Bruce Landes Email & Phone Number

Smyrna, Tn

Responsible for building a better small commercial sales team while improving revenue streams, customer relations and creating sales strategies and programs to improve sales and market share.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

ADT Security is the nations leader in the security industry. ADT is the most reliable and trusted security company with innovative and leading technology helping to keep millions of customers safe and secure. I am part of the commercial division and I specialize in custom designing security solutions that are best for your needs. No matter what kind of business you have, I can design a fire, camera, access control or alarm system that is right for you. ADT Always There.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

ADS Security provides a full range of security services including fire, intrusion, access control and camera systems for commercial, industrial, small business and residential consumers. Rookie of the month January and February 2015. Awarded President's Club and Grand Champion for 2015. President's Club, NetOne Grand Champion and Sales Consultant of the Year for 2016.

Responsible for the identification and pursuit of commercial and consumer sales of intrusion, surveillance and access security products. Member of Club Excellence for obtaining 125% sales quota for 2011,135% in 2012,159% in 2013 and 189% in 2014 finishing 8th in the nation out of 1000 reps.

Specialized Crime Unit-FLEX 2005 - 2009 Worked in cooperation with other law-enforcement agencies: TBI, FBI, ATF, DEA.Assisted Specialized Units on a variety of assignments including drug-raids & seizures, reverse-stings, execution of search warrants, surveillance operations and apprehensions.Assisted in training new recruits.Performed duties of Acting Sergeant & supervised other squad members upon request.Completed Training Programs in Drug Interdiction, Bomb Awareness and Prevention, Improvised Explosive Devices and Homeland Security Surveillance Detection Training.2001-2005Exceeded the normal assigned duties of Patrol Officer and was recruited into a proactive unit by Precinct Commander.

Responsible for start-up of new retail stores including recruiting, hiring & training of new employees, and new business development for 8-store retail division.Recruited, hired and trained staff.Developed and executed marketing and advertising plans to build awareness of new store location in community.Established a meaningful presence and achieved corporate revenue and profit objectives.

Key account sales and business development responsibility for a 10-state area in the southeastern U.S.• Completed detailed competitor product, placement and pricing analyses.• Created a variety of PowerPoint presentations for sales meetings, customer seminars and board meetings.• Assisted in the development of marketing & advertising budgets, sales forecasts, and strategic plans.• Submitted new product ideas, recommended sizes and competitor pricing for product-line expansion.• Successfully placed Nokian niche products in a variety of fleet and retail operations.

Responsible for all branch operations including sales, inventory-control, truck-routing & maintenance.Assumed responsibility for an unprofitable branch operation, charged with turning its performance around.Addressed multiple operational & personnel issues within first 60 days.Returned branch to profitability within 4 months of assuming position.

Sales responsibility for the company's then largest customers: Mid-state Automotive & Parts Inc. stores located in the state of Tennessee and select counties in Kentucky and Alabama. Participated in the development of marketing programs for distributors and jobbers.Recommended design changes in P.O.P materials to enhance effectiveness.Assisted in the creation of an early infomercial.Received District Manager of the Year Award -1992 / Exceeded sales quota by 40%.Voted Manufacturer's Rep of the Year - 1993.Asked by company's largest customer to be assigned as an exclusive dedicated resource - 1995.