Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Activities
Languages
Timeline
Meet Patel

Meet Patel

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Summary

Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Sales Manager

The Home Depot
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts across various industries, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in sales approach.
  • Analyzed sales metrics and market trends to identify opportunities for expansion, implementing data-driven strategies to optimize sales performance and market penetration
  • Utilized CRM software to perform comprehensive sales reports to ensure client accounts comp over 2.5% from sales forecast
  • Provided expert product recommendations and solutions based on in-depth knowledge of project based selling and client needs, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business
  • Conducted regular training sessions for junior sales staff, improving overall team performance and boosting morale.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, resulting in cost savings for the company without compromising quality or delivery timelines.

Procurement Manager

Creative Closets Ltd
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions
  • Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment using company ERP software
  • Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and reducing purchasing costs by 13%
  • Provide engineering input for designs to help optimize install and establish inferior final product
  • Highly organized and results-focused leader with experience coaching and guiding teams of installers

Assistant Production Manager

Riverside Millwork Group
11.2020 - 04.2022
  • Managing department production schedule and increased efficiency by more than 18% within 9 months
  • Setup and initialized new design software Cabinet Vision, managed and maintained 5 new external vendors
  • Establish connection with clients with excellent service and updates on project timelines
  • Overview all installers from scheduling, capacity resource and issue management as well as curating drafting packages and CNC programs
  • Handled regular department purchasing and queries/requests from sales staff regarding R&D
  • Assisted in reducing production costs by streamlining processes and eliminating waste.

Sales Associate

The Home Depot
04.2017 - 02.2021
  • Ask probing questions about customer's projects to determine their requirements
  • Implement and complete in-store workshops regarding power tools or DIY projects
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, and providing welcoming store environment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Conestoga College
01.2020
  • GPA: 3.8
  • Experienced in multiple CAD Drafting & 3D Modeling Software’s as well as Microsoft Office.
  • Educated with project management skills, LEAN manufacturing standards of architectural millwork.
  • Informed on entrepreneurship, SQL, estimating, quality control
  • Focused on plant layout/support systems, materials handling, architectural millwork design and manufacturing

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • AutoCAD
  • Adept ERP software knowledge
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Technology
  • Organizational skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Cost Estimating
  • Leadership
  • Customer service
  • Self-motivated
  • Management skills
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office & Microsoft 365
  • Project Management
  • Goal Driven

Activities

  • Avid learner, enjoy gaining knowledge in all different areas.
  • Proficiently tri-lingual.
  • Perform home & furniture projects for family and friends.
  • Active lifestyle including sports, hiking and swimming.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Account Sales Manager - The Home Depot
06.2023 - Current
Procurement Manager - Creative Closets Ltd
06.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Production Manager - Riverside Millwork Group
11.2020 - 04.2022
Sales Associate - The Home Depot
04.2017 - 02.2021
Conestoga College - Associate of Applied Science,
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