Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
WORK EXPERIENCE
Timeline

NICHOLAS S. WILKINS

Pella Windows and Door of Urbandale
Polk City,IA
21
years of professional experience

Results-driven executive and professional sales consultant, experienced in strategic planning and operational and financial management. Expertise in consultative selling, negotiation, and customer engagement, driving a results-oriented mindset to every project. Recognized for strong decision-making abilities and unwavering focus on achieving measurable outcomes.

Work History

Senior Sales Consultant

20 Years 6 Months
Pella Windows and Door of Urbandale | 03.2006 - Current
  • Identified customer needs through active listening and tailored product solutions accordingly.
  • Delivered engaging product presentations to educate customers on features and benefits.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

President and Co-Founder

3 Years 10 Months
515 Exteriors | 09.2022 - 07.2026
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while overseeing daily operations.
  • Established partnerships with suppliers to optimize material procurement and reduce costs.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring profitability through effective budgeting and resource allocation.

Business Development Representative

4 Years
Right Roofing & Siding | 08.2018 - 08.2022
  • Cultivated relationships with potential clients to drive new business opportunities.
  • Developed tailored proposals addressing client needs and project specifications.
  • Collaborated with project management teams to ensure seamless execution of contracts.
  • Increased client base by identifying potential customers and initiating strategic outreach.

Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

6 Years
North Polk Community High School | 06.2015 - 06.2021
  • Developed and implemented training programs enhancing player skills and teamwork.
  • Mentored student-athletes, fostering personal growth and academic achievement.
  • Analyzed game performance data to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
  • Coordinated practice schedules, ensuring optimal preparation for competitions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Economics

Coe College | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | 05-2005

GPA: 3.625

Skills

Sales consultation
Negotiation expertise
Operations management
Operational excellence
Client relationship management
Financial management

Accomplishments

  • Academic Honors
  • Honors Thesis – “Business Teams and Sports Teams: Similarities, Differences, and Recommendations for Change”
  • Honors Research and Thesis Spellman Grant Recipient.
  • Deans list honoree in fall semester of 2002 for achieving a GPA of 3.9 or above.
  • Sigma Beta Delta: International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration.
  • Sachem: Elite Men’s Honor Society for Academic Excellence.
  • Omicron Delta Epsilon: Honor Society for Economics.
  • Student Athlete Advisory Council Member.
  • Coe Parents Scholarship Recipient

WORK EXPERIENCE

2011 Pella Corp. Presidents Club Award Winner, 2010 Prairie Pella, Inc Salesman of the Year, 2010 & 2011 One Million Dollars in Sales, October Employee of the Month, October Most Volume Producer, Conference Champions – 2008–2009, 2009–2010, and 2010–2011, State Runner Up – 2008–2009 & Fourth Place Finish in Class 3A

Timeline

President and Co-Founder

515 Exteriors
09.2022 - 07.2026Read More

Business Development Representative

Right Roofing & Siding
08.2018 - 08.2022Read More

Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

North Polk Community High School
06.2015 - 06.2021Read More

Senior Sales Consultant

Pella Windows and Door of Urbandale
03.2006 - CurrentRead More

Coe College

Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration, Economics
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NICHOLAS S. WILKINS