Stuart Broderick
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Passionate, energetic and creative sales/purchasing professional with 20 years sales management and 15+ years purchasing management. Worked closely with engineering, product development, interior design and business management to increase sales/profitability. Managed 50+ account portfolios, sourced/procured products both domestically and abroad, worked closely with multi-million dollar companies, handled nationwide logistics to and from port and drove/exceeded sales goals. Enjoyed building long-term relationships with positive experiences through high-quality team and customer care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Product Manager
MJB Wood Group LLC
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Responsible for sourcing, procuring and logistics for LVL, hardwood and softwood panel products out of Southeast Asia, Brazil, Chile and domestic.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Maintained positive vendor relations building strong partnerships.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge resulting in higher close rates.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
- Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
Purchasing Manager
Allure Furniture/Camping World
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Purchasing Manager.
- Product research/development team member.
- Responsible for all sourcing, procurement and import freight.
- Oversee 4 purchasing agents, 2 assistant buyers, shipping and receiving departments.
President and Sole Proprietor
Broderick Insurance Agency
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Attended Indiana Wesleyan University.
- Earned Indiana State Insurance License.
- Opened a private insurance agency with Farmers Insurance selling Home, Auto, Life and Commercial policies to Indiana and Michigan.
- Responsible for all facets of the Agency.
Outside Sales Representative
Robert Weed Corporation
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed a portfolio of 25 accounts with over $60 million in sales.
- Performed effectively in a self-directed work environment, including managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Addressed multiple industry issues and provided client support. Effectively worked through a 7 month Industry wide shortage of imported plywood and composite substrates and found solutions to keep my customers going.
- Exhibited a proven ability to set and achieve company defined sales goals.
- Built relationships with customers and the community to promote long term business growth.
- Prepared quotes, credit terms and other bid specifications.
Product Manager Outside Sales
Praxis Group LLC
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Manage a portfolio of 30 accounts and $21 Million in sales.
- Product Manager for SEA (Shower Enclosures of America). Sold 85% of the RV Industry shower doors and accessories. Responsible for 6 salesmen.
- Territory manager for AIA Countertops, Franklin Furniture (as well as import), Summit brand electronics, Jasper Plastics and IGS Springs.
- Negotiate prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Work directly with Interior Design and Product Development.
- Prioritize tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines.
Senior Product Manager
BlueLinx
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Product manager for all imported panel products from South East Asia and South America.
- Sourced imported plywood panels; Meranti, Birch, Eucalyptus, Parika, Light weight MDF's, etc.
- Set pricing and grew sales 25.6% ahead of target and up 56.6% over previous years sales. Gross margins exceeded plan by 28% with turn days at plan.
- Responsible for 3 salesmen and $36 million in sales.
Outside Sales
Partner Supply / Praxis Group LLC
05.2004 - 04.2010
- Managed a portfolio of multiple accounts and $9 million in sales.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met through specific products and services.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
- Prioritized tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines.
Outside Sales
Adorn
05.1997 - 05.2004
- Sole sales representative to the Manufactured Housing Industry in the Mid West covering 9 states and Ontario Canada.
- Handled all sales to Winnebago Industries.
- Sold full product line of interior wall coverings, cabinet products, counter tops and a wide variety of moldings.
Sr. Purchasing Manager
Forest River (Van America Cobra)
02.1990 - 05.1997
- Purchasing manager for Class C and travel trailer/fifth wheel product lines.
- Bill of Materials Manager for all Forest River.
- Worked closely with sales management.
Education
Business - Hotel and Restaurant management
University Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NevadaHigh School Diploma -
Elkhart Memorial high School
Elkhart, In1981
Skills
- Sales and supply chain management
- Strategic account, product development, vision and strategy
- Analytical thinking
- Revenue and profit maximization
Snow skiing, snowmobiling, boating, camping and musician.
I love the outdoors and recreating in all seasons. I've been an avid snow skier, snowmobiler, camper and golfer and have enjoyed doing each throughout our great nation. I have been a life long percussionist, appreciate all types of music and find peace and serenity through music.
Timeline
Import Product Manager
MJB Wood Group LLC
10.2021 - 06.2024
Purchasing Manager
Allure Furniture/Camping World
05.2021 - 10.2021
President and Sole Proprietor
Broderick Insurance Agency
04.2019 - 04.2021
Outside Sales Representative
Robert Weed Corporation
10.2017 - 09.2018
Product Manager Outside Sales
Praxis Group LLC
07.2014 - 10.2017
Senior Product Manager
BlueLinx
05.2010 - 06.2014
Outside Sales
Partner Supply / Praxis Group LLC
05.2004 - 04.2010
Outside Sales
Adorn
05.1997 - 05.2004
Sr. Purchasing Manager
Forest River (Van America Cobra)
02.1990 - 05.1997
Business - Hotel and Restaurant management
University Nevada Las Vegas
High School Diploma -
Elkhart Memorial high School
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