Joseph Crane
Brunswick,OH
Summary
Special Order Product Manager well-versed in sourcing activities while partnering cross-functionally with suppliers, internal customers and analysts to execute projects and improve processes. Maintains organized and aggressive supply base while procuring industry leading goods at fair and competitive prices amongst thousands or product hierarchies under nine separate MRO product lines. Self-motivated, eager to learn, and excited to make an immediate impact with a winning team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SOD Product Manager
Applied Maintenance Supplies And Solutions
07.2020 - Current
- Exploring new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods outside scope of Applied MSS's Catalog
- Department's top performer of sales quotes generated, volume of sales lines issued, and quickest turnaround time in three consecutive fiscal years
- Plays key role in analytical research leading to successful market penetration of 15%
- Sources and qualifies bidders, obtains favorable pricing opening 3-5 new accounts per week
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, supporting sales base of over 200 employees
Technical Sales and Service Coordinator
Clark-Reliance
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Established continuous support for Jerguson Gage and Valve product line
- Knowledgeably navigated order entry software Powerlink
- Frequently provided Power Point Sales Training presentations for new employees
- Worked with multiple departments to accommodate customers in expediting orders
Customer Service Representative
Spectrum Communications
12.2012 - 04.2015
- Retained telecommunications customers who intended to cancel or downgrade their services
- Consistently ranked in top 10% for selling additional lines of business, retaining client revenue, and general save percentage
- Train new employees, fostering new sales techniques and tactics in competitive market to better serve customer base
Club Coordinator
Fitness 19
09.2010 - 02.2012
- Opened brand new facility, hired staff, developed marketing strategy to increase membership, and created Fitness 19 brand awareness
- Invited to attend Fitness 19 Corporate Conferences and asked to provide input on marketing, increasing memberships, and how to best meet clients’ needs
- Oversaw daily operations including: account reconciliation, employee evaluations, implemented and developed fresh marketing techniques
Club Coordinator
Fitness 19
02.2010 - 09.2011
- Sold club memberships, and personal training packages to diverse clientele
- Organized charitable 5k race benefitting Lake County breast cancer research chapter
Account Executive
Lake Erie Monsters
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Sold season ticket packages, partial plans, and orchestrated group ticket packages
- Played pivotal role in off-season development of marketing, and promotional operations within greater Cleveland community
Graduate Assistant
School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR)
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Taught various recreational classes such as First Aid/CPR/AED, Bowling, and Golf
- Earned full tuition waiver and stipend to fully finance graduate studies
Education
Master of Arts - Masters degree in Sport Management
Illinois State University (ISU)
Normal, IL05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Major: Public Relations & Organizational Communication
University of Akron
Akron, OH06.2007
Skills
- Procurement
- Pricing structures
- Supply chain distribution
- Price negotiation
- Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Powerlink
- Vendor relationship management
- Public Speaking
- Training and Development
- Elevated written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Timeline
SOD Product Manager
Applied Maintenance Supplies And Solutions
07.2020 - Current
Technical Sales and Service Coordinator
Clark-Reliance
04.2015 - 01.2020
Customer Service Representative
Spectrum Communications
12.2012 - 04.2015
Club Coordinator
Fitness 19
09.2010 - 02.2012
Club Coordinator
Fitness 19
02.2010 - 09.2011
Account Executive
Lake Erie Monsters
05.2009 - 02.2010
Graduate Assistant
School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR)
08.2007 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - Masters degree in Sport Management
Illinois State University (ISU)
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Major: Public Relations & Organizational Communication
University of Akron
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