Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Jesse Kutzko

Beaver Falls,PA

Summary

Accomplished Director of Sales with a proven track record at Ascendance Truck Centers, adept in territory management and client relationship management. Spearheaded revenue growth strategies, achieving significant market expansion. Excelled in staff training, fostering a culture of achievement. Expert in leveraging industry expertise to surpass sales targets, with a keen focus on client acquisition and retention.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Sales Western Region

Ascendance Truck Centers
12.2023 - Current
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.

Regional Leasing Sales Manager/General Manager

Hunter Truck Sales & Services
06.2019 - 11.2023
  • Maximized lease and rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Displayed financial responsibility through P&L management.

New Truck Sales Manager

Hunter Truck Sales & Services
09.2015 - 05.2019
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Attended industry events and conventions to expain sales opportunities.

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  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.

Sales Professional/Sprinter Van Sales Manager

Fyda Freightliner
01.2012 - 09.2015
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Attended industry events and conventions to explain sales opportunities.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.

General Manager/Vice President

The Transportation Station, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2012
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Grew client base by analyzing consumer needs to introduce relevant products and complete sales processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ambridge Area High School
Ambridge, PA
06-1999

Skills

  • Territory management
  • Revenue growth
  • Staff training and development
  • Client relationship management
  • Client acquisition
  • Vendor management
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Sales funnel management
  • Competitive analysis
  • Industry expertise

Accomplishments

  • 2022 Idealease Presidents Club Platinum Award

Certification

  • Dale Carnegie Skills for Success
  • Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers
  • Idealease University


Affiliations

  • PMTA SW Chapter Treasurer

Timeline

Director of Sales Western Region

Ascendance Truck Centers
12.2023 - Current

Regional Leasing Sales Manager/General Manager

Hunter Truck Sales & Services
06.2019 - 11.2023

New Truck Sales Manager

Hunter Truck Sales & Services
09.2015 - 05.2019

Sales Professional/Sprinter Van Sales Manager

Fyda Freightliner
01.2012 - 09.2015

General Manager/Vice President

The Transportation Station, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2012
  • Dale Carnegie Skills for Success
  • Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers
  • Idealease University


High School Diploma -

Ambridge Area High School
Jesse Kutzko