Edward John Yandura III
North Ridgeville
Summary
Customer-oriented sales professional with 20+ years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships to maintain client retention, and well-versed in the fire protection industry. Strategic-thinking leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing services, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver quality solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager
Gardiner
2025.05 - Current
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business while maintaining a personal quota.
- Provided ongoing training and mentorship for (3) sales reps, fostering professional development and sales growth.
- Collaborated with other internal departments to facilitate cross-selling opportunities.
- Responsible for the retention and growth of the company's fire alarm and sprinkler preventative maintenance agreements.
Sales Associate / Warehouse
Best Buy
2010.09 - 2026.01
- Trained new associates on sales techniques and operational procedures to ensure consistency.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Inspection Sales Rep.
S.A. Comunale
2015.12 - 2025.05
- Expanded customer base by utilizing numerous service offerings to decision makers of fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems in multiple vertical markets.
- Conduct site surveys to create proposals and solutions that satisfy existing customer issues and future prospected client needs.
- Trained new reps hired in other districts.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Ridgeville High School
North Ridgeville, OH1999-06
Skills
- Sales team training
- Account management
- Goals and performance
- Verbal and written communication
- Client relationship management
Certification
- State of Ohio Fire License: 54-47-1765
- Fire Alarm, Pre-Engineered, and Portables
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Sales Manager
Gardiner
2025.05 - Current
Inspection Sales Rep.
S.A. Comunale
2015.12 - 2025.05
Sales Associate / Warehouse
Best Buy
2010.09 - 2026.01
High School Diploma -
North Ridgeville High School