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LUIS ERNESTO GARCIA

Redlands,CA

Summary

Driven and motivated Sales Engineer with exceptional consultative sales skills to help customers solve technical problems. Works in tandem with sales team to exceed customer expectations for functionality, cost-effectiveness and successful system rollout. Offering strong work ethics and tracking records of building loyal customer relationships.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Sales

Platinum Access Systems
Ontario, CA
10.2018 - 09.2023
  • Inside Sales, Customer Service, Technical Support
  • Prospected new customers to generate sales leads and increased revenue from existing clients.
  • Recommended changes, improvements, or enhancements in products to product development team based on customer feedback.
  • Contributes to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and recommending courses of action.
  • Developed and executed product market strategy to determine distribution, price, and promotion efforts.
  • Handled customer's complaints nationwide, collecting technical data from unknown issues to communicate with the designing engineers.
  • Helped new and existing contractors with troubleshooting or repairing our access systems as well as with new installations.
  • Prepared and delivered samples and quotations to customers while providing technical expertise to convert prospects into sales.

National Account Manager

CTW Distribution
Ontario, CA
08.2013 - 10.2018
  • Identified profitable business leads and built pipelines of prospective customers.
  • Efficiently resolve sales, service, and account issues to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Improved profit opportunities by cultivating expansion of existing customer base and generating new accounts.
  • Cell phones, accessories and Prepaid Wireless carriers wholesale and distribution

Outside Sales Representative

Fanlight Corporation
Ontario, CA
10.2023 - 01.2026

• Drove sales growth through assigned electrical and lighting distribution partners by delivering product education, strengthening positioning, and promoting value-driven solutions.
• Developed and maintained strong, long-term relationships with electrical contractors to support project influence, product preference, and brand loyalty.
• Conducted in-person sales visits, jobsite walk-throughs, and product demonstrations with contractors and distributor teams.
• Generated and followed up on project leads to drive demand through distribution and convert contractor interest into confirmed orders.
• Provided accurate pricing, quoting guidance, cross-references, and product recommendations aligned with project needs and specifications.
• Worked closely with manufacturer reps, product managers, and internal support to ensure proper product selection, availability, and delivery timelines.
• Stayed current with lighting technology, controls, energy codes, rebate incentives, and market trends to position as a trusted lighting resource.
• Represented the company at distributor counter days, trainings, trade shows, and contractor events to drive brand awareness and product education.
• Developed and implemented customer development strategies that enhanced customer relationships, resulting in a 250% increase in service sales within 12 months.
• Implemented innovative customer engagement initiatives that drove market development, resulting in a 250% increase in service sales within the first year.

Location Sales Leader/Location Manager

Gold Rush Stores
San Bernardino, CA
10.2009 - 02.2013
  • Responsible to keep the optimal business operation with maximum performance.
  • Designed and implemented Sales Strategies to achieve goals.
  • Trained Sales Specialists on marketing and sales techniques, through daily role playing representing different types of customers as well as several scenarios.

Project Development and Technical Support

SIEMENS
San Salvador, El Salvador
01.1995 - 01.2005
  • Supported outside sales team with estimations and orders.
  • Prepared cost estimates and bid documents by studying customer 'Request for Proposal' and consulting with project managers.
  • Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.
  • Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
  • Identified sales opportunities by assessing the environment and devising and implementing winning strategies.
  • Attended trade shows and seminars to promote products and networks with industry contacts.
  • Recommended changes, improvements, or enhancements in products to product development team based on customer feedback.

Education

Refresher Courses - AutoCAD

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
01.2009

BS - Electrical Engineering

Universidad Centroamericana “Jose Simeon Cañas
San Salvador, El Salvador
11.1998

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Internet search tools
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership skills
  • Creative problem solving
  • Technical support
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Working under pressure

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

Fanlight Corporation
10.2023 - 01.2026

Technical Sales

Platinum Access Systems
10.2018 - 09.2023

National Account Manager

CTW Distribution
08.2013 - 10.2018

Location Sales Leader/Location Manager

Gold Rush Stores
10.2009 - 02.2013

Project Development and Technical Support

SIEMENS
01.1995 - 01.2005

Refresher Courses - AutoCAD

San Bernardino Valley College

BS - Electrical Engineering

Universidad Centroamericana “Jose Simeon Cañas
LUIS ERNESTO GARCIA