Jeff Vanzytveld
Delton,MI
Summary
Driven and motivated Sales Engineer with exceptional consultative sales skills to help customers solve technical problems. Works in tandem with sales team to exceed customer expectations for functionality, cost-effectiveness and successful system rollout. Offering strong work ethic and track record of building loyal customer relationships. Motivated Sales Engineer with proven track record of building and growing sales territories in competitive environments. Dedicated to building rapport and maintaining loyal customer relationships through understanding needs and creating individual solutions. Offering deep technical acumen with strong communication skills to help customers understand product offerings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Engineer
Extruded Aluminum Corporation
Belding, MI
07.2007 - Current
- Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.
- Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
- Prepared cost estimates and bid documents by studying customer RFPs and consulting with project managers.
- Gained customer acceptance by demonstrating cost reductions and operations improvements.
- Reviewed customer inquiries to understand project scope while managing internal delivery mechanisms.
- Captured opportunities for additional sales during project implementation and rollout with existing accounts.
- Managed 100 plus accounts in Midwest territory and grew sales annually .
Operations Manager
Custom Door
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2001 - 07.2007
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
Shift Lead Supervisor
Penske Logistics
Holland, MI
02.1999 - 03.2001
- Assisted in creation and implementation of annual budget plan and monitored business performance throughout year.
- Toured operating departments daily and made adjustments via department heads.
- Held monthly financial review with department managers and supervisors.
- Created positive team-oriented environment and focused on guests through employee development and motivation.
- Verified cleanliness and maintenance of physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with department managers.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Responsible for loading and shipping 50 to 75 truck loads in 3 day shift.
Shift Lead Supervisor
R&S Logistics
Holland, MI
10.1998 - 02.1999
- Assisted in creation and implementation of annual budget plan and monitored business performance throughout year.
- Toured operating departments daily and made adjustments via department heads.
- Held monthly financial review with department managers and supervisors.
- Created positive team-oriented environment and focused on guests through employee development and motivation.
- Verified cleanliness and maintenance of physical property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with department managers.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Responsible for loading and shipping 50 to 75 loads in a 3 day shift.
Operations Manager
Lintek
Walker, MI
11.1992 - 03.1997
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
Professional Baseball Player
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles, CA
02.1987 - 01.1993
- Pitcher position for successful minor league teams in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization competing in a demanding environment.
- Interacted professionally with press, fans and individuals from other teams.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
- Called up to Dodgers in July 1990, but hurt my arm and required multiple surgeries eventually ending my career in 1993.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jenison High School
Jenison, MI05.1986
Skills
- Technical Consulting
- Compliance Reviews
- Site Visits
- New Business Acquisition
- Bid Preparation
- Pre-Sales Support
- Customer Service and Assistance
Golf and coaching youth sports
I coached girls fast pitch softball from 2008 -2021. Achieved a State Title for our High School team and multiple state titles for our travel teams.
Timeline
Sales Engineer
Extruded Aluminum Corporation
07.2007 - Current
Operations Manager
Custom Door
03.2001 - 07.2007
Shift Lead Supervisor
Penske Logistics
02.1999 - 03.2001
Shift Lead Supervisor
R&S Logistics
10.1998 - 02.1999
Operations Manager
Lintek
11.1992 - 03.1997
Professional Baseball Player
Los Angeles Dodgers
02.1987 - 01.1993
High School Diploma -
Jenison High School
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