Joshua E. Friedman
Clover,SC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable detail-oriented team player successful at managing multiple priorities with high accuracy and a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Gilston Electrical Contracting LLC
09.2019 - Current
- Kept consistent phone & email communication with foremen on each jobsite and suppliers to ensure correct products were purchased economically and delivered quickly.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Worked closely with project management teams, corporate compliance officers, and ownership to ensure high priority & complex purchase orders were issued with precise terms, conditions, insurance, or other additional requirements.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors & manufacturers, and recommended optimal suppliers by determining lowest possible cost, factoring in lead times, jobsite restrictions, quality, and reliability.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
Inside Sales Representative
Liberty Elevator
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Responsible for customer accounts generating over $3 million in yearly sales
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions at all times
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability
- Determined needs, delivered solutions, and overcame objections through consultative selling skills
- Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications
- Negotiated prices and terms of sales with potential customers to reach mutually beneficial agreement
Sales Operation Manager
IG Federal Electrical Supply Corp
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed more than 14 client relationships grossing over $3 million in 2016 sales
- Effectively led a seasoned team of inside salesmen
- Served as emergency point of contact for customers and ownership; opening and closing the business as needed
- Was promoted from inside sales role to work with the sales team
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ithaca College
Ithaca2012
Skills
- Open communication
- Tenacious follow-up
- Relationship building and management
- Order management
- Vendor relations
- Materials Purchasing
- Procurement Operations
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Gilston Electrical Contracting LLC
09.2019 - Current
Inside Sales Representative
Liberty Elevator
01.2017 - 08.2019
Sales Operation Manager
IG Federal Electrical Supply Corp
04.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ithaca College
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