Stephen House
Owasso,Oklahoma
Summary
Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Shoreline Products Inc. DBA Sola Products
10.2004 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
National Sales Manager
Wet Products
03.1999 - 10.2004
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
- Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
- Remained responsive to changing targets by preparing monthly, quarterly and annual sales reports and forecasts.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Sales Representative
Cramer-Decker Industries
06.1995 - 02.1999
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bio-Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA05.1995
Skills
- Business Management
- Labor Relations
- KPI Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Owner
Shoreline Products Inc. DBA Sola Products
10.2004 - Current
National Sales Manager
Wet Products
03.1999 - 10.2004
Sales Representative
Cramer-Decker Industries
06.1995 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Science - Bio-Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
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