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Kason (Kangsun) Lee

Buford,Georgia

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operation Manager (Expatriate/Liaison)

Hyundai Construction Equipment North America, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

• Managing workshop and work order process with local procurements.

• Managing machinery Inventory and forecast

• Following up and developing new products and option ideas.

• Marketing tool development, and sales forecasting and sales records analysis.

• Formulate and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services.

• Long-term planning to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals

• Controlling and managing all departmental budgets set up and approval of all costs to minimize expenses and optimize profits.

• Final review and approval for forklift division’s KPI and incentive program for employees.

• Managing different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities & Communicating with the board or other senior officials about shifting company priorities and projects

• Identifying potential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency and revenue

• Managing all sales members and develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives, market competitiveness, and price sensitivity of the US construction equipment market.

Inside Sales Manager (Expatriate/Liaison)

Hyundai Construction Equipment North America, Inc.
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Set and exceeded inside sales goals by establishing ambitious targets and motivating sales representatives.
  • Secured new accounts by strategically pursuing leads, generating over $20Mil in revenue monthly.
  • Worked closely with other departments to promote products and marketing campaigns.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Cultivated productive relationships and maintained quality communications with account contacts to maximize client retention.
  • Scheduled and led department staff meetings, workshops and functions to encourage and inspire staff.

• Provide engineering sales supporting activities for the dealers and sales representatives;

Manage nationwide dealership networks, including inventory management, products and parts sales follow-up, administrative support tasks, marketing tool development, and sales forecasting and sales records analysis

Senior Officer

Hyundai Construction Equipment
12.2018 - 10.2020

• Partnered with marketing team to align sales strategy with brand messaging across all communication channels.

• Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.

• Streamlined new processes by developing and implementing forecast order system.

• Boosted team morale and overall sales volume by creating incentive sales program.

• Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.

• Kept up with latest trends and recommended enhancements to enhance company product offerings.

• Developed and significantly grew the sales of forklifts in N.America & Europe, India, Brazil market for a year by 40%.

• Reduced process gaps by hiring, supervising and coaching 10 employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth and profitability.

Coordination & Planning Manager(Expatriate)

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
12.2014 - 12.2018

• Evaluated operational trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.

• Collaborated & coordinated with Head Quarter & Europe to develop strategies.

• Facilitated exceptional sales and performance results by focusing on continuous improvement approaches and searching on emerging market opportunities.

• Strengthened product branding initiatives and coordinated effective marketing campaigns.

Overseas Operations Support Assistant Manager

Hyundai Construction Equipment
07.2011 - 11.2014

• Enforced procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.

• Analyzed monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision making.

• Collaborated with sales manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.

District Sales Representative

Hyundai Construction Equipment
08.2006 - 07.2011

• Achieved sales targets and

outcomes consistently by pursuing new customers and

sales opportunities. And Developed new dealer network for construction equipment and forklift.

• Expedited resolutions for customers' problems and complaints.

• Collaborated with partners and dealers to discuss new business opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Arabic/Trade

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Seoul, Korea
06.2006

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Staff Development
  • Certified Professional & international Trader
  • SAP, Microsoft (Excel, Work, Power point)

Certification

• Certified Professional & international Trader

• Real Estate Saleperson-GA

Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Operation Manager (Expatriate/Liaison)

Hyundai Construction Equipment North America, Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Inside Sales Manager (Expatriate/Liaison)

Hyundai Construction Equipment North America, Inc.
10.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Officer

Hyundai Construction Equipment
12.2018 - 10.2020

Coordination & Planning Manager(Expatriate)

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
12.2014 - 12.2018

Overseas Operations Support Assistant Manager

Hyundai Construction Equipment
07.2011 - 11.2014

District Sales Representative

Hyundai Construction Equipment
08.2006 - 07.2011

• Certified Professional & international Trader

• Real Estate Saleperson-GA

Bachelor of Arts - Arabic/Trade

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Kason (Kangsun) Lee