Christopher Mclellan Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Drive sales revenue by expanding new and existing shelf shares. Development, implementation, and execution of account promotional concepts.Foster and enhance relationships on B2B and pro side of business.Direct field communication and target accounts.Product knowledge, training, and attending trade shows.Data information management and reporting.Forecast accuracy/SI&OP

N Illinois, Wisconsin, Eastern Iowa, Upper Peninusla Mi

Manage day-to-day sales activities and account responsibilities to increase distribution, shelf space, and promotional activities.Develop and execute strategic plans by effectively utilizing marketing programs, leveraging field resources, product training, event marketing, and outside sales calls.Regularly call on dealers and prospects in territory.Provide support to dealers on product knowledge, end user work, event marketing, and merchandising.Establish relationships with dealers, regional and national wholesalers, and key end users.Mange T&E and promotional budgets.Work national 2-step wholesale shows.Achievements: FY 23 grew direct sales 58% while earning Midwest Manager of the Year FY 23.FY 24 YTD (2 Qtrs)drove incremental sales +33% through October.

Greater Chicago Area

Achievements: Awarded THD RFM Of the Year DAP FY 2019

Illinois + Southern Wisconsin

Territory consists of approximately 120 + retailers who are franchise owners. Develop working relationships with key decision makers and on-site management to increase sales. Lead product training courses for on-site personnel. In charge of promoting new product lines to key decision makers for stocking in their respective locations. Territory volume is between $4-$5 million in paint sales. Meet with key decision makers throughout the year to put together a plan for increasing volume in paint and stain sales. Work with colleagues to help open new stores with special focus on training and product knowledge.Achievements: Gained 54% distribution of a new Cabot Stain product in my territory from January 2016 to April 2016. Finished in top 10 rankings for Cabot Gold Distribution within my division. Led nation in Sample Pint Displays since roll out with a 64% distribution rate.

Ann Arbor Consumer Division

Acquire new business contacts and respond to customer concerns to increase store sales. Develop working relationships with on-site management. Monitor and help maintain product inventory. Lead product training courses for on-site personnel. As Training Captain, I also lead product training for my co-workers within our region. Achievements:Finished in top 20% of region 2013 and 2014 fiscal year for sales growth. Territory volume was approximately $4.5 million in sales. Won Race to The Finish 2014 Q4 contest for Region for pro sales and overall premium sales in territory increase. Helped a new product successfully launch in my territory by having one of my stores place in the top 10 of Lowe's stores for sales in its first year.

Se Michigan

Worked with on-site personnel to help train on product knowledge of specific Dell Brand computers and tablets. Dell sales for specific retail location increased by 10% when representative was in store. Created brand awareness with consumers and retail staff to increase brands computer and tablet sales. Averaged 1.5 units per hour when working weekends during back to school and holiday season.

Southfield, Michigan

-Researched and evaluated the performance of clients' marketing strategies.-Determined client needs for various advertising products.-Executed contracts and provided sample visuals.-Acquired new business advertisers and retained existing clients.-Consistently in the top 10% of new business category.

Sterling Heights, Mi

Provide sales quotes in a timely matter while putting together the right program for the consumer based on their needs. Work with new and existing clients on improving their landscape and lawn with our different programs we offered. Led door to door sales team of 10 representatives out of Metro Detroit Office. Sold over 1000 leads from door to door team in 2011 when I was door to door supervisor.

Diploma, Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Studied Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance.Graduated with a Certificate of Completion.

Hs Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Graduated with Honors.