John Roosmann
Lincoln,Nebraska
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Military
United States Army
Enlisted, Honorable Discharge
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Distinctions, served one-plus tours od Duty
- Recipient, Two Bronze Stars
- Recipient Army Commendation Medal
Owner/CEO
Agri Steel Distribution
01.1998 - 12.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Founded and managed [Type] business, growing revenue to $[Amount] in first year.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Territory Manager - Sales and Service
Behlen Industries
01.1992 - 12.1998
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Communicated regularly with territory, regional, and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
- Analyzed sales data to identify areas for territory improvement and implemented strategies to maximize sales growth.
- Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
- Attended trade shows and industry events to promote company products and services.
- Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Managed over 800 accounts within central states territory. (MT, ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, IA IL, IN and OH)
Education
No Degree - International Relations And Affairs
KSC
Kearney, NENo Degree - , Canadian/American Relations
UNL
Lincoln, NESkills
- Quality Management Systems
- Business Administration
- Budget Development
- Staff Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Owner/CEO
Agri Steel Distribution
01.1998 - 12.2022
Territory Manager - Sales and Service
Behlen Industries
01.1992 - 12.1998
No Degree - International Relations And Affairs
KSC
No Degree - , Canadian/American Relations
UNL
Military
United States Army