Cathy Bralek Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Greater Cleveland

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

A leader with strong industry knowledge of building supplies/home improvement who drives sales and revenue through strong customer retention and attracting new business sales.I am currently seeking new opportunities and can be contacted at cbralek@neo.rr.com or via LinkedIn.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Provided operational and administrative support for Regional Sales VPs responsible for $XXXM in sales to Independent Distributors, Dealers, and National Accounts. Completed all sales reporting and analysis. Reported to Executive SVP and CCO.• Negotiated new contracts with key national account resulting in $XM incremental sales growth and profit.• Introduced new entry door program with improvements that drove sales growth of $XM+ within 3 years.• Implemented process improvements… Show more Provided operational and administrative support for Regional Sales VPs responsible for $XXXM in sales to Independent Distributors, Dealers, and National Accounts. Completed all sales reporting and analysis. Reported to Executive SVP and CCO.• Negotiated new contracts with key national account resulting in $XM incremental sales growth and profit.• Introduced new entry door program with improvements that drove sales growth of $XM+ within 3 years.• Implemented process improvements for handling distributor and builder program letters, incentives and rebates.• Served as Account Manager for key national remodeling account with revenues of $X-$XXM annually.• Prepared customer pricing and rebate programs designed to promote sales growth resulting in $multi-millions in growth.• Managed maintenance and disposition of customer volume incentive accruals including accounting, payments, and IT preparation for builders and distributors. • Approved sales customer credit requests of $XM annually based on operations, promotional programs and pricing.• Provided direct customer support for elevated operational or sales issues ensuring customer retention. Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Managed the purchasing and program management of third-party non-manufactured products sold through company-owned Supply Centers and Independent distributors representing $XX million spend. • Developed new national programs with focus on vendor consolidation, sales increases, and improved profit margins.• Launched new national storm door program with centralized distribution that generated an average of $XXXK in incremental sales annually.• Introduced new private label shake… Show more Managed the purchasing and program management of third-party non-manufactured products sold through company-owned Supply Centers and Independent distributors representing $XX million spend. • Developed new national programs with focus on vendor consolidation, sales increases, and improved profit margins.• Launched new national storm door program with centralized distribution that generated an average of $XXXK in incremental sales annually.• Introduced new private label shake siding product offering that generated over $XM in average annual revenue. • Partnered with new vendor to develop a program for shutters and siding installation accessories resulting in annual cost savings of over 25%..• Identified product categories focusing on sales and profit growth initiatives including millwork, roofing, and gutters.• Initiated RFP’s for vendor selection to establish standardization of key products and preferred pricing.• Completed ongoing vendor pricing review and contract negotiations for cost savings and improved profit margins. • Reduced costs by evaluating service platforms and supply chain for improved distribution channels.• Managed internal accounting, IT and operations requirements for product launches ensuring cost containment. • Established internal product costs and market pricing• Contract negotiation and management of annual customer incentive group trips with $XM spend Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Managed the P&L and financial analysis for 85 company-owned distribution Supply Centers representing $200 million in sales. Led the preparation of the annual sales and SG&A budgets. Provided reporting for territory sales and financials, along with general and expense ledger analysis. Responsible for three direct reports and department budget.