Dan Lipps Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Key Accomplishment: Successfully grew key account 103% in 7 years including expanding and growing the Central Pet brands.• Grew overall purchases from $2.6 million to $5.3 million at key account.• In 6 years, expanded and promoted Central Pet brands resulting purchases growth from $325K to $1.25 million dollars at a key account• Collaborated with a key account to successfully launch a private label brand in 2020.• Tripled the size of 2 Central brands footprints in key account stores.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Sales Representative (March 2009 – November 2011)Key Accomplishment: Opened up 20 new accounts and increased sales of existing pet, garden and feed stores. • Establish relationships with owners and buyers of pet, feed, and garden stores to facilitate sales opportunities.• Determine a successful product mix from the over 70,000 products offered.• Control sales margins to ensure maximum profitability while remaining competitive.• Create promotions to increase sales.• Solve complaints and overcome objections from customers. Inside Sales Manager (February 2008 – March 2009)Key Accomplishment: Successful transition of Customer Service department to an Inside Sales Department.• Motivate and manage inside sales team to meet sales goals.• Work with manufacturers to create timely promotions based on market trends to help drive sales.• Implemented new return policies to reduce credits and returns.• Manage the set up of all new accounts. • Resolve all customer complaints and issues