Bob Wilson Email & Phone Number

Jackson, Michigan, United States

My responsibilities include the initial project concept phase of capital equipment and tooling requirements for a variety of projects that may involve high quality automated assembly, material handling, welding, and test equipment. I prepare cycle times calculations and estimated costs, and create the quotation for review by the customer. I am also involved in preparing and conducting project launch meetings involving sales, engineering, project management, production and service.If we may be a match for your project, please contact me at: 517-787-9353E-mail: bobwilson@accubilt.comAccuBilt Inc.

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Albion, Mi

I worked in a direct technical sales position representing the Caster Concepts group of companies including:- Conveyor Concepts (power drive conveyor components)- Fabricating Concepts (laser cutting, forming, welding)- Triple E Mfg. and The Machine Center (prototype to production turning, milling, and broaching)- Reaction Industries (cast polyuethane parts from prototype to production)Also representing Conceptual Innovations (www.conceptual-innovations.com) - an internal design and build team specializing in new product development, process improvements, design for ease of manufacture, and contract build projects.

Albion, Mi

Responsible for sales and marketing for a full service machine & tool company.

Albion, Mi

A certified minority-owned business and sister company to Albion Machine & Tool Co. Specializing in: MRO repair and replacement parts and assemblies; custom food and beverage processing and packaging machines; production tube fabricating; and manufacturing supply chain management.

Responsible for entire east coast sales and new business development. Working with independent distributor network and direct customers in medical, defense, aerospace, automotive, and related industries

Responsible for prospecting and establishing a network of independent residential builders throughout a five-state region. Also responsible for maintenance of accounts and ongoing training, development, and consulting. Awarded largest geographic territory within entire organization Increased sales coverage by 500% Bolstered relations with existing accounts

 Increased customer base by 125% with OEs and Tier One suppliers Solidified relations with existing customers Served as project manager on several new projects maintaining budgets and timelines

 Oversaw all aspects of the product line (sales, marketing, engineering, production, and costing) Implemented many lean manufacturing practices and standardized many parts and processes Created new sales literature, marketing fliers, and an advertising campaignWhile having P & L responsibility for the product line, sales revenues increased by 50%, and profit margins increased by 33%.

 Authored QS9000/T-E Quality Manual and Procedures Set up new quality department and performed final audits on machinery Served as Health and Safety Director and wrote a safety manual and trained employees and developed a new hire training video Developed an apprenticeship program Developed a plant facilities and equipment maintenance program  Re-wrote the employee handbook Experienced record year in shipments and reduced costsServed multiple functions and supervised operations totaling 55 employees.

 Experienced 300% increase in sales over a five-year span Oversaw an expanding independent rep. network throughout North America Conceived, assisted in the design, and launched a new product to market Created sales literature and sales video Exhibited in numerous national and regional trade shows Implemented many lean manufacturing processes and oversaw the successful transition of an acquired product lineInitially hired as plant manager and was responsible for activities of 18 operations personnel. After two years, was transferred into the sales manager position

Selling Skills And Sales Operations

Attended weekly sales training sessions involving a non-traditional selling system and a highly effective sales training methodology.

B.A., Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Held an elected position in student government.Attended 1978-1980 and finished in 1993-1995.

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