Sales Account Manager managing territory development across five distribution offices in six states. Expands machine-tool and after-market services business by leveraging existing market relationships, including penetration into the oil and gas segment. Led the first U.S. 5-axis machine demonstration for the brand and drove the project through execution.
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
5 Years 9 Months
Gleason | 01.2021 - Current
Consistently exceeded 100% of forecasted opportunities each year by maintaining disciplined pipeline reviews and account planning.
Develop strategic account plans that align outreach, pricing, and follow-up with customer buying cycles.
Manage territory coverage by prioritizing high-value prospects and balancing activity across assigned accounts.
Prepare tailored proposals that address customer requirements and support complex sales negotiations.
Build strong customer relationships through regular communication, responsive follow-up, and dependable account support.
Coordinate with internal teams to align product positioning, pricing, and customer expectations.
Analyze market intelligence to identify competitive trends, customer needs, and emerging sales opportunities.
Deliver executive presentations that communicate value, address objections, and reinforce long-term partnership potential.
Support RFP response management by gathering input, organizing materials, and tracking submission deadlines.
Maintain accurate records for quotes, contracts, and account activity to support ongoing sales execution.
Managed key accounts, aligning technical solutions with customer requirements and pricing expectations.
Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER
1 Year 11 Months
HELLER MACHINE TOOLS, LP | 01.2019 - 12.2020
Manage 5 distribution network offices across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arizona, Nevada, and California to coordinate territory coverage.
Expand market presence in oil and gas across six states by leveraging established relationships and solution based selling.
Lead first-ever U.S. 5-axis machine demonstration project, coordinating execution from planning through delivery.
Strengthen strategic account development by building relationships with distributors and identifying new business opportunities.
Apply territory planning and account mapping to prioritize prospects, support pipeline management, and focus sales efforts.
Coordinated quotations, pricing follow-up, and order details to support accurate sales execution.
SALES ENGINEER
4 Months
AMERA-SEIKI CORPORATION | 08.2018 - 12.2018
Developed customer-specific proposals that aligned product capabilities with technical needs and buying criteria.
Built new business opportunities by following up promptly on leads and maintaining consistent outreach.
Supported solution-based selling discussions by translating machining requirements into practical product recommendations.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
5 Years 7 Months
HILLARY MACHINERY | 01.2013 - 08.2018
Built new customer relationships through cold calling and direct outreach, converting qualified interest into active sales conversations.
Coordinated technical solutions with machine tool builder representatives to match equipment recommendations to application requirements.
Monitored market conditions, product innovations, and competitor activity to adjust territory planning and sales approach.
AFTERMARKET SALES MANAGER
1 Year 5 Months
ASHBROOK SIMON-HARTLEY | 07.2011 - 12.2012
Managed account management, new business development, and sales support across Western North America to drive direct sales.
Trained inside sales representatives on cold-calling and sales techniques, and organized sales initiatives to target key markets.
Delivered on-site presentations and product training for manufacturer representatives and customers, while representing the company at trade shows and industry conferences.
AFTERMARKET CENTRIFUGE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
1 Year 4 Months
03.2010 - 07.2011
Drove new business development across North America by identifying prospects and converting interest into sales opportunities.
Managed account relationships and territory coverage for North America, balancing customer needs with growth priorities.
Represented the company at national and regional trade shows and industry conferences to support lead generation and brand visibility.
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER
5 Months
10.2009 - 03.2010
Repaired, tested, and maintained customer belt filter press equipment to keep systems operating reliably.
Completed factory training on the full product line to strengthen product knowledge and troubleshooting support.
Delivered on-site training for operations and maintenance personnel on belt filter press use and upkeep.
Advised customers on new product developments, technologies, and retrofit features to improve existing equipment.
A&P TECHNICIAN II
1 Year 5 Months
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE | 04.2008 - 09.2009
Performed complex aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications while maintaining quality standards and specifications.
Coordinated with maintenance leadership and the inspection department to meet internal and FAA documentation requirements.
Operated ground support equipment under standard operating procedures, including external power carts, hydraulic mules, lift platforms, tow tugs, forklifts, and compressed gas cylinders.
Education
AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT CERTIFICATION
WESTWOOD AVIATION INSTITUTE | Houston, TX | 09-2005
GENERAL STUDIES
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY | 12-2003
MENS SOCCER TEAM
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
KINGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | Kingwood, TX | 05-2003
Skills
Strategic account development
Account/Territory Management
Territory planning
Solution based selling
Sales negotiations
Proposal development
Application discovery
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Gleason
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER
HELLER MACHINE TOOLS, LP
01.2019 - 12.2020Read More
SALES ENGINEER
AMERA-SEIKI CORPORATION
08.2018 - 12.2018Read More
ACCOUNT MANAGER
HILLARY MACHINERY
01.2013 - 08.2018Read More
AFTERMARKET SALES MANAGER
ASHBROOK SIMON-HARTLEY
07.2011 - 12.2012Read More
AFTERMARKET CENTRIFUGE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER