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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Timeline
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Jeffrey Winans

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
05.2023 - 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
04.2011 - 05.2023
  • 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
02.1999 - 04.2011

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
05.1995 - 02.1999
  • 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, WV

Skills

  • 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
05.2023 - Current

Sales Executive

Lyon Credit Services Inc
04.2011 - 05.2023

Vice President Sales & Marketing

Wood Traditions Furniture Co Inc dba: Red Dog Furniture Company
02.1999 - 04.2011

Regional Sales Manager

Lyon Credit Services Inc
05.1995 - 02.1999

Bachelors - Business Administration, Finance

West Virginia University
Jeffrey Winans