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Timothy Caton

Blue Springs

Summary

I am an accomplished management leader with a consistent, proven track record of surpassing performance goals. For example, during my career, I have consistently ranked as a top performer, with experience developing sales programs, including promotions and strategic growth initiatives to penetrate new markets or reach untapped customer bases. I have experience in K-12 institutional and B2B sales and customer management.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Conn Selmer, Incoporated
07.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated activities of outbound sales engineer, educational support manager, artist relations manager, and internal customer service and credit team.
  • Created support tools to improve company wide order processing, customer communication, and product presentations.
  • Collaborated with Vice President of Sales on creation of new sales programs and distribution segmentation.
  • Engaged with customers to create positive solutions for product support.
  • Planned and executed territory sales events to drive consumer product interest.

District Sales Manager

Yamaha Corporation of America
03.2014 - 07.2024

• 2020 and 2021 “President’s Club” inductee recognizing top salespeople across all channels.
• “Salesman of the Year” product caption award winner in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
• Consistent at achieving KPI’s and driving outstanding performance appraisals.

Regional Sales Manager

Eastman Music Company
10.2012 - 03.2014

• Increased “growth focus” category metric by 75%.
• Growth in core business by over 9% (exceeding industry results).

Director of Marketing Communications

Conn Selmer, Incorporated
11.2010 - 10.2012

• Created and executed “Go To Market” campaign for P-Bone exceeding goal by 129%.
• Aligned multiple brands across all digital platforms for web, social, and CRM.
• Reduced pricing implementation process from 6 months to 6 weeks.
• Partnered with other subsidiary brands in developing promotional campaigns.

District Sales Manager

Conn Selmer, Incorporated
11.2006 - 11.2010

• Stabilized territory after turnover of four District Managers in previous five years.
• Increased shipments by 28% in 2010 (highest growth among peers).
• Achieved top territory sales increases over three consecutive years.

Store Manager

Brook Mays Music
06.2003 - 09.2006

• All managed team members consistently achieved results in top 30% of entire company.
• Surpassed sales budgets with total inventory shrink of less than .1%.

Operations Manager

Instrumental Influence, Incoporated
06.1998 - 06.2003

• Developed rental program process for tracking inventory and payments.
• Led effort to move purchasing towards purchase order based automatic reordering.
• Assisted in creating proposals and installing audio systems.

Education

MBA - Data Analytics

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
12-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Music Business

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
05-2003

Skills

  • Sales leadership
  • Customer service
  • Strategic planning
  • Business development and planning

Affiliations

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Professional Male Music Fraternity

President of the Stone Canyon Homeowner's Association

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Conn Selmer, Incoporated
07.2024 - Current

District Sales Manager

Yamaha Corporation of America
03.2014 - 07.2024

Regional Sales Manager

Eastman Music Company
10.2012 - 03.2014

Director of Marketing Communications

Conn Selmer, Incorporated
11.2010 - 10.2012

District Sales Manager

Conn Selmer, Incorporated
11.2006 - 11.2010

Store Manager

Brook Mays Music
06.2003 - 09.2006

Operations Manager

Instrumental Influence, Incoporated
06.1998 - 06.2003

MBA - Data Analytics

University of Southern Indiana

Bachelor of Arts - Music Business

University of Central Missouri