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Marcus Kershaw

Marcus Kershaw

Windsor

Summary

National business development manager with expertise in driving strategic initiatives and cultivating key partnerships across diverse markets. Achieved significant growth by doubling rental market sales and managing multimillion-dollar commercial projects. Proven track record in business development and regional management, seeking to leverage skills in a management role.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

National Business Development Manager

Red Deer Ironworks & Southern Pressure Control
Frederick
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed sales and growth strategy for both core existing RDI business and SPC new rental division nationwide.
  • Double Rental Market Sales in year two and forecasting 3x in year 3.
  • Successfully secured partnerships with 6 key industry customers and producers.
  • Collaborate internally to develop pricing strategies, market opportunity trends throughout the US oil and gas markets and in 7 RDI branches.
  • Revenue forecasting on monthly, quarterly and annually, 30-35 million projections for 2026.
  • Proficient in market research and ability to understand competitive landscape.
  • Developing Marketing plan for further reach into existing and new markets.

Project Manager

HD Builders
Windsor
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Constructed 3 commercial buildings simultaneously: 3.2-million-dollar 6-unit commercial space, 3-million-dollar private company headquarters, 2.5-3-million-dollar liquor store.
  • Manages commercial construction projects from planning thru completion.
  • Developed project budgets aligned with scope of work for existing and potential customers.
  • Setting schedules and targets for milestones within projects and adhering to deadlines.
  • Making quick effective decisions on projects to maintain progress of the overall project.
  • Managed partnerships with outside suppliers and vendors, ensuring clear communication of deliverables.
  • Serving as point of contact for teams and customers working on projects and creating long and short-term plans.
  • Evaluated project performance to pinpoint areas for improvement.

Business Development & Sales Manager

IES Combustors
LaSalle
11.2019 - 02.2022
  • Led IES sales and service team in originating, managing, and closing profitable business opportunities.
  • 2022 Combustor Sales 11.5 million, 2022 custom fabrication 275k.
  • 2021 Combustor Sales 6.5 million, 2021 New custom fabrication sales 150-200K 2021.
  • Negotiate and strategize product cost in a changing raw materials market with budget requirement of key business partners. Average profit margin of +- 43%.
  • Developed and nurtured trusting, long-lasting customer relationships by identifying needs and maximizing efficiency.
  • Collaborated with engineering on new product development to expand product reach and diversify offerings.
  • Tenacity and perseverance to increase market share.
  • Ability to carry in depth business conversation with business owners, executives, and decision makers at all levels.

Regional Sales Manager

Sentry Equipment
Oconomowoc
09.2008 - 11.2019

Managed all product line operations, sales, and territory direction across 18 states in the western United States.

  • Increased territory sales by 8-10% annually.
  • Maintained average profit margin of 48% on product sales and 20-35% on systems sales.
  • Cultivated territory through direct sales and representatives for Sentry Equipment product lines in refining, petrochemical, power generation, and food and beverage.
  • Trained and evaluated representatives across all territory areas.
  • Interface with corporate management teams and chemists to evaluate and improve sampling needs in various industries.
  • Work with inside sales and application engineering personnel to provide proposals for equipment which maximizes securing profitable orders.
  • Work with new product development team to create new and profitable products in related industries.
  • 2019 Sales +- 2 million in territory sales, System Sales -+ 12 million+- 2 million.

Education

B.S. - Business Administration and Secondary Education

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, Nebraska
01-2005

Skills

  • Business growth strategies
  • Strategic execution planning
  • Territory and key account management
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Negotiation and closing expertise
  • Sales pipeline management

References

Available upon request

Timeline

National Business Development Manager

Red Deer Ironworks & Southern Pressure Control
07.2023 - Current

Project Manager

HD Builders
03.2022 - 07.2023

Business Development & Sales Manager

IES Combustors
11.2019 - 02.2022

Regional Sales Manager

Sentry Equipment
09.2008 - 11.2019

B.S. - Business Administration and Secondary Education

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Marcus Kershaw