Ryan S. Powell
Plano,TX
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales management professional. Successful in cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections and persuasively introducing products. Well-versed in implementing pricing models, managing vendor relations and expanding territory.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Dealer Sales
Solo Stove
Grapevine, TX
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Efficiently managed and oversaw accounts for various types of clientele including small dealers, large retailers, corporate clients, drop ship clients, and international distributors.
- Engaged in frequent travel for various buying events, trade shows, and client meetings
- Demonstrated effective leadership by training and managing numerous representatives for a period of 3 years.
- Generated 30MM+ revenue individually from 2020-2024.
Sales Coordinator
Solo Stove
Grapevine, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Successfully oversaw a wide range of account types including small dealers, large retailers, corporate clients and international distributors
- Traveled extensively for buying events, trade shows, and client meetings
- Generated over 5MM in revenue as a sole contributor during the first year.
Customer Relations
Solo Stove
Grapevine, TX
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted customers via phone, email & social media
- Maintained a track record of meeting and surpassing personal sales goals of $1,000 per day.
- Effectively handled high influx of customer queries, operating solo alongside one other colleague.
Department Manager
Nordstrom
Dallas, TX
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Delegated sales goals and allocated stock assignments for 10+ employees.
- Managed schedules for a team of 10+ employees
- Consistently surpassed quarterly sales targets as a department.
Sales Lead
Nordstrom
Dallas, TX
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided leadership to the sales team by distributing daily inventory duties and setting sales objectives.
- Demonstrated consistent success in exceeding personal sales targets of $1,500 per day.
Co-owner
Sons of Powell Contracting
Farmersville, TX
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Co-Founded Sons of Powell resulting in strong management & leadership skills
- Provided various services resulting in a $10,000 profit 1st month
- Enhanced sales abilities by actively participating in competitive bidding and effectively communicating with clients.
Project Manager
Arte Construction Management
Garland, TX
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed and led groups of up to five members
- Effectively handled project execution from start to finish including management of resources and client interactions.
- Traveled extensively to oversee project management in 5 different states.
Project Manager
Ace Contracting
Farmersville, TX
05.2011 - 09.2015
- Supervised teams of up to 10 members effectively.
- Drove end-to-end project execution by handling all aspects from materials and labor to building strong client relationships.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TXSkills
- Sales
- Communication
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Detail Oriented
- NetSuite
- Excel
- Hubspot CRM
Field Of Interest
- Sales
- Management
- Marketing
References
- Joseph Gonzales, Former EVP of Business Development at Solo Stove, 956-245-7209
- John Merris, Former President & CEO of Solo Stove, 214-202-5077
- Billy McFadden, Current VP of Sales at Solo Stove, 603-631-1092
- Angie Testa, Nordstrom Department Manager, 214-707-1039
- Austen Wright, Current Sons of Powell Owner, 214-449-2811
- Andy Powell, Former Arte Leadership, 214-289-3864
Timeline
Head of Dealer Sales
Solo Stove
01.2021 - 06.2024
Sales Coordinator
Solo Stove
01.2020 - 01.2021
Customer Relations
Solo Stove
06.2019 - 01.2020
Department Manager
Nordstrom
01.2018 - 03.2019
Sales Lead
Nordstrom
03.2017 - 01.2018
Co-owner
Sons of Powell Contracting
09.2016 - 03.2017
Project Manager
Arte Construction Management
09.2015 - 09.2016
Project Manager
Ace Contracting
05.2011 - 09.2015
Some College (No Degree) -
Collin County Community College District
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