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Kevin Manning

Holmdel

Summary

Innovative and accomplished Sales & Marketing leader; driven by results. Over 30 years of diverse experience and knowledge in the PHC Industry. Comfortable working for multi-billion dollar or privately owned companies. Two decades experience working within Buying Groups. Active member and participant in a Buying Group Marketing Committee for 6 years. Actively seeking a contract or consultative role within a progressive organization.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Ferguson
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Newly created position tasked with efficiently maximizing Utility Rebate programs throughout the North East District.
  • Worked with Stakeholders, third-party program implementers and contractors, developing Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Efficiently attained, maximized, recorded, and created full administration of various utility rebate programs.
  • Added approximately $2m to bottom line first year.

Sales Management

Ferguson
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Varied tasks to assist in a smooth conversion for the Ferguson / Aaron acquisition for Sales and Marketing. Collaborated with internal stakeholders to integrate ERP systems for customer pricing and types, sales force integration, and winding down Marketing Programs and initiatives.
  • Retained all outside sales people through the transition. Hands-on outreach to maintain customer base.

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Aaron & Company
02.1994 - 05.2023
  • Held various titles and growing responsibilities over 28 years. Sales Manager, Director of Marketing, Director of Business Development - culminating to VP of Sales & Marketing
  • Created the initial Marketing department, building the department up to a staff of 3.
  • Obtained manufacturer/vendor co/op funds to build programs and business, and more than fund the Marketing Staff overhead.
  • Conceived, developed,and instituted Strategic plans, Customer Loyalty Programs, Customer Satisfaction Survey, and Major Event Planning and trips.
  • Maximized vendor relationships to expand product offerings and customer share of wallet.
  • Developed new Company logo and truck graphics.
  • Lead the initiative to re-merchandise counter areas to maximize add-on sales, with a clean and professional look.
  • Developed and successfully implemented various sales compensation systems realizing an 8% improvement to bottom line profit.
  • Managed, lead, and mentored over 50 sales related employees. Initiated various Sales and Leadership trainings.
  • Lead the Sales & Marketing Organization from $25m to $150m annual sales
  • Sales Forecasting, Budgeting, and full P&L responsibility.
  • Senior level Sales Executive and member of Executive Team.


Senior Territory Manager

Moen
02.1990 - 02.1994
  • Developed new business and marketshare in the Central NJ market.
  • Pulled sales through the distribution channel working with a network of Wholesale Distributors, Builders/Developers, Architects, Kitchen & Bath Retailers, and Contractors.
  • Won numerous awards for top salesperson for new products in the North East.
  • Promoted to Sr. Territory Manager in 1993.
  • Profitably doubled sales, from $2m to $4m annually within 4 years.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Business development and planning
  • Customer Service
  • Negotiations
  • Active listening and clear communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship building and management
  • Strategic Planning
  • New Business Development
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Goals and performance

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Ferguson
03.2023 - 02.2024

Sales Management

Ferguson
05.2022 - 03.2023

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Aaron & Company
02.1994 - 05.2023

Senior Territory Manager

Moen
02.1990 - 02.1994

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing

Montclair State University
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