Eric E. Uschold
Marshall,MN
Summary
Highly experienced Buyer known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
State Farm Insurance, Christian Becker Agency
01.2017 - Current
- Create new sales opportunities for the agency through prospecting activities, asking referrals from existing customers, and cross sell existing customers
- Assist in training new associates to pass licensing exams and gaining confidence and assist them in developing their own sales language
- Responsible for Medicare enrollment, education, and onboarding
- Number one sales representative for new client acquisition
MRO Capital Buyer
Schwan Food Company
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Oversee capital purchasing for repair and replacement equipment
- Manage assigned product categories including availability, monitoring, sourcing, and competitive market pricing analysis
- Develop and maintain comprehensive supplier relationships across multiple categories
- Draft and negotiate business to business contracts with favorable terms
- Monitor supplier performance metrics including delivery, quantity, and cost effectiveness
- Facilitate cross-functional discussions between vendors, engineering teams, reliability, and operations to align with organizational objectives
- Monitor supplier performance against established KPI’s
- Track and monitor cost savings and cost avoidances initiatives and their impact
Retail Sales Associate
Olsen & Lowe
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Successfully managed sales, ordered inventory, maintained inventory controls, trained new associates, and changed merchandise placement.
Sales Associate
American Family Insurance, Chuck Fennell Agency
2015 - 2016
- Meet with individuals to discuss their needs and help them develop programs to manage risk and protect current and future assets and dreams
- Complete replacement cost appraisals, field underwriting and risk assessment and analysis following strict underwriting guidelines
- Work with local businesses to help them develop programs to build a safer work environment to mitigate future claims
- Constantly cultivate new relationships, cross sell existing customers, and leverage existing relationships to meet agency's growth objectives
Sales Associate; Pharmacy Benefit Manager
ClearScript
2014 - 2015
- Solicited pharmacy benefit management services via cold calling third party administrators, health systems, brokers, and consulting firms
- Conducted audits of employer group’s prescription drug spend to evaluate price for services
- Made plan design and formulary recommendations to lower net cost for employers
- Developed quarterly marketing communication pieces and campaigns to remain in contact on a monthly bases with current, past, and future industry leaders and employers
Receiving Associate/ Modular team
Wal-Mart
2009 - 2014
- Stocked freight using FIFO method, binned new freight into the stock room and conversely pulled pick list inventory to replenish inventory on the floor
- Reset modular shelf changes and merchandise inventory according to corporate plans
- Utilized skills from racing bicycles to build bicycles as needed
- Consistently met and achieved all goals set by management for the position
General Contractor/ Partner
SUCI Property Management Company
2008 - 2010
- Remodeled residential properties for increased rental income as well as purchased new residential properties and turned them within 90 days to generate profits
- Acquired new management contracts and successfully increased revenues of existing properties by 30%
Assistant General Manager
Best Western Marshall Inn
2008 - 2008
- Hired and trained employees; delegated tasks; supervised daily operations; generated P&L reports and reviewed them with managers weekly
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues while providing strong leadership and customer service
- Managed the firms benefit packages and conducted employment reviews.
Senior Sales Associate
Midwest United Insurance
2003 - 2007
- Designed, implemented, serviced, and sold both small group and large group health insurance solutions
- Designed power point presentation s and held community meetings to inform consumers about the inerrancies of Medicare Part D
- Took a proactive approach towards retention of business by explaining different types of Medicare policies within the market place
- Generated consulting revenue and educated other brokers and agencies
- Negotiated exclusivity contracts with carriers to serve Southwestern Minnesota
- Obtained an exclusive agreement to work with all Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Minneapolis operations, executive retirement packages
Education
MBA - Management
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MNBachelor of Science - Marketing
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MNHigh School Diploma -
Orono High School
Long Lake, MNSkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- B2B sales and customer service
- Negotiation tactics
- Goal oriented
- Relationship building
Affiliations
Clubs and organizations:
- Shades of the Past Car Club, Marshall, MN. 2012 - 2023
- Member of the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. 2003-2007
- Competitive cyclist in Minnesota State Championship Mountain Bike Series. 2006-2009
Timeline
MRO Capital Buyer
Schwan Food Company
01.2024 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
State Farm Insurance, Christian Becker Agency
01.2017 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Olsen & Lowe
01.2002 - 01.2003
Sales Associate
American Family Insurance, Chuck Fennell Agency
2015 - 2016
Sales Associate; Pharmacy Benefit Manager
ClearScript
2014 - 2015
Receiving Associate/ Modular team
Wal-Mart
2009 - 2014
General Contractor/ Partner
SUCI Property Management Company
2008 - 2010
Assistant General Manager
Best Western Marshall Inn
2008 - 2008
Senior Sales Associate
Midwest United Insurance
2003 - 2007
MBA - Management
Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Southwest Minnesota State University
High School Diploma -
Orono High School