Dynamic, results-driven industry Sales and Operations manager with 52 years of experience in the forklift and industrial distribution markets. Proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar growth, securing key clients, and increasing product distribution. I am an expert relationship builder, channel developer, negotiator, and sales strategist.
Built and managed business within Unicarrier’s Southwest region.
Managed territory sales for new products and aftermarket parts in 15 distributors with 36 locations in 14 states.
Evaluated business operations within strategic markets.
Monitored and supported all sales programs for Sales and Parts within the territory.
Developed dealer reports to identify retail opportunities.
Managed territory with over 13,000 annual purchases of forklifts and delivered over 1,400 new trucks.
Delivered over $7.3 million in parts and aftermarket revenue in the Southwest Region.
Territory Coverage: New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Texas (Parts of), Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
Executive Vice-President & General Manager
Interstate Lift Truck, Inc.
09.2004 - 07.2007
Managed corporate branch operations and sales exceeding $35 million for three facilities in northern Ohio.
Directed overall departmental sales and business development functions.
Responsible for advertising/marketing efforts, P&L, and budget development.
Designed and implemented various sales plans and programs.
Provided cross-functional team training and development of sales programs.
Turned around underperforming sales team with new sales-driven EDA marketing plan.
Recipient of President’s Award, Toyota Material Handling U.S.A.’s highest award in 2005.
Developed new Lead Dealer National Account prospects.
Served as lead liaison in developing business plan for third branch location.
Executive Vice-President/Owner
Hull Lift Truck, Inc.
06.1971 - 09.2002
Managed corporate branch operations and sales exceeding $50 million for four facilities.
Managed departmental sales and business development.
Established a cleaning division as a nationally recognized industrial cleaning distributor.
Developed direct mail campaigns and marketing sales programs.
Designed and implemented various sales plans and programs.
Responsible for the aftermarket sector of the business unit.
Leader in the establishment of web sites and channels for the integration of suppliers.
Recipient of Nilfisk-Advance Dealer of the Year award 10 times over a 17-year period.
Hull Lift Truck, Inc. received Toyota Material Handling U.S.A.’s highest recognition, the “President’s Award” 13 times.
Honored as Mitsubishi Dealer of the Year, Bobcat Top Dealer, and Crown sales excellence award winner.
Served on Nilfisk-Advance Dealer Advisory Council and Service Advisory Council.
Participated in Toyota Dealer Roundtable and aftermarket developmental meetings.
Education
Indiana University
01.1972
Skills
Targeted Sales Strategies
P & L Management
Budget Administration
Business & Channel Development
Strategic Partnership Building
Strategic Market Positioning
Key Account Management
Operations Management
Team Leadership and Mentoring
Training
Dale Carnegie Sales Seminar Training
MHEDA Distributor Management Seminars
MHEDA Young Executives Forum
ISSA Distributor Management Training Workshops
MHEDA Aftermarket Seminars
Community Service
Elkhart Fight Crime Fund, President, Elkhart, Indiana, 1991-03, 2002-09, Worked with local law enforcement agencies to fight the war on drugs., Raised approximately $150,000 annually., Instrumental in raising community awareness and funding.
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