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Territory Manager of the Year 2011 for the Philadelphia Region

2011 Territory Manager of the Year for the Philadelphia Region.Mentor Territory Manager for New Territory Manager's hired.Develop and execute Strategic Marketing Plan targeting the professional painting contractor to achieve sales objectives.Work closely with store management to meet product assortment goals and overall sales growth.Conduct marketing activities to support product launches, promotions, advertising and product demonstrations.Conduct product training and… Show more 2011 Territory Manager of the Year for the Philadelphia Region.Mentor Territory Manager for New Territory Manager's hired.Develop and execute Strategic Marketing Plan targeting the professional painting contractor to achieve sales objectives.Work closely with store management to meet product assortment goals and overall sales growth.Conduct marketing activities to support product launches, promotions, advertising and product demonstrations.Conduct product training and clinics to Lowe's store associates, management and consumers.Provide a high level of customer service in responding to customer complaints.Conduct competitor product price comparisons weekly for Region and Division.Provide technical product information to current and potential customers. Show less

Execute store and department merchandising standards to be consistent with planogram and POP. Ensure Millwork department is in-stock by reviewing inventory levels and ordering merchandise daily. Provide sales support to Millwork associates, through in-store training curriculum, MQS, open orders and quotes follow-up, and promotional events. Establish productive working relationships with Millwork Sales Associates and Contractor Desk Personnel to drive sales to achieve THD business… Show more Execute store and department merchandising standards to be consistent with planogram and POP. Ensure Millwork department is in-stock by reviewing inventory levels and ordering merchandise daily. Provide sales support to Millwork associates, through in-store training curriculum, MQS, open orders and quotes follow-up, and promotional events. Establish productive working relationships with Millwork Sales Associates and Contractor Desk Personnel to drive sales to achieve THD business plan sales goals. Show less

Managed all business operations, including scheduling accounts payable and receivable, analyzing monthly financial statements and reports to maximize profitability.Developed local market thru Business to Business, direct mail, telemarketing, and personal sales calls.Performed all on-site activities including inspections and cleaning of HVAC systems as per NADCA standards to achieve and exceed customer expectations.

Supervisor of Dover, New Jersey stores Contractor Services Department. Managed 4 sales associates, 3 order pickers and delivery/will call coordinator for store deliveries and will calls.Supervised Contractor Services department's operations plan to achieve sales goals, increasing sales by 15.4% over the previous year, and 3.4% over plan.Achieved store commercial credit goals by exceeding new accounts opened by 75%.Personnel to drive sales to achieve THD business plan sales… Show more Supervisor of Dover, New Jersey stores Contractor Services Department. Managed 4 sales associates, 3 order pickers and delivery/will call coordinator for store deliveries and will calls.Supervised Contractor Services department's operations plan to achieve sales goals, increasing sales by 15.4% over the previous year, and 3.4% over plan.Achieved store commercial credit goals by exceeding new accounts opened by 75%.Personnel to drive sales to achieve THD business plan sales goals.Supervised staff to ensure sales associates meet sales goals and all orders were fulfilled and delivered in a timely manner. Show less

Ensure timely deliveries of all store merchandise to both commercial and retail store customers. Coordinated deliveries with third party couriers. Supervised 4 customer associates that were responsible for pulling customer orders for delivery accurately. Supervise and coordinated in store, will call pick up orders.

Residential/Commercial BuildingHandled daily operating responsibilities including maintenance, bookkeeping and service's.Completed renovation and restoration of 10 interior units and overhaul building's exterior.Primary contact for all residents leasing agreements and rental requirements.

Supervised a staff of management and customer service employees while creating a cohesive team environment, which resulted in minimal turnover.Responsible for monthly operations plans, including; budget cost control, and customer relations which resulted in achieving corporate P&L goals, which resulted in a reversal of stagnant sales and increased annual profit of 250%.Formulated annual sales and marketing plans, including competitive analysis, sales goals, and means of achieving… Show more Supervised a staff of management and customer service employees while creating a cohesive team environment, which resulted in minimal turnover.Responsible for monthly operations plans, including; budget cost control, and customer relations which resulted in achieving corporate P&L goals, which resulted in a reversal of stagnant sales and increased annual profit of 250%.Formulated annual sales and marketing plans, including competitive analysis, sales goals, and means of achieving revenue objectives, which resulted in a 9.8% increase in sales.District Training Store manager responsible for developing new Assistant Manager Trainees in store operations, policies and procedures. Served as liaison subsequent to the acquisition of Conlux Coatings; ensuring smooth transition to corporate operating policies and procedures.Conduct daily outside sales calls within a designated assigned territory to increase sales by building relationships with new and existing accounts and prospects.Provide product knowledge to the customer through product literature and samples allowing the customer to see firsthand the quality of a product by using it in the field. Show less