Jeff Cargill
Elgin,MN
Summary
I am a confident leader with a strong desire for success. In my professional career, I have worked hard to gain knowledge and provide the best service for my customers. I am a selfless person who will always put the needs of my customers and coworkers above my own.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Kruse Lumber
Rochester, MN
01.2025 - Current
- Lead, manage and hold team accountable
- Drive sales through new account growth
- Inventory purchasing and market value reporting
- Train staff and lead safety culture
Specialty Area Manager
Van Diest Supply Company
Webster City, IA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales in my territory of Minnesota.
- Established relationships with customers, existing and new, also with vendor sales representatives.
- Coordinated trade shows and other promotional events to raise brand awareness in the territory.
- Helped solve customer questions quickly and efficiently.
Assistant Branch Manager
Beacon Roofing Supply
Rochester, MN
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Main focus was on our large accounts. I facilitated the operational side of our business to create a seamless sales process.
- Monitored daily operations and supported Branch Manager in necessary duties.
- Supervised personnel and operations to keeping operations and workflows running smoothly.
- Provided leadership to entire team throughout the branch and region and helped with innovative solutions to increase efficiency.
Counter Sales Representative
Reinders
Rochester, MN
09.2015 - 04.2021
- Provided customer service in store, over the phone and via email/online sales. Helped create sales to walk in traffic.
- Helped facilitate inventory levels coming in and out of our branch.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Met with customers at job sites to provide insight on problems and helped create an effective solution.
Assistant General Manager
Menards
Hudson, WI
11.2010 - 09.2015
- Assistant General manager from 2013-2015
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
- Managed and mentored staff to carry out operational directives with high productivity and accuracy.
- 2010-2013 I promoted through positions described in order: starting as a Cashier- Plumbing Sales- Assistant Front Office Manager- Assistant Floorcoverings Manager- Assistant Hardware Manager- Hardware Manager of a new store set up.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Turfgrass Science
Great Lakes School of Turfgrass Science
03.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MNSkills
- Analytical
- Innovative
- Self motivated
- Team player
- Coach
Timeline
General Manager
Kruse Lumber
01.2025 - Current
Specialty Area Manager
Van Diest Supply Company
09.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Branch Manager
Beacon Roofing Supply
04.2021 - 09.2023
Counter Sales Representative
Reinders
09.2015 - 04.2021
Assistant General Manager
Menards
11.2010 - 09.2015
Certificate of Completion - Turfgrass Science
Great Lakes School of Turfgrass Science
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Southwest Minnesota State University