Derek Pritchett
San Diego,CA
Summary
Performance-oriented & sales minded distribution manager with proven attention to detail and experience. Drives project success and customer satisfaction with high-quality work. Expert in the field and always willing to go the extra mile & do whatever it takes to enhance the overall customer experience while maintaining an energetic & comfortable working environment.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Self-employeed
San Diego, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Developed tailored solutions to address unique client requirements, improving satisfaction.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with diverse client needs.
- Coordinated logistics and resources for client engagements and events, enhancing overall experience.
- Implemented response procedures ensuring all clients are followed up with before the end of the day.
Outside Sales Representative
Site-One Landscape
San Diego, California
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed strong relationships with contractors and builders in local markets.
- Conducted on-site visits to assess client requirements and recommend solutions.
- Presented product knowledge to clients, addressing their specific needs and concerns.
- Worked with design professionals & homeowners ensuring proper materials are utilized while satisfying their desires & needs.
Outside Sales Representative
Action Gypsum Supply
San Diego, California
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed strong relationships with contractors and builders to drive sales growth.
- Managed customer accounts, ensuring consistent communication and support throughout sales process.
- Conducted product demonstrations and training sessions management, supervisors & staff.
- Monitored & maintained inventory levels to meet clients needs while dealing with product allocation.
- Trained mindfulness to warehouse employees & drivers when building & delivering customers orders.
- Company liaison with effective solution based rapid response to any problem a customer might have.
General Manager / Vice President
Thompson Building Materials
San Diego, California
02.1991 - 03.2023
- Led a service minded inside & outside sales team focused on customer growth & retention.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management and daily interpersonal communication.
- Oversaw daily operations & logistics for building material distribution meeting the demands & deadlines of developers & industry leaders.
- Developed vendor relations & expanded product lines following industry trends & satisfying customers needs.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all operations.
- Developed & maintained a dominant presence & lasting relationships in the design community.
- Developed successful safety incentive programs & monitored real time reporting to ensure compliance with local & federal government agencies.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture through effective communication and team-building initiatives.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations & nurture employee development & mental health.
- Led training programs to improve team performance and customer service skills.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Monitored inventory levels and optimized stock management processes ensuring our customers' needs are met.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to control expenses.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State
Fullerton, CA 09.1994 - 12.1999
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Sales strategy development
- Project management
- Logistics coordination
- Analytical problem solving
- Detail-oriented awareness
- Self-starter leadership
- Long-term relationship building
- Situational awareness
- Strengths identification
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Self-employeed
01.2026 - Current
Outside Sales Representative
Site-One Landscape
05.2025 - 12.2025
Outside Sales Representative
Action Gypsum Supply
04.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State
09.1994 - 12.1999
General Manager / Vice President
Thompson Building Materials
02.1991 - 03.2023