Wade Kelley
Florence,AL
Summary
Accomplished Senior District Sales Manager with a proven track record at Ludwig Metal Buildings, adept at streamlining processes and enhancing team performance. Skilled in Salesforce and exceptional customer service, demonstrated through significant efficiency improvements and strong client relationships. Expert in leveraging industry knowledge to deliver compelling presentations, driving brand awareness and revenue growth.
Talented inside and counter sales of plumbing parts, pipe and fixtures. Successful at multi-tasking, balancing customer needs and making new sales. Builds loyalty and long-term relationships with customers while consistently reaching sales targets.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Representative
Ferguson Enterprises
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with clients and providing insightful product recommendations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, addressing concerns promptly, and offering tailored solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
District Sales Manager
Encore Steel Builldings
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Improved team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
- Collaborated closely with other district managers to share best practices, learnings, and drive overall success of the organization.
- Estimated Pre engineered metal building cost for commercial and residential customers.
Senior District Sales Manager
Ludwig Metal Buildings
02.2014 - 01.2018
- Streamlined internal processes to improve efficiency, enabling the sales team to focus on revenue-generating activities.
- Managed budget allocation for the district, ensuring cost-effective spending on marketing initiatives and resources that yielded positive ROI.
- Partnered with internal departments such as product development, finance, and logistics to ensure seamless coordination on key business initiatives within the district.
- Delivered engaging presentations at industry conferences and events, showcasing company products and services while building brand awareness.
Purchasing Manager Quality Manager
Oakland Metal Buildings
04.1993 - 07.2010
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices of all steel, and accessories.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Scheduled deliveries of buildings and setup employed drivers and also outside delivery companies.
Education
Northwest Shoals CC
Muscle Shoals, Al03-2001
High School Diploma -
Central of Florence
Florence, AL 05-1993
Skills
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional customer service
- Cheerful and energetic
- MBS
- Trilogy
- Certified forklift operator
- Sales expertise
- Cold calling expertise
- Salesforce
Timeline
Inside Sales Representative
Ferguson Enterprises
03.2021 - 11.2024
District Sales Manager
Encore Steel Builldings
01.2018 - 03.2021
Senior District Sales Manager
Ludwig Metal Buildings
02.2014 - 01.2018
Purchasing Manager Quality Manager
Oakland Metal Buildings
04.1993 - 07.2010
Northwest Shoals CC
High School Diploma -
Central of Florence
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