Spearheaded initiatives to increase profit margins and sales, achieving a 60% lead closure rate. Excelled in business networking and relationship building, fostering partnerships with industry leaders for mutual growth. Fluent in Spanish, enhancing client and partner communications.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Business Development
Westbank Pools
01.2024 - Current
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with industry leaders for increased collaboration and mutual growth.
- Managed cross-functional teams to execute business expansion initiatives successfully.
- Championed customer-centric approaches within the organization, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction levels and repeat business opportunities. Mainly with our home builders.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
- Reduced project timeline by implementing efficient scheduling procedures.
- Cultivated strong relationships with senior executives at partner organizations, paving the way for mutually beneficial collaborations in future endeavors.
- Evaluated potential mergers and acquisitions for strategic alignment with the company''s objectives, ensuring maximum value creation.
- Identified skill gaps within the team and recommended relevant training programs, enhancing overall performance and productivity.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Built strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Sales/Marketing Manager
Westbank Pools
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Increased average ticket sale from 185k to 280k.
- Implemented a marketing strategy to acquire new home builders (B2B) to streamline more business for the company.
- Strengthened brand identity by overseeing visual elements such as logo design and website layout.
- Optimized sales processes with streamlined customer relationship management strategies.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
- Negotiated contracts skillfully, achieving favorable terms that contributed to bottom-line results.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Closed 60% of qualified leads.
Project Manager
Nalle Custom Homes
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Ensured all inspections and safety regulations were implemented and completed by our sub contractors.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Coordinated with internal teams and sub contractors to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all sub contractors and inspectors.
Project Manager
Westbank Pools
10.2015 - 08.2019
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
High School Diploma -
Georgetown High School
Georgetown, TXNo Degree - Business Administration And Management
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXSkills
- Business Networking
- Financial Acumen
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Negotiations
- Pipeline Management
- Cost Management
- Sales strategy development
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
General Manager, Business Development
Westbank Pools
01.2024 - Current
Sales/Marketing Manager
Westbank Pools
02.2021 - 12.2023
Project Manager
Nalle Custom Homes
09.2019 - 02.2021
Project Manager
Westbank Pools
10.2015 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Georgetown High School
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Stephen F. Austin State University
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