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Richard Sims

Indianapolis

Summary

Dynamic executive with proven success, driving organizational growth and enhancing client relationships. Expertise in project management and customer care, generating significant project bid opportunities. A strategic leader skilled in fostering collaboration and delivering optimal solutions, ensuring project success from inception to completion.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive VP of Client Relations

MDC Cabinets
12.2019 - Current

Developed and increased market share in commercial cabinetry and casework sector.

Cultivated strong relationships with select clients to enhance collaboration.

Generated leads through cold calling of architects, designers, contractors, and end users.

Assisted clients with technical inquiries to achieve optimal project solutions.

Researched and recommended woods, wood panels, surfaces, and hardware for projects.

Monitored projects from conception to completion, ensuring open client communication.

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Sims Cabinet Company
06.1985 - 12.2019

Started in Sales by taking Construction Project Lead Reports (Dodge Reports) and Cold Calling - asking for an opportunity to Bid on that particular Project.

Contacted (Cold Called) numerous General Contractors and Construction Managers in the Indianapolis area, asking for our Company to be added to their Subcontractor Bidders Lists.

Responsible for incoming Bid Requests where I would analyze each Project and determine if we would be submitting a Bid.

Responsible for Estimating and Project Management of New Projects.

Maintain Open Communication with Clients throughout the duration of the Project with the goal in mind to earn new work.

Education

General Studies, Marketing And Sales

IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN

Cold Calling, Lead Generating And Sales Closing

Dale Carnegie Sales Course
Indianapolis, IN

Marketing And Sales For Woodwork Firms

Architectural Woodwork Institute
New York, NY

Estimating For Woodwork Firms

Architectural Woodwork Institute
Cincinnati, OH

Advanced Woodwork Project Management

Architectural Woodwork Institute
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Organizational growth
  • Customer care
  • Leadership experience
  • Focus on developing and maintaining long-term client relationships

Timeline

Executive VP of Client Relations

MDC Cabinets
12.2019 - Current

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Sims Cabinet Company
06.1985 - 12.2019

General Studies, Marketing And Sales

IUPUI

Cold Calling, Lead Generating And Sales Closing

Dale Carnegie Sales Course

Marketing And Sales For Woodwork Firms

Architectural Woodwork Institute

Estimating For Woodwork Firms

Architectural Woodwork Institute

Advanced Woodwork Project Management

Architectural Woodwork Institute
Richard Sims