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JOEL MEINEN

Davidson,NC

Summary

Results-driven Sales & Operations leader with 20 years of experience in the staffing industry, specializing in revenue growth, client acquisition, and market expansion. Proven track record of building high-performing sales teams, developing strategic partnerships, and consistently exceeding revenue targets. A self-motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, delivering measurable results while driving customer and organizational success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Vice President

Staffworks Group
Detroit, MI
05.2024 - Current

Achieved successful market openings in Greensboro, NC, Raleigh, NC, Greenville, SC, and Tampa, FL, contributing to overall business expansion.

Recruited, trained, and mentored a team of four sales representatives to enhance performance.

Drove customer acquisition strategy, achieving over 100 clients within 24 months.

Actual revenue of $2 million in 2025, tracking to double that in 2026 by optimizing market reach and customer engagement.

Area Manager (Carolina & Virginia Area)

Tradesmen International
Charlotte, NC
08.2017 - 04.2024
  • Management - 10 locations / 35+ Employees
  • Crafted high performance sales teams to achieve revenue goals
  • Established area recruiting efforts to ensure 80%+ client order fill rate
  • P&L Management - ranged between $22mil to $30mil in yearly revenue
  • Recruit, train, mentor, & lead team of 7 local branch General Managers
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Ensure that company process, procedure, & protocol is adhered to
  • Held weekly sales, recruiting, & management meetings
  • Relationship building / managing key clients (partners)
  • Facilitated integration with competitor purchased by Tradesmen in 2018

General Manager (Milwaukee Branch)

Tradesmen International
Milwaukee, WI
03.2011 - 08.2017
  • Management - 1 local branch + satellite location / 12 employees
  • Crafted high performance sales team, comprised of 5 account executives & 1 sales manager
  • Crafted team of high caliber recruiters to keep up with client demand for high caliber craft workers
  • Managed overall day to day operations of Milwaukee branch
  • Increased revenue from $4mil in 2011 to over $12mil in 2017, consistent top 10 producing office
  • Created safety minded, hard working, & honest culture
  • Opened satellite location in northern Illinois
  • Created yearly business plans to ensure yearly goals were achieved

Account Executive (Sales)

Tradesmen International
Milwaukee, WI
08.2006 - 03.2011
  • Outside Sales
  • Managed book of business that included approx 80-130 clients
  • Worked to increase overall revenue in assigned territory from $250k in 2006 to $1.8mil in 2008
  • Circle of achievement in 2008
  • Obtained approximately 60 new accounts over 4 years

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Management

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
05.2002

Skills

  • Strategic business development
  • Budget management expertise
  • Contract management
  • Talent acquisition and development
  • Market expansion strategies
  • Team culture facilitation
  • Key performance indicators management
  • Sales forecasting
  • High-level presentation delivery
  • Goals and Performance

Timeline

Regional Vice President

Staffworks Group
05.2024 - Current

Area Manager (Carolina & Virginia Area)

Tradesmen International
08.2017 - 04.2024

General Manager (Milwaukee Branch)

Tradesmen International
03.2011 - 08.2017

Account Executive (Sales)

Tradesmen International
08.2006 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Management

Carthage College