John Melody
Morton Grove,IL
Summary
Dynamic Business Unit Manager with proven expertise in operational efficiency, team leadership, and employee training. Committed to driving performance and enhancing capabilities to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Unit Manager
E. A. Langenfeld
Mount Prospect, Illinois
04.2019 - Current
- Directed cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency across business units.
- Mentored staff to develop skills and improve team performance in various projects.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and development.
- Developed training programs to enhance employee capabilities and drive engagement.
- Monitored customer feedback to improve product quality and services offered.
- Participated in industry trade shows or networking events in order promote awareness of our brand among potential customers.
- Developed training materials to ensure staff had a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities within the business unit.
- Developed and implemented strategies to drive business unit performance.
- Conducted regular team meetings to ensure objectives were met on time.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business unit by setting expectations around productivity targets, deadlines.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Corporate Sales Associate
E. A. Langenfeld
Mount Prospect, Illinois
04.2012 - 04.2019
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
Sales Support Associate
E. A. Langenfeld
Mount Prospect, Illinois
04.2008 - 04.2012
- Supported sales team by addressing customer inquiries and providing timely solutions.
- Assisted customers with product selection and purchase decisions.
- Processed customer orders accurately using internal management systems.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured product availability for sales orders.
- Coordinated product documentation for sales presentations to enhance communication and understanding.
- Managed logistics for trade shows and conferences, ensuring seamless execution and effective representation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2008
Skills
- Project management
- Operational efficiency
- Business analysis and reporting
- Sales strategy
- Vendor management
- Brand management
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Interpersonal relations
- Cross-functional leadership
Timeline
Business Unit Manager
E. A. Langenfeld
04.2019 - Current
Corporate Sales Associate
E. A. Langenfeld
04.2012 - 04.2019
Sales Support Associate
E. A. Langenfeld
04.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Loyola University of Chicago