Lynn Short
Archbold,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Rob-See-Co
Elkhorn, NE
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed strategies and plans for regional sales growth.
- Organized trade shows, exhibitions, and other events to showcase products.
- Established relationships with key accounts in the region through personal visits and phone calls.
- Recruited, trained, coached, mentored, and evaluated a team of regional sales representatives.
- Prepared budgets and approved budget expenditures.
Grain & Forage Sales Manager
Rupp Seeds
Wauseon, OH
06.2013 - 05.2022
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Implemented clear and aggressive dealer sales expectations.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Established yearly performance reviews.
Operations & Fulfillment Mangager
Rupp Seeds
Wauseon, OH
09.2007 - 06.2013
- Established procedures for managing incoming orders from customers.
- Maintained strong relationships with external partners such as carriers and vendors.
- Resolved any customer service issues related to order fulfillment in a timely manner.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
MRO Buyer
Sauder Woodworking Co..
Archbold, OH
06.1998 - 09.2007
- Reviewed purchase requisitions and verified that items requested were in line with company policy.
- Negotiated cost savings on materials, services, and equipment purchases.
- Coordinated shipments from vendors to ensure timely deliveries of goods.
- Developed relationships with key vendors and suppliers for better pricing terms and conditions as well as improved product availability and delivery times.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
Skills
- Budget Management
- Project Management
- New Account Development
- Customer Service
- Deal Closing
- Process Improvement
- Decision-Making
- Relationship selling
- Analytical Thinking
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Order Management
Affiliations
- Outdoor enthusiast which includes wilderness backpacking, cycling, as well as lawn and garden care
- DIY projects of most any variety which included building my current home.
- Reading
- Spending time with family
- Former High School basketball coach.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Rob-See-Co
05.2022 - 05.2024
Grain & Forage Sales Manager
Rupp Seeds
06.2013 - 05.2022
Operations & Fulfillment Mangager
Rupp Seeds
09.2007 - 06.2013
MRO Buyer
Sauder Woodworking Co..
06.1998 - 09.2007