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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

♦ Drove significant revenue surge in fiscal year 2023, yielding over $2M in new business through enhanced strategic relationships.♦ Surpassed fiscal targets of the annual sales budget while augmenting gross profit.♦ Led the development of new business opportunities, securing a commanding market position in a highly competitive landscape.♦ Instrumental in market expansion and profitability enhancement by initiating a strategic relocation to Birmingham, AL in 2021.♦ Executed comprehensive competitor analysis, ensuring market leadership through informed pricing and product strategies.

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

♦ Secured and managed three major Auburn University construction projects in 2016, increasing project margins from single digits to over 20%.♦ Honored with the "Best in Class for Commercial Business" (2017, 2019, 2020).♦ Received "Commercial Salesperson of the Year" (2020) with a record in sales while maintaining a gross profit percentage above company goals.♦ Utilized customer feedback to inform and enhance product and service offerings, aligning with evolving client needs.♦ Established a benchmark in customer service, ensuring enduring loyalty and trust through exceptional relationship management.♦ Collaborated closely with senior leadership in strategic planning for project development and execution.

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Actively participated as part of the sales/management trainee development program providing exposure to our various customer groups through on-the-job training, networking, coaching and structured development. On-the-job learning experiences included training and promotions through these areas:♦ Warehousing♦ Counter Sales ♦ Inside Sales Support ♦ Showroom Floor Sales ♦ Outside SalesThis exposure developed key skills in business awareness, relationship building, collaboration, consultation, inclusion, developing self and coaching/mentoring others.