Rick Steehler
Stillwater
Summary
Results-driven District Manager with over 6 years of experience driving high-performance teams, optimizing processes, and managing client relationships. Proven track record of top-ranking sales performance, data-driven decision-making, and leading large-scale strategic initiatives. Recognized for building and training highly effective teams, improving operational efficiency, and consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals. Now seeking to leverage analytical thinking, project management, vendor coordination, and leadership skills in a Global Supply Management / Commodity Analyst role at GlobalFoundries.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager of Sales
Empower Energy Solutions
Woburn
05.2020 - 01.2025
- Hired, trained, and led a high-performing residential solar D2D sales team across MA and RI.
- Achieved the milestone of selling 1 Megawatt of residential solar in 2023.
- Consistently ranked as a Top 10 Sales Representative company-wide while simultaneously holding leadership responsibilities.
- Supported operational coordination between sales, installation, project management, and customer service.
- Achieved the 2nd most residential solar installations in company history, as well as the #1 sales rep in the company for 3 years.
- Maintained a Top 3 sales office from 2022–2024 through process improvements, coaching, and performance analytics.
- Trained and onboarded new sales representatives, improving early-stage productivity and retention.
- Led by example in performance, consistency, and work ethic, earning promotion through top sales results.
- Collaborated with operations to ensure accurate proposal development and project feasibility.
- Promoted due to exceptional work ethic and strong early sales performance.
- Built strong client rapport and facilitated project handoff to operations teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
State University of New York at Buffalo
01.2010
Skills
- Client & Vendor Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- CRM & Pipeline Management
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Forecasting & KPI Tracking
- Lead Generation & Market Strategy
- High-Ticket Contract Negotiation & Closing
- Training & Development of High-Performance Teams
- Process Optimization
- Leadership Communication & Presentation
- Time Management & Prioritization
Timeline
District Manager of Sales
Empower Energy Solutions
05.2020 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
State University of New York at Buffalo