Joseph Ehlers

• Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable accounts with high success rate and repeat business.
• Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
• Fostered an environment promoting continuous improvement empowering employees to identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency.
• Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
• Head Brewer, managed brew team, created recipes, MSDS guidelines for chemicals and product, OSHA requirements.
• Managed Bar and Kitchen staff, assisted with recipes and coached the team - customer service and quality as a high priority.

• Assisted with the start of a new division for A&D.
• Drafted comprehensive sales plans and expenditures to meet project goals.
• Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
• Inputted with sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
• Negotiated and closed agreements with large customers and monitored and analyzed performance metrics.
• Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires which resulted in reduced ramp-up time and improved productivity.
• Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
• Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
• Attended events, training seminars, and manufacturer product showcases.
• Enhanced communication within the sales team through regular meetings, updates, and training sessions.
• Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
• Remained responsive to changing targets by preparing monthly, quarterly and annual sales reports and forecasts.
• Collaborated with other departments on various projects such as product development or marketing campaigns to achieve cohesive business goals.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
• Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.

• Owner/Operator for full scale industry needs.
• Specialized in integrations and assisted with other companies to streamline clients production facilities.
• Maintained relationships from prior employer to grow in this new venture.
• 24/7 customer service - this industry must have this support.
• Maximized revenue by identifying new market opportunities and implementing targeted sales strategies.
• Performed statistical analyses
• Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior unprecedented service to customers in this industry and region.
• Never lost a client.

My father, Jim Ehlers, is an insurance broker for D&D. I worked with him during my transition. I assisted in many aspects for his commercial, health, and crop insurance accounts.

• Resolved complex claims issues, advocating on behalf of clients to ensure fair settlements.
• Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between carriers when needed, minimizing disruptions to client coverage and maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
• Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.

• Managed my parents cherry orchards and wine grape vineyards since I was 13. 70 acres total.
• Field, irrigation, and chemical management.
• Pump maintenance
• Varmint maintenance
• Harvesting management
• Field Manager running crews for pruning, maintenance, and harvesting.
• Driver for loads to the production facilities.

Improved the efficiency and sales of the company by leading CapEx Sales cycle. Reached the optimal design for clients in close coordination with a top-performing engineering team.

• Secured high-value contracts by ensuring the sales were highly complex and specialized requiring focus and technical expertise.

• Differentiated business by driving new solution-based sales of capital equipment within the F&B market.

• Created and implemented strategic plans to develop $1M net new sales within our region.

• Integrated with WonderWare software development, wrote coding for specialized projects for full-line process control.

• Sales, install, and maintained excellent customer service and support. 24/7 support.

• Assisted in development with Rice Lake Weighing Systems and Markem-Imaje for specific client applications. Worked closely with their engineering teams to have more stream-lined line control.

• Never lost a client

• Implemented category management strategies to optimize purchasing decisions across various product lines and business units.
• Managed a team of 125 seasonal employees.
• Managed data collection from start to finished goods. Receiving to Shipping. Full warehouse management.
• Worked closely with their head software engineer and IT department to develop and ensure line-control process efficiency.
• Completely overhauled their entire printing and case coding with Markem-Imaje 5800 case coders. Built and integrated custom software applications for data control and reporting.
• Maintained, installed, and broke down line controls - case coding, printing, computers, networking, and applications every season.
• Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings through the implementation of digital tools and automation.
• Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
• Continued to support OG Packing once starting LCE Systems and continued to work for them, as LCE Systems, for years following. Still have a close relationship with OG.