Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Guitar, Golf, and Sailing.
Additional Information
Timeline
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Peter Crews

Sherman,CT

Summary

Ambitious Freelance Consultant with excellent people, and sales skills. Highly effective at supporting multiple projects and defining the best solutions.

Dedicated Sales professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced Sales Executive with over 20+ years of experience in construction. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor

Peter B Crews
South Kent, CT
01.1999 - Current
  • Assessed construction project plans, spoke with clients or designers, and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
  • Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
  • Provided renovations and new construction including WINDOWS. Installed Andersen, Pella, Paradigm, Marvin and other manufacturers according to customers' preferences.
  • Responsible for all sales, payroll, and business management for PBSConstruction.

Sales Executive

Reed Exhibitions
Norwalk, CT
01.1996 - 06.1998

Salesman of the quarter June 1996

Salesman of the quarter November 1996

Salesman of the year 1996

Sold Trade Show Space and advertising for the New york Restaurant Show 1997-1998

Sold Trade Show Space and advertising for The Northeast Foodservice and Lodging expo 1997-1998

  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in the sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.

Specialized and attended competitive Restaurant Shows in FL, NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, NO, as well as the smaller associations' expos.

  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Manufacturer's Sales Representative

Self-employed
New Jersey USA, NJ
12.1994 - 09.1995
  • Negotiated details of agreements, submitted orders to manufacturers and coordinated installation of answered questions, resolved issues and supported clients from initial sales conversation through the delivery of the order.
  • Offered training to [salesforce]s on operation and maintenance.
  • Contacted potential clients of [Type] industry and educated them about products and services.
  • Dale Carnegie sales Jan 1995
  • Carried Future Cure, Devilbiss, JBI, and Welbilt Automotive spray booths.
  • Supervised all installations of Downdraft, Semi-Down draft automotive spray booths for Dealerships and Auto Body Shops.
  • Attended associations' trade shows and promoted sales for Manufacturers.

Education

BBA - Business Marketing Degree

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
12.1994

Skills

  • Site Visits
  • Building Client Relationships
  • Procurement and Sales
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Operational Processes
  • Delivery Schedules
  • Installation Requirements
  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • B2B Sales and Service
  • Estimations and Quotes
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills

Accomplishments

    Desert Storm Veteran: CIB, and decorated.

    Salesman of the year Reed Exhibitions 1996

    #1 Dale Carnegie student of class

    Owner and operator of PBS Construction.

Certification

Dale Carnegie sales training.

Licensed and insured contractor.

College Degree.

Guitar, Golf, and Sailing.

Self Taught Guitar-Singer-Songwriter for30 years.

I learned to sail at a young age. I salvaged my 1972 Macgregor Venture 24 sloop from a boatyard in Stamford in 2000 right now it needs more maintenance lol

Golf is a passion I hope to get back in soon.

Additional Information

I love your windows and already have someone interested in them. In all my experiences I love being on the road selling a product for a company that I believe in. Castle Windows is that company !

Timeline

Independent Contractor

Peter B Crews
01.1999 - Current

Sales Executive

Reed Exhibitions
01.1996 - 06.1998

Manufacturer's Sales Representative

Self-employed
12.1994 - 09.1995

BBA - Business Marketing Degree

Georgia Southern University
Peter Crews