James McDermott
Brunswick,GA
Summary
Dynamic Vice President with extensive expertise in sales management, strategic planning, and team leadership. Proven track record in cultivating new markets and driving revenue through innovative distribution strategies.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Private label Sales
GAF Materials LLC
Parsippany, New Jersey
10.1985 - 01.2026
- Managed sales operations for private labeled products in four divisions across USA and Europe.
- Gained over 45 years of expertise in roofing sales and manufacturing processes.
- Obtained multiple patents for cutting-edge roofing product innovations.
- Oversaw surplus and seconds materials sales across six divisions for a decade.
- Achieved national sales management success across two divisions within five years.
- Cultivated new markets with proprietary products in USA for RV and mobile home sectors.
Regional manager
Revere Copper and Brass/Noranda Bld Prods
Franklin Park, IL
06.1982 - 10.1985
- Represented manufacturers in Mid Atlantic region, specializing in building materials such as siding, windows, and doors.
- Executed private label sales of vinyl siding to national manufacturers, expanding market reach.
- Promoted coil metal products to enhance product portfolio and drive revenue growth.
- Established long-term building material distribution relationships in Northeast exceeding 45 years.
Sales Engineer
Struthers -Dunn inc
Pitman, New Jersey
12.1979 - 06.1982
- Engineered sales strategies for electronic relays and controllers in government and industry projects.
- Specialized in design-build solutions to meet diverse client requirements.
- Managed distribution sales across Greater Philadelphia Area, enhancing market reach.
- Established relationships with stocking distributors to ensure product availability.
- Collaborated with government agencies, including US Army Corps of Engineers, to define specifications for nationwide projects.
- Directed design-build engineering sales directly to end users for streamlined project execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical/Production Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA12-1979
University Pennslyvania Wharton
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Sales management
- Distribution strategy
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Partnership management
- Risk assessment
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Presentation skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President Private label Sales
GAF Materials LLC
10.1985 - 01.2026
Regional manager
Revere Copper and Brass/Noranda Bld Prods
06.1982 - 10.1985
Sales Engineer
Struthers -Dunn inc
12.1979 - 06.1982
Bachelor of Science - Electrical/Production Engineering
Drexel University
University Pennslyvania Wharton