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Ryan Petersen

Urbandale

Summary

Accomplished Market Manager with a proven track record at Builders FirstSource, adept at driving market share growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in strategic planning and staff management, I excel in leadership and team building, achieving sales goals through innovative strategies. Skilled in cultivating new customer relationships, my approach has consistently exceeded targets.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Manger

Builders FirstSource
10.2019 - Current
  • Increased market share by identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends.
  • Streamlined internal processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Built brand awareness in local market and increased penetration with proactive strategies.
  • Started a new lumber location in Des Moines, IA
  • 2020 (year 1) generated 25m in sales (8.3% EBITDA)
  • 2021 44m sales (11.9% EBITDA)
  • 2022 48M sales (10.1% EBITDA)
  • 2023 34M sales (11.3% EBITDA)
  • 2024 35M sales (7.3% EBITDA)

Area Manager

ProBuild/Builders FirstSource
06.2010 - 10.2019
  • Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.

General Manager

ProBuild
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.

General Manager

United Building Centers (ProBuild)
05.2007 - 06.2009
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.

General Manager

United Buildings Centers (Lanoga)
10.2002 - 05.2007
  • 2003 Turnaround of the year GM
  • 2004 Top 20 GM
  • 2005 Top 10 GM


General Manager

United Building Centers (Lanoga)
01.2000 - 10.2002

Assistant General Manager

United Building Centers (Lanoga)
01.1999 - 01.2000

Manager in Training

United Building Centers (Lanoga)
05.1998 - 01.1999

Education

High School Diploma -

Forest City High School
Forest City, IA
05-1995

Skills

  • New location launch
  • Staff management
  • Leadership and team building
  • Team leadership expertise
  • Sales operations
  • Effective leader
  • Strategic planning
  • Key account management
  • Staff training/development

Timeline

Market Manger

Builders FirstSource
10.2019 - Current

Area Manager

ProBuild/Builders FirstSource
06.2010 - 10.2019

General Manager

ProBuild
06.2009 - 06.2010

General Manager

United Building Centers (ProBuild)
05.2007 - 06.2009

General Manager

United Buildings Centers (Lanoga)
10.2002 - 05.2007

General Manager

United Building Centers (Lanoga)
01.2000 - 10.2002

Assistant General Manager

United Building Centers (Lanoga)
01.1999 - 01.2000

Manager in Training

United Building Centers (Lanoga)
05.1998 - 01.1999

High School Diploma -

Forest City High School
Ryan Petersen