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Nathan Colson

Fremont,OH

Summary

Goal-oriented Territory Business Manager effective at helping teams meet challenging sales targets. Supports sales operations with effective, customer-focused presentations, continuous market research and strong competitor awareness. Successful in maintaining budgets and timelines.

Overview

1
1
Certificate
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Business Manager

Karndean Designflooring
Fremont
05.2014 - 06.2026
  • Managed territory sales strategies and executed promotional campaigns, driving visibility and engagement for flooring products.
  • Developed relationships with key retailers to enhance product visibility and market presence.
  • Maintained growth in territory by implementing targeted sales strategies.

• Conducted market analysis to identify trends and opportunities for growth in flooring solutions.

• Developed display systems to boost product sales and trained RSA’s, managers, and owners on effective selling techniques.

• Build forecasts for sales, growth and maintain sales consistencies with each client with their sales teams.

• Train installers and installation managers on proper techniques in the field with products' respective format.

• Planned routes and scheduled recurring appointments while tiering customers to optimize service delivery.

• Maintained and monitored expense budget to ensure financial targets were met.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with sales objectives.
  • Utilized CRM & Sharepoint for critical analysis and sales/POS monitoring
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives on product knowledge and customer engagement techniques.
  • Organized product demonstrations and training sessions for clients and staff to showcase features.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve service delivery and product offerings within the territory.
  • Coordinated logistics for timely delivery of flooring products to meet client demands effectively.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies for assigned territory to reach maximum profitability.
  • Established relationships with key decision makers in target accounts to increase market share.
  • Conducted quarterly reviews of performance metrics to evaluate success of sales initiatives.
  • Monitored competitor activities in order to anticipate any potential threats or opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented quality brand promotion and marketing techniques and improved brand awareness according to company expectations.
  • Implemented effective territory plans and leveraged available resources to effectively meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of latest product data, customer information and industry changes.
  • Implemented innovative tactics such as social media campaigns or email marketing campaigns.

Sales Manager

Snyder’s Floor Covering Outlet
Bettsville, Ohio
05.2010 - 05.2014
  • Managed sales team to enhance customer engagement and service quality, leading to improved customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted product and sales training sessions for staff, boosting consumer awareness and closing rates.
  • Developed training programs to enhance product knowledge among staff members.

• Analyzed market trends to adjust sales strategies and maximize outreach efforts.

• Maintained daily operations, implemented monthly sales goals, and monitored follow-ups with consumers to drive closing rates.

• Maintain marketing/advertising budget annually

• Managed 4-5 installation crews daily

  • Coordinated promotional events to increase brand visibility and attract customers.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely product availability and inventory management.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • Established relationships with key clients to foster loyalty and repeat business.
  • Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
  • Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions between customers and company representatives.
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for growth.

Education

Bachelor of Administration - Business Administration

Heidelberg College
Tiffin, OH
08.1995 - 05.1998

Associate Degree - Accounting

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
08.1994 - 05.1995

Old Fort High School
Old Fort, OH

Skills

  • Territory management
  • Market analysis
  • Sales forecasting
  • Product training
  • CRM
  • Sharepoint
  • Microsoft
  • Customer relationship
  • Problem solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Account development
  • Sales presentations
  • Territory expansion
  • Key account management
  • Sales management

Certification

  • Small Business Management Certification

Accomplishments

  • Ranked Top 3 Nationally 9 out of 12 years
  • Ranked Top 5 Nationally all 12 years
  • Top Rookie of the year 2014 Nationally
  • Achieved 2 million, 3 million in sales consecutively and then 4 million in sales after starting the territory with 1.1 million initially
  • Successfully grew a retail operation for family business 12 years in a row

Timeline

Territory Business Manager

Karndean Designflooring
05.2014 - 06.2026

Sales Manager

Snyder’s Floor Covering Outlet
05.2010 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Administration - Business Administration

Heidelberg College
08.1995 - 05.1998

Associate Degree - Accounting

Tiffin University
08.1994 - 05.1995

Old Fort High School
Nathan Colson