Experienced senior territory sales manager for global automation-robotic manufacturer. Possess the ability to profitably grow sales through distribution partnerships and national/strategic accounts. Accurate recommendations made applying consultative processes. Market segments include manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail and building service contractors. Also, work directly to train, support and service at all business levels.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Iowa-Nebraska Territory Manager – Robotics and Commercial Products
Tennant Sales and Service
02.2006 - Current
Manage profitable sales growth in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota
Source solutions to customers via multiple sales channels
Engage, train and support over 40 distributor sales professionals
Direct sales, training and support to national accounts
Identify and capitalize on new opportunities to expand market presence
Manage trade show events-presentations
Schedule and complete weekly prospecting activities which include field canvassing
Build & maintain ongoing rapport with key individuals at customer locations
Prepare and present quarterly and annual financials with principals
Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets on a consistent basis
Track & enter daily sales activities, leads, pipeline into online sales tracking system
Accountable to accurately forecast new business both monthly and quarterly
Maintain an extensive knowledge of markets, products, industry, competition, key buying influences, and partners
Make meaningful solution recommendations based on identified needs, and present proposal in a persuasive manner
Negotiate effectively with customers and prospects using principles that expand offerings and add unique value to compel buying
Independently manage tough business situations by anticipating obstacles and competitive threats and modifying or adjusting solutions in such a way as to be in a preferred position
Perform equipment demonstrations as necessary
Branch Manager
Corporate Care (BraunCo)
Omaha, NE
09.1997 - 01.2006
Launched start-up floor maintenance contracting business
Executed merger-acquisition with Corporate Care to establish Nebraska-Iowa branch
Managed profitable growth from start-up to sale in 2001 and beyond
Executed all hiring and training of operations management staff
Excelled at sales and marketing efforts
Director of Marketing
ServiceMaster
Omaha, NE
05.1990 - 09.1997
Create and communicate print and collateral marketing
Train franchise owners on marketing best-practices for market growth
Franchisee on-site market surveying and advertising execution
Managing Editor
Gretna Guide and News
Omaha, NE
05.1987 - 05.1990
Content writer for local newspaper
Generate advertising sales
Create print advertising copy for local businesses
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
Skills
Exceptional presentation skills
Strong sales training background
Strong end-user/operator technical training
Excellent marketing association to sales
Proficient CRM: Forward-looking metric-based data territory management
Solid national account contract acumen
Margin-based sales approach
Skilled in customer service support
Able to work independently
Additional Information
IFMA-BOMA association, APPA expertise
Community Service
Board member for Elkhorn Baseball Association – Director of Sponsorship
Religious Formation instructor for St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Volunteer youth basketball and baseball coach
Results Highlights
Consistent market penetration with year-over-year increases
Highest territory sales growth cumulative past 5 years
Rep of the year back-to-back 2020-2021
Multi incentive trip winner
Timeline
Iowa-Nebraska Territory Manager – Robotics and Commercial Products
Sales Support /Sales Merchandiser at Tri-Eagle Sales-Formerly Burkhardt Sales & ServiceSales Support /Sales Merchandiser at Tri-Eagle Sales-Formerly Burkhardt Sales & Service