Christopher Gallagher Email & Phone Number

La Grange, IL, US

I managed all areas of key retail accounts in multi-million-dollar territory spanning Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa.· Expanded builder sales level by 100% from 2022 to 2023 directing projects through trade partners in the single family and multifamily segments.· Responsible for strategic planning, forecasting, setting and managing KPI’s, new.

Propelling sales growth across Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, I managed a multi-million-dollar business development operation, achieving 67% total growth for retail and builder channels.· Managed sales budgets and product education for 10 brands in the Middleby portfolio.· Responsible for maintaining trade relations with the local NKBA.

Created GTM strategies and managed a multi-million-dollar sales budget across a dynamic four state area, I consistently maximized profits through effective relationship building and account management.· Created GTM programs based on strategic forecasting and dealer incentive programs.· Positioned company in new sales channels via kitchen designers, outdoor.

I propelled revenue for eight-state territory by managing the Midwest Regional Sales office and showroom with a sales staff of seven and a showroom/ administrative team of three.· Recruited, hired, and trained all new account managers to maximize team-wide performance.· Chosen to represent North America in New Zealand based product launch development team..

I led sales operations for Chicago, Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan.· Expanded dealer network with a 30% growth average year over year.· Focused on dealer training and product knowledge to increase confidence in selling high end appliances resulting in exceeded budgeted quotas year after year.· Successfully seeded new refrigeration platform with.