Gordon Reedy
Holmen
Summary
Dynamic, customer-focused sales professional with over 20 years of experience in relationship building, partnership cultivation, and account retention, driving significant profit growth. Proven ability to expand network connections and effectively introduce products through strategic pricing models and inventory management. Skilled in territory development and adept at uncovering customer needs to deliver tailored solutions. Recognized as a tactical team builder and energetic strategic planner, committed to achieving excellence in every initiative.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Manager
Manions Wholesale Building Products
Superior, WI
11.2017 - Current
- Implemented and developed customer product knowledge resulting in consistent annual growth in sales. Conduct onsite examination of product problems and implement procedure to fix or replace issue.
- Led training sessions for sales staff to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and loyalty in the assigned territory.
- Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Expanded territory coverage by strategically identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Improved customer satisfaction and retention through frequent visits, timely response to inquiries, and effective problem resolution.
- Attended trade shows and industry events to promote company products and services.
Owner/Manager
SELF EMPLOYED
Holmen, WI
03.1996 - 02.2026
- Offering strong leadership experience as a Project Manager, Construction Superintendent and Business Owner. Experience includes safety, quality control, supervising team members and sub contractors, writing project plans, reports and documentation, scheduling, reviewing bid proposals and awarding contracts, preparing budgets, and controlling expenses. Proven record of success completing projects on time and on budget. Owner and Manager of Multi-Family Property.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Territory Sales Representative
Key Wholesale Building Products Inc.
Mason City, IA
03.2009 - 02.2016
- Conduct sales and customer management, oversee budgets and forecasts, and research market analysis. Analyze call logs and sales numbers as compliance with targeted sales. Develop strong niche markets. Conceive and implement marketing plans to acquire market share within chosen markets.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key clients to drive sales growth.
- Analyzed sales data to develop strategic plans for territory expansion and increased market share.
- Organized successful promotional events within the territory that drove brand awareness and generated new leads for the company.
Sales Manager / Outside Sales Representative
Badger Computing Company
La Crosse, WI
04.1999 - 07.2009
- Designed, developed and implemented training and Education Seminars. Recognized as an outstanding trainer and motivator of sales staffs. Developed highly successful marketing and sales strategies and corporate identities. Expertise in public relations, special events, marketing, and product development. Hardworking, goal oriented, perfectionist and a team player. Generated successful business plans, wrote performance reviews, and managed eleven Outside Sales representatives. Buyer of specialty building products.
- Mentored junior sales staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Conducted regular training sessions on product knowledge and sales techniques for the team.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education & Coaching
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
La Crosse, WI01-1991
Skills
- AMA Certified 2007
- Wisconsin Certified Millwork Instructor 2008/2009
- Minnesota Certified Instructor 2008/2009
- Licensed Dwelling Contractor
- Operations experience includes hiring, training, and supervising personnel, forecasting and managing budgets
- Estimation background includes designing customer plans, determine subcontractor needs, developing project estimates, compiling subcontractor bids, consolidating information into proposals and negotiating final prices
- Self motivated, individual with exceptional leadership, organizational and supervisory skills, encompassing key values of integrity, honesty, appreciation, teamwork, growth and results orientation with an eye towards continuous improvement
- Excellent verbal, and interpersonal skills Work well as individual producer or team member in the achievement of sales objectives High aptitude for acquisition of new product sales and marketing technologies
- Team collaboration and leadership
Timeline
Territory Manager
Manions Wholesale Building Products
11.2017 - Current
Territory Sales Representative
Key Wholesale Building Products Inc.
03.2009 - 02.2016
Sales Manager / Outside Sales Representative
Badger Computing Company
04.1999 - 07.2009
Owner/Manager
SELF EMPLOYED
03.1996 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Education & Coaching
University of Wisconsin La Crosse