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DUSTIN GILSTRAP

Farmington,NM

Summary

Dynamic Impactful Account Manager that builds partnerships, retains key accounts with a large focus on territory growth. Strong leader with proficiency in the growing the professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful sales strategies that align with Border States Values. Resourceful Account Manager with excellent account oversight, issue resolution and relationship-building expertise. Maximized repeat business opportunities and utilized proven prospecting techniques to expand customer base. High-level sales cycle knowledge and strong collaborative skills leading to optimum outcomes. Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Border States Industries Inc.
04.2016 - Current
  • Manages Assigned Customer Account Relationships. High Level of Focus on Business and Relationship Opportunities.
  • Consistent Growth FY24 26% Growth overall
  • Territory Creation (Utility Market NM)
  • Goal Driven Approach
  • Identify key entry points to enhance market penetration and maximize GM. Utilizing Niches during Discovery.
  • Gaining Trust and Building relationships with Integrity.
  • Promote, Engage, Train and Sell products, services and capabilities to maximize Account Potential within existing accounts. Regularly calls on assigned accounts, grow the territory with new accounts, TCCM, coordinated sales strategies with preferred vendors, aligning support resources, and providing input to the pricing and purchasing departments on competitive issues related to price and margin strategy product evaluations.
  • Actively participating in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.

Outside Sales Representative

Consolidated Electrical Distributors
04.2008 - 04.2016
  • Fostered lasting relationships within the Construction and Industrial Industry of CED in multiple markets through effective communication and quick response. This approach resulted in long-term loyal and expanded client base relationships.
  • Built Effective Sales Territories within CED
  • Exceeded goals established by Managment
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Established rapport with potential customers through cold calling and presenting product offerings tailored to their needs.
  • Built long standing relationships with Vendors

Regional Manager

Professional Services Group Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Managed Marketing Overnight Resets and Planogram projects within Home Depot.
  • Promoted cultures of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
  • Led cross-functional teams with 10 employees to achieve project deliverables on time and within budget, resulting in improved overall performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Finance And Administration

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

EPEC BRONZE
EPEC

Integrity Selling
Fargo
08.2023

Skills

  • Ability to Prospect, Validate and Create Opportunities
  • New Account and Territory Creation
  • Meets or Exceeds Sales Goals Established
  • Electric Utility, Gas, Industrial, Powergen and Construction Account Experience
  • Team Driven
  • Leads by example
  • Ability to Present in front of large groups
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Meets or exceeds Customer Expectations
  • Systems and software expertise (Rockwell/Eaton/Salesforce/SAP/SIMAN

Timeline

Account Manager

Border States Industries Inc.
04.2016 - Current

Outside Sales Representative

Consolidated Electrical Distributors
04.2008 - 04.2016

Regional Manager

Professional Services Group Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008

Associate of Arts - Business Finance And Administration

University of Northern Colorado

EPEC BRONZE

Integrity Selling
DUSTIN GILSTRAP