Ron Foster
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Foster Supply, now Core and Main, adept in boosting sales and reducing overhead by implementing strategic operational improvements and fostering key partnerships. Excelled in staff development and tactical business planning, enhancing market presence and customer satisfaction. Achieved a notable increase in sales, demonstrating outstanding communication and leadership skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Operations Manager
Core and Main
, KY, TN
05.2023 - Current
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Developed training programs and spreadsheets designed to enhance employee productivity and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Developed operating budgets for each branch, and worked cooperatively with teams to control expenses, eliminate waste, and reduce overhead costs.
- Decreased district operational overhead between branches while improving overall sales.
- Engaged regularly with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts or territories, to ensure that others do not intrude on our market share.
- Assisted branch managers with developing plans for upcoming projects or initiatives related to regional operations.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress, challenges, and goals.
Regional Business Development Manager
Foster Supply
, KY, TN
05.2014 - 05.2023
- Fostered long-term partnerships with key industry players to enhance market presence.
- Created strategies to increase sales, expand markets and improve customer service levels.
- In charge of developing a new strategic division of the business that installed Verti-Block in order to gain a competitive advantage. Built that division from 0 to 5 million in sales.
Outside Sales Representative
Foster Supply
, WV, KY
05.2009 - 05.2014
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Gathered data on competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
- Developed promotional materials such as brochures or flyers for marketing purposes.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Staff development
- Leadership skills
- Customer and vendor relations
- Outstanding communication skills
- Tactical business planning
Timeline
Regional Operations Manager
Core and Main
05.2023 - Current
Regional Business Development Manager
Foster Supply
05.2014 - 05.2023
Outside Sales Representative
Foster Supply
05.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Kentucky
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