
Account Manager/Inside Sales Rep with extensive experience in client relationship management and contract negotiation related to the material handling industry. Skilled in CRM systems like Sugar, crafting tailored proposals to enhance customer satisfaction. Proven track record in developing strategies for revenue growth and cross-functional collaboration. 31 years of experience in the material handling industry - Parts, Service & Sales
• Managed client accounts, fostering strong relationships that improved client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborated with clients to understand their equipment needs & usage via application surveys.
• Developed tailored proposals for clients, increasing utilization efficiency of equipment within their facility.
• Facilitated contract negotiations, optimizing terms for client benefit and company profitability.
• Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while fostering revenue growth through new account acquisition.
• Collaborated with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns for account acquisition and growth.
• Served as primary contact to assist with client concerns and needs, ensuring timely resolution.
• Utilized Sugar CRM tools to track client interactions, sales opportunities, and account history.
• Coordinated equipment rentals, new equipment deliveries and service scheduling for clients.
• ISR – Source equipment, produce professional quotes. Highly Proficient in Dealernet, Liftnet and Sugar CRM
• ISR - Produced sales documents, submitted orders, record and track orders until invoiced, file records.
• Omni Material Handling was purchased by Jungheinrich in 2004, then purchased by Equipment Depot in 2009
• Tech - Diagnosed and repaired a variety of material-handling equipment. All major brands, including Unicarriers, Cat, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich, Yale, Hyster, Toyota, Crown, Genie, Skyjack, Economy, JLG, etc.
• Annual Factory Training – Jungheinrich, Unicarriers, Caterpillar, Mitsubishi
• Svc. Mgr. – Coordinated service / warranty scheduling for technicians. Performed performance reviews
• Svc. Mgr. – Facilitated the production of service quotes to clients in a timely manner for maximum customer satisfaction and retention. Optimizing service absorption.
• Diagnosed and repaired a variety of material-handling equipment. All major brands, including Unicarriers, Cat, Mitsubishi, Jungheinrich, Yale, Hyster, Toyota, Crown, Genie, Skyjack, Economy, JLG, etc.
• Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Provided exceptional customer service during field visits, ensuring & enhancing client satisfaction.
• Documented service reports detailing repairs and maintenance performed for records.
• Maintained inventory of replacement parts and tools for timely service delivery.
• Completed all necessary documentation for service calls in a timely manner.
• Operated company vehicle for daily service trips, keeping in peak condition.
Acquiring new customers through cold calling & lead follow through
Advanced Customer Engagement
Strategic Account Planning
Revenue growth strategies
Data Driven Decision Making
Sugar CRM Proficiency
Proposal development & creation
In depth Material Handling Equipment knowledge
Cross-functional collaboration – Sales, Service, Rental Etc
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Certification in Automotive Technology, Technical Careers Institute, West Haven, CT, January 1992. Continuous Sales Training, Carew International, annually.