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Louis Burmeister

Madison,WI

Summary

Proven sales professional with 3 years of top-performing experience in in-home residential sales. Consistently ranked in the top 10% nationally for USA Insulation, maintaining a ~40% close rate on qualified appointments. Entrepreneurial experience running sales and client management for a painting and drywall business, with additional background in business development for professional services. Skilled at consultative selling, relationship building, and closing high-value contracts.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder & Business Manager

Southeast Solutions
MADISON, WI
03.2025 - Current
  • Founded and managed a painting & drywall contracting company focused on commercial accounts.
  • Independently prospected, closed, and managed two commercial property clients for painting and drywall projects.
  • Led all business operations: prospecting, estimating, client negotiations, invoicing, and project management.
  • Developed company sales processes, contracts, and early marketing strategies.

Sales Consultant

USA Insulation
MADISON, WI
11.2022 - Current
  • Ranked consistently in the top 10% of national sales consultants for nearly three years.
  • Closed ~40% of qualified appointments, exceeding company benchmarks.
  • Delivered compelling in-home presentations, educating customers on energy efficiency, ROI, and rebate programs.
  • Managed the full sales cycle: lead follow-up, needs assessment, proposals, objection handling, and contract signing.
  • Trusted advisor to homeowners, securing repeat business and referrals.

Business Development Intern

Amron Architectural
Faversham, England
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Supported sales and client development for an architecture firm specializing in commercial design.
  • Conducted sales follow-ups, nurtured prospects, and managed outbound outreach campaigns.
  • Gained cross-functional experience across sales, marketing, and project coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

UW Madison
Madison, WI
05-2022

Skills

  • In-home sales
  • B2B sales
  • Estimating and proposal writing
  • Project management
  • Business development and client outreach
  • Negotiation and contract closing
  • Account management and relationship building
  • Sales presentations and public speaking

Timeline

Co-Founder & Business Manager

Southeast Solutions
03.2025 - Current

Sales Consultant

USA Insulation
11.2022 - Current

Business Development Intern

Amron Architectural
06.2022 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

UW Madison

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