Erik Kniffen
Three Rivers,MI
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at CrossRoads RV, adept in territory growth and fostering strong relationships. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and team productivity. Skilled in decision-making and problem-solving, consistently driving teams towards exceeding annual sales goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Agency Owner
Kniffen Insurance Agency, AAA-Michigan
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Regional Sales Manager
CrossRoads RV
05.2017 - 03.2023
- Supported, trained and motivated team of professionals to consistently meet annual goals for sales and production.
- Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.
- Increased revenue generation by collaborating with senior executives to assess regional performance and develop new sales strategies.
- Met regional sales objectives by developing and implementing promotion strategies, coordinating sales team and servicing key accounts to fortify business relationships.
- Penetrated new markets by investigating competitor products, services and trends.
Plant Manager
Forest River RV
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring the level of quality.
- Oversaw employees, and related programs, to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
Assistant Plant Manager
Crossroads RV
08.2001 - 07.2014
- Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of 100 to 130.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
08.1996 - 08.2000
Education
High School Diploma -
Sturgis High School
Sturgis, MI06.1995
Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Product knowledge
- Territory Growth
- Forecasting and Reporting
- Decision Making
- Detail-Oriented
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Insurance Agency Owner
Kniffen Insurance Agency, AAA-Michigan
05.2023 - 11.2024
Regional Sales Manager
CrossRoads RV
05.2017 - 03.2023
Plant Manager
Forest River RV
08.2014 - 05.2017
Assistant Plant Manager
Crossroads RV
08.2001 - 07.2014
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
08.1996 - 08.2000
High School Diploma -
Sturgis High School
Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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