Jeffrey Winans
Houston,TX
Summary
Visionary Operations Executive with solid experience managing all levels of multiple projects including administration, sales &product development and business development. Talented Vice President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 20 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Business Development Officer
Rosenthal & Rosenthal Inc
2023.05 - Current
- Business development officer with emphasis on the Home Furnishing Industry
- Responsible for expanding client base within the industry
Sales Executive
Lyon Credit Services Inc
2011.04 - 2023.05
- Sales Executive charged with new business development in 43 states
- Responsible for expanding client base within the home decor industry by selling financial services to importers and manufacturers
- Record holder for highest number of new accounts company-wide at any trade show.
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Wood Traditions Furniture Co Inc dba: Red Dog Furniture Company
1999.02 - 2011.04
Chief Executive responsible for overseeing and expanding all US operations for the importation and distribution of furniture to retailers throughout the US and Canada
- Sourcing products throughout Mexico, China and Vietnam
- Managed a team of 15 independent Sales Representatives.
- Experienced in all functions of trade show setup and execution
Regional Sales Manager
Lyon Credit Services Inc
1995.05 - 1999.02
- Responsible for new business development within the home decor industry
- Successfully sold financial services to importers and manufacturers.
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration, Finance
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Background in furniture manufacturing/sales
- Leadership/communication skills
- Product line expansion
- Client account management
- Client Relationship Building
- New Business Development
Accomplishments
- Recorded highest number of new contracts per month at Lyon, company-wide. Record still stands 2023
- Consistently exceeds established sales goals
- Developed successful new product launches four times per year at Wood Traditions
- Obtained real estate salesman license
- Previously owned/operated 3 rental properties all of which maintained a positive cash flow
- Executives and Professional Association Houston (EPAH), member of the Board of Trustees
Timeline
Vice President, Business Development Officer
Rosenthal & Rosenthal Inc
2023.05 - Current
Sales Executive
Lyon Credit Services Inc
2011.04 - 2023.05
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Wood Traditions Furniture Co Inc dba: Red Dog Furniture Company
1999.02 - 2011.04
Regional Sales Manager
Lyon Credit Services Inc
1995.05 - 1999.02
Bachelors - Business Administration, Finance
West Virginia University
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