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Mark Peterson

Wyoming,United States

Summary

Automation Specialist bringing 10+ years of inside/outside sales experience. Strong organizational, analytical, problem resolution and selling skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation Specialist

Kendall Electric
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2023 - Current
  • Present, quote, sell, and support automation software
  • Lead software trainings for inside and outside sales
  • Negotiate and develop software support contracts
  • Drive software sucess metrics

Sales Specialist

Automated Machine Systems
Jenison, MI
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Develop new business by identifying new industry targets and strategies
  • Brought in new CRM. Responsible for training existing team and creating sales reports
  • Educate customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
  • Calculate production, delivery and installation costs to provide customers with accurate quotes.

Commercial Sales Specialist

Rockwell Automation
Wayland, MI
06.2017 - 07.2020
  • Utilize SAP databases to track company inventory.
  • Track and support projects using Microsoft DCRM
  • Support distributor activities and trainings
  • Analyze market data to identify opportunities
  • Lead market research/NBD projects- Participated in CSS of the future program pilot

Equipment Specialist

Nichols Paper
Norton Shores, MI
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Grow packaging equipment and consumable sales
  • Identify opportunities within new and existing customers
  • Work with design engineers to implement equipment solutions
  • Act as project manager for equipment projects

Equipment Specialist

Highlight Industries
Wyoming, MI
11.2010 - 04.2015
  • Develop custom packaging solutions from customer specifications
  • Call on customers with sales reps to clarify/generate applications/opportunities
  • Problem solving resource for distributors and outside territory managers
  • International equipment installation/training experience

Education

BBA - Business

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
05.2009

Skills

  • Experience with SAP
  • Successful track record of working with distribution sales reps
  • Certified technician
  • Project management experience
  • Outstanding customer service ability
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft DCRM experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft tools
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Dale Carnegie Graduate
  • Positive Team Player
  • Winner

Timeline

Automation Specialist

Kendall Electric
03.2023 - Current

Sales Specialist

Automated Machine Systems
08.2022 - 02.2023

Commercial Sales Specialist

Rockwell Automation
06.2017 - 07.2020

Equipment Specialist

Nichols Paper
06.2015 - 11.2016

Equipment Specialist

Highlight Industries
11.2010 - 04.2015

BBA - Business

Grand Valley State University
Mark Peterson