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Michael Robert Tano

Waxhaw,NC

Summary

Dynamic, results-driven sales strategist with a 20+ year record of achievement and demonstrated success driving strong revenue growth while providing visionary sales leadership in highly competitive markets. Solid track record securing key clients and increasing product distribution to grow market share. Tenacious in building new business, securing customer loyalty, and forging strong relationships with external business partners. Exceptional mentor and sales trainer. Successful performance in comprehensive management/sales and overall business development activities. Strong interpersonal competence, creative energy, an entrepreneurial spirit and a proven ability to establish, achieve, and surpass goals through effectively aggressive and innovative sales technique.

Sales professional with solid background in managing high-performing sales teams and driving revenue growth. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, with reliable and adaptable approach to changing market demands. Proficient in strategic planning, client relationship management, and sales strategy development, ensuring success and growth in competitive environments.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Non-Foods Division Sales Director

Acosta Sales and Marketing
08.2015 - 10.2024
  • Company Overview: Leading Manufacturer's Representatives for the food service, janitorial, and hospitality supply industry
  • Distributor and End-User Business Development
  • Sales Management
  • New Product Launch and Training
  • Manufacturer Relations
  • Achieved 17% growth in 2015 and 2016
  • 2016 President's Circle Award Winner - Carlisle Food Service Products
  • 2015 & 2016 Highest Percentage Growth Award - Dial Professional Products
  • 2016 Highest Percentage of Growth Award - Canberra
  • 2018 Manufacturer's Representative of the Year - Bradley Corporation
  • Leading Manufacturer's Representatives for the food service, janitorial, and hospitality supply industry

Principal / Manufacturers Representative

Strader-Tano Associates, LLC
11.1995 - 08.2015
  • Company Overview: Top-rated Manufacturers Representative agency contracted with multiple complimentary manufacturers in the Food Service, Sanitary Maintenance, and Hospitality markets
  • Managed day to day business operations for over 15 leading industry manufacturers
  • Consulted with owners, buyers, sales managers, and sales representatives to achieve personal and corporate objectives through market action planning, unsurpassed market knowledge and strategic end user development
  • Conducted end user sales presentations, training seminars, dealer sales meetings, product demonstrations, and provided extensive product knowledge and training for all aspects of our industry
  • Participated in local dealer, regional, and national trade shows
  • Grew annual business from $4M to over $15M
  • 2004 Representative of the Year - Delta Industries
  • 2005 & 2006 Representative of the Year - Kent
  • 2010 Highest Percentage of Increase Award - Chase Products
  • 1999 & 2009 - Representative of the Year - Fresh Products
  • 1998 & 1999 - Quota Buster - Bobrick Washroom Equipment
  • 2006 & 2009 - Representative of the Year - Kutol
  • Top-rated Manufacturers Representative agency contracted with multiple complimentary manufacturers in the Food Service, Sanitary Maintenance, and Hospitality markets

Territory Manager

Zellerbach
09.1994 - 10.1995
  • Territory manager in Western NC and Eastern TN
  • Took a low performing territory and grew sales by 35+% in one year

Security Consultant

Rollins Protective Services
04.1990 - 08.1994
  • Top-rated territory consultant for the Charlotte branch
  • Designed residential and commercial alarm and controlled entry systems

Sales

Town and Country Ford
03.1989 - 04.1990
  • Continually led a highly competitive sales team for the #1 Ford dealer in the Southeast

Patrol Officer

Charlotte Police Department
06.1985 - 03.1989
  • Patrol and Investigative Duties

Education

BA - Communications, Psychology

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
01.1985

Skills

  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • CRM
  • Data Mining

Affiliations

  • ISSA
  • MRA

Timeline

Non-Foods Division Sales Director

Acosta Sales and Marketing
08.2015 - 10.2024

Principal / Manufacturers Representative

Strader-Tano Associates, LLC
11.1995 - 08.2015

Territory Manager

Zellerbach
09.1994 - 10.1995

Security Consultant

Rollins Protective Services
04.1990 - 08.1994

Sales

Town and Country Ford
03.1989 - 04.1990

Patrol Officer

Charlotte Police Department
06.1985 - 03.1989

BA - Communications, Psychology

Appalachian State University
Michael Robert Tano