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Jeff Tanis

Jeff Tanis

Holland,OH

Summary

Technical Account Manager
Tenured professional with broad experience and acumen for complex and technical sales. Responsible for multi-million-dollar contracts and business growth with high-profile clients. Driven to educate both customers and the industry of complex and innovative products and solutions. Entrusted to build sales relationships and foster a culture that values key standards: integrity, transparency, and commitment to the clients. Consistently delivering goals and actively cognizant of the market trends and changes. Participating member of the team and contributor to the culture, development, and direction of the organization.

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Expense Management
  • Customer Technical Support
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Contract and Price Negotiation
  • Customer Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Problem Solving

Work History

Senior Technical Account Manager

Grammer Americas
10.2019 - 10.2023

• Serve as a leader and cultivate growth and development individually, accomplishing over 12% of regional sales growth for 2023.

• Successfully managed complex products, services, and develop sales to become the largest supplier with high-profile client,controlling 60% of the base.

• Successfully manage complex relationships and grow the relationships consistently.

• Understand the markets and industries to encourage initiative-taking measures.

• Delivering forecasts and measurement tools to guarantee goals are met.

• High-level negotiation skills and delivery of value-add to develop and grow existing client base.

Senior Technical Account Manager

Toledo Molding & Die
10.2006 - 10.2019

• Integral part in growing second-largest client in corporate portfolio; achieving a CAGR of 22% in just over 6 years.

• Developed and executed solutions to customer needs and drivers through firsthand engagement.

• Participated in product innovation by identifying and representing customer needs and presenting new product capabilities.

Product Development Engineer

Toledo Molding & Die
05.2001 - 10.2006

• Developed and launched high-performance product that achieved 20% cost savings in 6 months.

• Managed 3 to 5 CAD designers: Managing schedules, timecards, and emotional intelligence.

• Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.

Project Engineer

Toledo Molding & Die
10.1999 - 05.2001

• Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.

• Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.

Process Engineer

Toledo Molding & Die
05.1997 - 10.1999

• Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses by 3%

• Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering Technology

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
05.1997

Associate of Science - Plastics Engineering Technology

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
01.1995

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
Jeff Tanis