LAURA DEPPMEIER
WYLD CREEK Inc.
McHenry,IL
26
years of professional experience
Sales Professional experienced in business development and relationship management. Enhanced client satisfaction through expert consultation and industry knowledge while demonstrating strong technical acumen in product selection and sales strategy. Focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences through effective communication, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.
Work History
Inside Sales
6 Months- Planned and implemented telemarketing and prospecting objectives to identify and engage potential customers, contributing to sales pipeline growth
- Processed requests for price quotes, orders, returns, cancellations, product information, billing inquiries, and corrections, ensuring timely and accurate responses for customer satisfaction
- Supported Outside Sales team by coordinating information flow and addressing customer needs, enhancing overall sales effectiveness
- Ensured compliance with pricing guidelines for customer financial services
- Managed coordination of order deliveries and pickups with operations teams
- QXO is North America's largest distributor and installer of insulation; second-largest distributor of roofing products; second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials; and largest distributor of waterproofing products. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit QXO.com for more information.
Permanent part time
25 Years 4 Months- Contributed to Wyld Creek Inc, a top 17 worldwide pond company, by designing and installing ponds, providing maintenance, and educating customers on pond care. Providing customers on how to care for ponds, plants, products and fish.
- Executed sales strategies, maintained equipment, designed aquatic environments to enhance customer satisfaction and aquatic ecosystem health. I specialize in troubleshooting customers' needs and wants with their waterscapes and aquatic life.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Inside Account Sales Manager
11 Months- Managed enterprise accounts for LTF Technology across sales cycles and renewals.
- Built client relationships through regular calls, meetings, and solution reviews.
- Coordinated pricing proposals with finance, operations, and product teams.
- Developed strategies to increase distributor sales through effective blanket orders and product stocking.
- Developed and manufactured OEM LED lighting components and custom solid-state lighting products, expanding product selection to offer comprehensive solutions for diverse applications. We are proud to serve US and international lighting companies. Through innovative engineering, and commitment to product quality and reliability, we provide our OEM customers solutions for all their LED lighting needs. If if we don't have exactly what you're looking for, LTF offers custom development of new products in short lead times, while still retaining product excellence and efficiency.
Outside Sales
1 Year- Cultivated and maintained relationships with contractors, architects, and restoration companies, expanding dealer network and contributing to business growth.
- Provided expert consultation and distributed stone samples, facilitating informed decision making and improving client satisfaction.
- Oversaw fabrication and installation process of countertops, shower surrounds, fireplace surrounds, and trough sinks, ensuring high quality standards and timely project completion.
Inside Sales Specialty Division
8 Years 4 Months- Acquired in-depth product knowledge across kitchen design, cabinetry, decking, windows, doors, siding, and roofing, enabling informed customer consultations.
- Created kitchen layouts for standard and large-scale custom projects, improving usability in challenging spaces.
- Delivered precise product selection and pricing quotes using advanced computer skills and 20/20 design software to streamline sales processes.
- Bi-monthly inventory and quality control.
- Conducted bi-monthly inventory checks to ensure accurate stock levels.
Product Administrator
3 Years 2 Months- Managed and verified product information to enhance data quality, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with sales and vendors to gather product information, facilitating new product creation and vendor onboarding processes.
- Collected information for pricing new items and managed request database to ensure alignment with organizational procedures.
Project Coordinator
7 Years- Managed project timelines and scope, ensuring successful completion through relationship building and partner engagement while identifying service sales opportunities during customer visits.
- Coordinated CDW client projects across sales, delivery, and support teams.
- Collaborated with sales teams and account managers to improve service delivery and support sales closures through informed partner recommendations.
- Tracked project schedules, milestones, and dependencies in shared systems.
- Prepared status updates for customers and internal stakeholders.
Technology Services Specialist
7 Years- Increased customer order volumes by providing specialized services, including staff augmentation and hardware/software migrations, supporting 500 education account managers nationwide.
- Conducted training sessions for partners to enhance skills of account managers and assisted in responding to purchase requests and defining statements of work.
- Managed CDW service requests across order, billing, and fulfillment workflows.
- Reviewed customer cases using CRM and service tracking tools.
- Coordinated with sales, vendors, and support teams on service delivery.
Account Manager
7 Years- Managed customer accounts across CDW technology solutions portfolio.
- Built client relationships and identified business needs.
- Created new business opportunities through cold calling strategies and consultative selling techniques across various organizational levels.
- Built and maintained relationships with partner representatives, improving collaboration in channel and field settings.
- Facilitated the preparation of quotes for customer requests, orders, and contract renewals.
Education
- Business
Some College (No Degree)
High School Diploma
Beautician License - Beautician
Skills
Building Materials Sales
Outdoor Living Design
Product Selection
Pricing proposals
Sales Strategy
Customer Engagement
Communication
Networking
Management Skills
Problem Solving
Computer Literacy
CAD Software
Window Solutions Sales
Home Design Consultation
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
http://linkedin.com/in/lauradeppmeier
Timeline
Inside Sales
QXO
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Inside Account Sales Manager
LTF Technology
06.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Outside Sales
Chicago Metropolitan Stone Fabricators
02.2024 - 02.2025Read More
Inside Sales Specialty Division
Richards Building Supply Co.
02.2015 - 06.2023Read More
Product Administrator
Dell
06.2010 - 08.2013Read More
Permanent part time
WYLD CREEK Inc.
07.2001 - CurrentRead More
Project Coordinator
CDW
08.2000 - 08.2007Read More
Technology Services Specialist
CDW
08.2000 - 08.2007Read More
Account Manager
CDW
08.2000 - 08.2007Read More
College of Lake County
from Business
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Antioch Community High School
High School Diploma
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Don Roberts Beauty School
Beautician License from Beautician
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