A little about me personally, I have a 20 year old daughter who is going to college at The University of Arkansas majoring in Financial Accounting In my free I am an avid Waterfowl and Turkey hunter, love to fish and hopefully add Elk to the list now that I live in Colorado Love a great steak house or cigar lounge as well!
ERIC JONES
Denver,CO
Summary
Branch Manager with demonstrated experience managing company assets and developing people for future growth. Strategic planner talented in seeing multiple options for improvement, operational streamlining and potential growth. Background in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire & Fabrication Wholesale Supply.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
Ferguson Fire & Fabrication
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Prepared sales projections, annual and monthly budgets.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on branch enhancement opportunities.
- Inventory Control
- Improved ROI from 44% to 97%
- Improved bottom line from year one to year two by 37%
District Manager
J&B Supply, Inc HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical
03.2008 - 08.2019
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Worked collaboratively with corporate to reach sales and profit goals
- Ensured customer service and satisfaction
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions
- Optimized in-store merchandising and monitored inventory availability to increase sales
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented training for new hires
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
Regional Sales Manager
J&B Supply, Inc
04.2004 - 03.2008
- Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships
- Executed successful promotional events and trade shows
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
- Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin
- Participated in sales calls with direct reports to strengthen customer relationships and uncover possible opportunities for growth
- Executed successful marketing campaigns to generate new business and expand customer base
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base
- Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers
- Effectively recruited and hired highly talented individuals bringing exceptional skills and expertise to sales team.
Branch Manager
J&B Supply, Inc
01.2000 - 04.2004
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales
- Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations
- Implemented service improvements to enhance sales cycle
- Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials
- Oversaw hiring and training of new employees.
Warehouse Distribution Manager
J&B Supply
05.1998 - 02.2001
- Oversaw inventory control for seamless distribution
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
Education
Effective Communications And Human Relations -
Dale Carnegie
Fort Smith, ARLeadership Training For Managers - undefined
Dale Carnegie
Fort Smith, ARAssociate of Business Administration - Business
Westark Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Southside High School
Skills
- Sales Reporting
- Strategic Planning and Budgeting
- Customer Service
- Retail and Commercial Sales
- Experience in Managing Multiple Locations
- Inventory Control
- New Employee Acquisitions and Training
- Operational Improvements
- Staff Development
- Business development expertise
- Branch Operations Management
- Human resources knowledge
- Performance Reviews
- Business Development
- Sales professional
- Public Speaking
Interests
Timeline
Branch Manager
Ferguson Fire & Fabrication
05.2022 - Current
District Manager
J&B Supply, Inc HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical
03.2008 - 08.2019
Regional Sales Manager
J&B Supply, Inc
04.2004 - 03.2008
Branch Manager
J&B Supply, Inc
01.2000 - 04.2004
Warehouse Distribution Manager
J&B Supply
05.1998 - 02.2001
Effective Communications And Human Relations -
Dale Carnegie
Leadership Training For Managers - undefined
Dale Carnegie
Associate of Business Administration - Business
Westark Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Southside High School
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