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Eric Purkey

Irvine,California

Summary

Dynamic National Sales Director with a proven track record at Storm Water Inspection and Maintenance Services, showcasing expertise in sales leadership and project management. Elevated brand visibility and profitability through strategic initiatives and CRM implementation. Excelled in building customer relationships and team motivation, demonstrating a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

National Sales Director (March 2022 - Current)

Storm Water Inspection and Maintenance Services
San Juan Capistrano, CA
04.2014 - Current
  • Develop and implement national sales strategies to increase brand awareness, sales, and profitability.
  • Implemented a CRM system (HubSpot) that improved tracking of leads, customers, and order fulfillment times.
  • Organize trade shows and conferences throughout the country as part of an effort to expand the company's reach into new markets.
  • Research and identify potential customers and new market opportunities on continuous basis to maintain sustained revenue growth.
  • Build relationships with customers and industry professionals to establish long-term business growth.
  • Pursue sales deals by qualifying clients, building individualized proposals, and finalizing contracts.
  • Direct and coordinate product installation, services, and field operations.
  • Improve profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, negotiating with material vendors, and expanding scope of work.
  • Oversee production of marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, promotional and informational videos and digital content.
  • Coach, develop and motivate team to achieve revenue goals, establish new sales, grow existing accounts, and meet project deadlines.
  • Perform client in-person lunch and learn meetings to promote product and create long term relationships.
  • Deliver presentations at conferences on stormwater topics and our product.
  • Perform webinars for potential and current clients across the nation on various stormwater topics and product selection.

Division Manager (April 2014 - March 2022) - Brentwood, CA

  • Manage Project Managers, sales personnel, assign projects, clients, and deadlines. Follow up. Generate new sales avenues and leads from existing and new clients.
  • Perform site visits and meet with customers to accurately quote the project. Perform employee and client training through lunch and learns and in-person trainings.
  • Estimate, set up, and manage awarded projects and clients. Manage, sell, and direct all maintenance projects and operations.
  • Research and maintain inspection and maintenance reporting software. Contribute to scheduling, communicate, and direct the operations team as needed.
  • Design and implement a sales plan that expands the company's customer base and ensures a continued strong presence.
  • Conduct employee maintenance department reviews. Perform and handle customer service with clients and vendors.
  • Perform evaluations, retraining, and quality control for department personnel and job sites. Interact with clients and employees in a positive manner.

Department Manager

Safeway
Clayton, CA
11.2010 - 03.2014
  • Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store’s efficiency.
  • Completed all daily tasks and special assignments with an efficient and quality-driven approach.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store.
  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
  • Worked with the management team to implement the proper division of responsibilities.
  • Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.

Education

Ministerial Leadership

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
01-2020

Ministry Training

Mainstream Leadership College
Orlando, FL
01-2020

High School Diploma

Northgate High School
Walnut Creek, CA
01-2010

Skills

  • Sales leadership
  • Project management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Employee performance reviews
  • Dependable and reliable
  • High in integrity
  • CPR and confined space certified
  • Works well independently
  • Good judgment
  • Strong team player
  • Customer relationship building
  • People-oriented
  • Detail-oriented
  • Retail sales
  • Employee relations
  • Motivated team player
  • Strong work ethic
  • Customer-oriented
  • Natural leader
  • Personable
  • Skilled problem solver

Affiliations

  • Involved and serve in my local church
  • Golf
  • Tennis/Pickleball

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

National Sales Director (March 2022 - Current)

Storm Water Inspection and Maintenance Services
04.2014 - Current

Department Manager

Safeway
11.2010 - 03.2014

Ministerial Leadership

Southeastern University

Ministry Training

Mainstream Leadership College

High School Diploma

Northgate High School
Eric Purkey