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David A. Schmitz

Roseville,MN

Summary

Seasoned Territory Manager and exceptional sales professional. Decisive team leader and business manager with excellent attention to detail and persuasive communication style. Offering 35 plus years of experience in sales.

Successful Territory Manager bringing strong history of exceeding product revenue and customer targets. Versed in heavy equipment and current market trends. Over three decades of sales and business development success.

Results-oriented Territory Sales Manager with high energy levels and passion for customer service and sales. Polished in increasing sales volume by developing business opportunities and implementing effective sales programs. Critical thinker possessing first-rate multitasking, problem-solving and communication skills. Expertise in reducing turnover and minimizing shrinkage.

Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in heavy equipment industry and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.

Maintain current product, market and competitor knowledge to successfully enhance operational and sales development approaches. Performance-oriented in prospecting, networking and completing key sales. Address and solve wide-ranging operations, sales and personnel management problems.

Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over thirty-five plus-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.

Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over thirty-five plus-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.

Self-motivated Territory Sales Manager with a distinguished background in managing accounts for assigned territories and selling products ethically and with market-driven approaches. Skillfully enhance distribution and availability of products to achieve targeted territorial growth.

Accomplished Sales Manager offering many years of experience developing and maximizing heavy equipment sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion and merchandising to achieve market penetration.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.



Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Manager - Caterpillar Sales and Service

MN Supply Company
Eden Prairie, MN
06.1989 - Current
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing, and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Motivated and mentored sales employees to enhance presentation, negotiation and customer relations abilities.
  • Spearheaded efficient resolutions for wide-ranging customer issues to offer outstanding service and maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Increased division profits with strategic territory expansion and acquisition of new customers.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product development and production teams to improve designs and reduce costs.
  • Targeted prospects in other territories through careful research of competitor products, services, and trends.
  • Carefully analyzed data to determine most effective sales strategies.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.

Industrial Sales Representative

Ziegler Inc.
08.1987 - 06.1989
  • Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events, and building rapport with clients.
  • Educated new sales staff on store policies and customer support operations.
  • Leveraged proven sales methods to increase revenue and surpass sales objectives.
  • Managed sales plan activities, promotions and product launches resulting in expanded revenues and branding.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
  • Reconciled billing discrepancies with regulatory agencies and finance department.
  • Proactively managed client correspondence and recorded tracking and communications.
  • Monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
  • Tracked customer and supply chain details for precise and timely fulfillment.
  • Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
  • Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
  • Scheduled, updated and maintained product preparations and customer promotions.
  • Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
  • Maintained customer promotional logs for product advertising campaigns.
  • Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
  • Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Produced remarkable sales and enhanced numbers by managing complete lifecycle from networking through ongoing account servicing.
  • Worked closely with commercial operational departments to schedule targeted promotional campaigns.
  • Maintained sales tracking reports to support operational enhancements and implement corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Minnesota State University - Mankato, Mankato, MN

Skills

  • Revenue Generation
  • Staff Management
  • Performance Management
  • Account and Territory Management
  • Staff Development
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Sales Program Development
  • Staff Evaluations
  • Financial Acumen
  • Sales Tracking
  • Profitability Assessments
  • Team Recruiting and Onboarding

Timeline

Territory Manager - Caterpillar Sales and Service - MN Supply Company
06.1989 - Current
Industrial Sales Representative - Ziegler Inc.
08.1987 - 06.1989
Minnesota State University - Mankato - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration And Management
David A. Schmitz