Aj Simmons Email and Phone Number
Strong people leader with consistent history of supporting business growth and an outstanding record of delivering high-return on investment. Experience managing and implementing numerous cross functional teams and projects that have included innovations to accelerate performance. Partnered with many strategic trade customers and developed key ongoing personal relationships with numerous top level executives within Whirlpool. A team player and coachable individual with keen problem solving skills that will bring a winnable can do attitude to any organization.Specialties: • Profit Plan and budget management• Proven track record in building great teams• Understanding and developing Top Talent• Enhancement of Employee Engagement• Major Trade Customer Contract Negotiation• Client Liaison/Relationship Management• Strategic Development and Planning• Cost-of-Computing (COS) Reduction Strategies• Process Improvement implementation
Daikin Comfort
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Director National Accounts, Strategic AlliancesDaikin Comfort Apr 2022 - PresentUnited States
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Director National Accounts, Strategic AlliancesGoodman Manufacturing Sep 2016 - PresentHouston, Texas Area -
Sr. National Sales Manager, Nar National ContractWhirlpool Corporation Jun 2012 - Aug 2016North America• Was responsible for total P&L management for all Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) and General Service Administration (GSA) segments with $120M+ annual sales nationally. • Drove market share and profit growth well above annual industry forecasts.• Implemented and managed strategies across all Whirlpool business process partners internal and external• Developed and lead strategy that resulted in 6% increase in profit dollars in 2013 and additional 10% in 2014. Responsible for negotiation of complex multi year proposals and contract execution with legal.• Implemented and managed strategies cross functionally, regional relationships, mix of products, balance of share within existing accounts, and by gaining pricing and reducing allowances -
Sr. Manager, Customer Contact Center OperationsWhirlpool Corporation May 2008 - Jun 2012Knoxville, Tennessee Area• Managing staff of 200+ team members with responsibility for Order to Delivery execution for a $1B channel. • Responsible for Profit Plan which has decreased by 1.5M 2008/2009 with increased Customer Satisfaction by 4%• Supported Sales revenue of approximately 147M new business in 2010 with restructure and Contract transformation• Employee Engagement scores in the top 5% Globally for 2009/2010• Develop top talent YOY with degreed vs non degreed. Currently creating a Whirlpool talent system in Knoxville, Tennessee • Transitioned my organization from 70% manual order entry to 70% electronic over the past 3 years• Recognized as top 7 Talent of 2010 with special recognition from Whirlpool’s Vice President of Supply Chain
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Project Manager (Maytag Acquisition)Whirlpool Corporation Jun 2006 - May 2008• Led cross-functional efforts with internal business leaders across the company to streamline Whirlpool and Maytag processes which resulted in continued market share growth of 42%. Successfully on-boarded Maytag heritage Account Managers into Whirlpool business and Corporate culture• Oversaw the development of strategies and projects to establish an on-boarding process for Maytag Account Managers• Developed and implemented a documentation warehouse system for root cause analysis between the two companies and process partners throughout Whirlpool • Created and led team of cross functional experts that established service level agreements known as PRT (Problem Resolution Team) work
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Contract Account ManagerWhirlpool Corporation Dec 2004 - Jun 2006• Successfully grew a $12M territory to $23M by strategically aligning Trade Customers and increasing direct business• Developed vital relationships with Top 10 Homebuilders such as NV Homes, Centex, K Hovnanian & Winchester Homes which solidified future business. Signed 16 of the 20 largest Philadelphia Multi-Family and Condo projects • Created an awareness of the Gladiator brand by organizing focus groups and market analysis. This resulted in a 40% increase of business and local garage dealer franchises • Was named Contract Rookie Account Manager of the year in 2005 for NAR Sales
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Operations Team Leader – Builder Division And Contract ServicesWhirlpool Corporation Jun 2002 - Dec 2004• Managed and developed a team of 30+ team members in the area of account and service management• Led hiring initiatives, assimilation, operational communication, performance planning and feedback sessions for staff• Streamlined 55% of old process to ensure team had scalability with continuous growth of Contract Sales• Created the Contract Action Team which allowed Whirlpool to acquire business from our competitors
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Field Sales Representative – Key AccountsCharlotte Chamber Of Commerce Sep 2001 - Jun 2002• Established and maintained client relationships with Charlotte businesses such as BOA and TIAA-CREF • Engaged surrounding communities to get more Chamber involvement and awareness in social responsibility• Chaired several events such as Young Professionals socials and Charlotte Future Leaders program -
Assistant Team Leader And Consumer Area ManagerSaturn Automotive Corp. Aug 1997 - Jan 2001• Reviewed and approved repurchase and replacement offers for financial coordinators prior to final disposition by the Owner Product Legal Teams• Provided feedback to 15+ team members through performance appraisals and daily coaching regarding their performance and the quality of their cases. • Served as a liaison between Saturn and Dealer facilities to control cost to serve • #1 Service call center in the county for several years
Aj Simmons Education Details
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Mass Communication -
Michigan State University / Logistics In Supply Chain SeminarLogistics In Supply Chain
Frequently Asked Questions about Aj Simmons
What company does Aj Simmons work for?
Aj Simmons works for Daikin Comfort
What is Aj Simmons's role at the current company?
Aj Simmons's current role is Director National Accounts, Strategic Alliances, Goodman Manufacturing LP, a Member of the Daikin Group.
What schools did Aj Simmons attend?
Aj Simmons attended Tennessee State University, Michigan State University / Logistics In Supply Chain Seminar.
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