Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Grainger Partner in Performance Award
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Eric Gundlach

Eric Gundlach

Wilmington,NC

Summary

Experienced senior account management professional with a proven track record of 19 years in driving business development and strategic sales planning. Skilled in cultivating robust client relationships, implementing innovative sales techniques, and optimizing client engagement. Demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to business strategy, consistently ensuring long-term growth and delivering superior customer service.

Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.

Developed diverse skills in fast-paced, client-focused environment, excelling in relationship management and strategic planning. Mastery in data analysis and effective communication, facilitating seamless transitions and fostering client success. Seeking to leverage transferable skills to excel in new field and drive impactful outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

EMG Rep. Industries, LLC / ARITALIA Group
06.2020 - Current
  • Cultivate new business relationships through cold calling, networking, and industry associations
  • Deliver presentations to customers, securing key distributor partnerships
  • Manage sales processes from consultation to contract delivery, ensuring growth
  • Collaborate with marketing to create plans that accelerate customer sales
  • Drive business development through strategic networking, securing key distributor partnerships
  • Introduce new sales techniques and tools, optimizing client engagement and boosting conversion rates

SENIOR SALES ASSOCIATE

INDOFF, INC.
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Sales and account management position responsible for securing and cultivating relationships with factories and warehouses throughout a multi-state territory; sell material handling equipment
  • Identifies customer needs and creates a solution for their issue with confidence
  • Communication: Conducts Quarterly Business Reviews with all designated developmental accounts
  • Provides effective communication with all team members involved in the development process
  • Learn and advocate for a full suite of products and services
  • Coordinate with the marketing team to develop marketing plans that accelerate our customer sales cycle
  • Initiates contact with existing and potential customers

OUTSIDE SALES / ACCOUNT MANAGER

BAKER ROOFING COMPANY
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Expanded client base through strategic account management, driving revenue growth
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and project success
  • Initiated and nurtured client relationships, securing new business opportunities
  • Conducted thorough research to identify promising leads, contributing to client base expansion
  • Developed and executed sales strategies, significantly growing the client portfolio

NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

HUSKY RACK & WIRE
04.2005 - 01.2018
  • Managed national accounts, driving $14M in annual sales through strategic client relationships
  • Led complex sales processes, from client consultation to contract delivery, ensuring comprehensive support
  • Developed and executed sales strategies, enhancing market presence and achieving measurable growth
  • Drove $14M annual sales with35% profit margin, achieving30% sales growth from2012-2017 through innovative strategies and relationships
  • Orchestrated national trade show events, elevating brand visibility and product engagement with compelling exhibits, boosting market presence
  • Collaborated with company President and VP of Sales, providing exceptional account service to ensure long-term growth and client retention
  • Analyzed market trends to develop targeted sales strategies, resulting in enhanced market presence and measurable growth
  • Quick learner and dedicated worker with strong work ethics, consistently punctual and eager to take on new challenges

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Restaurant Management

State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
05.1994

Skills

  • Business Relationship Management (Expert), Business Development (Expert), Outside Sales (Expert), Business Strategy (Experienced), Account Management (Expert), Creative Problem Solving (Expert)
  • Business development
  • Schedule management
  • Partnership development
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Territory management
  • Sales expertise

Accomplishments

  • Business Development: - Developed strong relationships with key referral sources, resulting in a 30% increase in two years of referrals, and initiated two key partnerships which resulted in 50% growth.
  • Collaborated with a team of 3 in the development of the G/F Projects
  • Resolved product shipping issues through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

LINKS

www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gundlach-175172189

Grainger Partner in Performance Award

The Grainger Partner in Performance Award is a recognition given by W.W.Grainger to suppliers who consistently demonstrate exceptional performance in key areas like product quality, on-time shipping, responsiveness, and collaboration, essentially honoring the top-performing suppliers that significantly contribute to Grainger's success in serving their mutual customers; only a small percentage of Grainger's suppliers receive this award each year.

Timeline

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

EMG Rep. Industries, LLC / ARITALIA Group
06.2020 - Current

SENIOR SALES ASSOCIATE

INDOFF, INC.
01.2019 - 06.2020

OUTSIDE SALES / ACCOUNT MANAGER

BAKER ROOFING COMPANY
02.2018 - 01.2019

NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

HUSKY RACK & WIRE
04.2005 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Hotel Restaurant Management

State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Eric Gundlach