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Barrington, Il, Us

United States

Capable Controls Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of electronic controls. We provide electronic solutions for the residential and commercial appliances as well as the power tool applications. Our products range from simple discrete electronic designs to more complex microprocessor based controls. Engineering and Corporate offices are located in the Chicago area with manufacturing facilities located in El Paso, Texas. Capable Controls actively participates with customers from product concept through manufacturing to improve performance and reduce product cost, keeping you competitive in today's marketplace. Capable Controls has been in business for over 20 years and are focus is just the main core products that we offer.

Sales Executive for an international testing laboratory and certification organization; Responsible for sales and testing services such as electrical safety, electromagnetic capabilities, and environmental compatibility: Determined proper approval standards, including a country's specific requirements for applicable products; Generated quotations and pricing based on the above criteria; Identified new verticals and implemented marketing strategies.Transitioned new territory in the Midwest region by developing new business and maintaining existing strategic accounts thereby increasing sales by 10%.Interfaced directly with engineering and upper management to ensure completion of testing.Achieved 97% of annual sales quota set for 2008 with sales of $800,000.Worked independently and efficiently from a home office.Effectively built account rapport and cultivated key business opportunities throughout the territory.

Manufacturer of Custom Electronic Controls / Air-Gas Pressure SwitchesDirector of Sales & MarketingExclusively managed the controls division, which manufactures air and gas pressure safety switches and custom electronic controls for the food service, HVAC, Medical industries and other industrial verticals; Interfaced directly with engineering, quality control, purchasing & manufacturing departments to ensure quality, pricing structure and completion of products; Provided product and technical support via training, seminars and phone support. Directed weekly PEP meetings with production, manufacturing, engineering, quality control and purchasing to review and update project status, tasks and open issues; and maintained all data on the corporate SharePoint site.Created original marketing pieces for advertising, promotions and new products; Traveled to all key OEMs and representatives on an annual basis; Supported and supervised buying conferences; Obtained agency approvals for external and internal products; Participated on strategic teams; Managed all trade show tasks.Responsible for the promotion of products and management of 300 customers. Managed and evaluated 20 independent representatives and 30 distributors.Established new representatives and distributors in territories with deficiencies.Developed new sales networks within Asia and Europe.Launched new product line that increased earnings by 30% in Asia and Europe.Created and maintained all technical manuals and marketing brochures.Worked as an internal ISO auditor and assisted in writing work instructions.Reported directly to the President of company.Consistently and significantly increased sales revenues from $1.5 to $6 million within 5 years, including 23% and 17% increases in last 2 years.

Manufacturer of electric heating elements and time and temperature controls.

Manufacturer of office equipment solutions

Associates Degree, Electronics

Executive Education

Activities and Societies: Courses: National Account Management, Tactical Marketing and Implementation, Strategic Market-Based Planning

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