Dave Johnson Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

Northern California Representative for Coastal Specified Products representing SOPREMA Waterproofing and Roofing. Coastal has met the challenge of growing the market for the manufacturers we work with through our specification selling process. We provide a consultative selling approach that has provided us with time-honored relationships with architects, consultants, contractors, and building owners throughout the years.SOPREMA, Inc. was founded in 1908 in Strasbourg, France. Today… Show more Northern California Representative for Coastal Specified Products representing SOPREMA Waterproofing and Roofing. Coastal has met the challenge of growing the market for the manufacturers we work with through our specification selling process. We provide a consultative selling approach that has provided us with time-honored relationships with architects, consultants, contractors, and building owners throughout the years.SOPREMA, Inc. was founded in 1908 in Strasbourg, France. Today, SOPREMA is the world's largest manufacturer of SBS (styrene butadiene styrene) Modified Bitumen roofing. This family owned company operates twenty-five major manufacturing production lines throughout the world that produce millions of feet of waterproofing membrane and insulation each year.SOPREMA is uniquely qualified in SBS (styrene butadiene styrene) engineered asphaltic membrane technology based on our extraordinary track record of innovation. Our extensive experience in chemical engineering, manufacturing, system design and installation technology have kept us on the cutting edge of roofing and waterproofing technology.SOPREMA has consistently devoted a significant percentage of annual expenditures to Research & Development in chemical engineering. Elastomeric asphalt provides remarkable natural waterproofing qualities with superior cyclic fatigue resistance. Our team of chemists and engineers has pioneered the key components essential to our proprietary SBS blending technology. This blending technology, in addition to our membrane’s tremendous resistance to heat aging and cyclic fatigue, make SOPREMA waterproofing products the world’s best. Show less

San Francisco

Establish and develop new division for the sales of natural thin stone veneer and pavers. Establish new contacts and relationships for new product line. Estimate jobs, generate quotes and manage projects.* Developed product line from both domestic and international suppliers for new division.* Produced marketing materials and collaborated in new web site design for product launch.* Implemented company’s marketing efforts with local AIA chapters along with local landscape… Show more Establish and develop new division for the sales of natural thin stone veneer and pavers. Establish new contacts and relationships for new product line. Estimate jobs, generate quotes and manage projects.* Developed product line from both domestic and international suppliers for new division.* Produced marketing materials and collaborated in new web site design for product launch.* Implemented company’s marketing efforts with local AIA chapters along with local landscape contractor organizations, developing new opportunities for sales and supply.* Established the company’s first American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Programs well as providing Marble Institute of America (MIA) Continuing Education Programs to generate sales, contacts and strengthen involvement in the local design community. Show less

Global supplier of building and landscape stone to architects, mason and generalcontractors, distributor dealerships, and individual consumers.; Drive sales growth of natural, manufactured, and dimensional stone products and buildingsolutions nationally (with Midwest focus). Estimate jobs, generate quotes / bids,negotiate contracts, and manage projects (collaborating with architects and overseeingfabrication, shipping, and billing). Balance management of existing accounts with… Show more Global supplier of building and landscape stone to architects, mason and generalcontractors, distributor dealerships, and individual consumers.; Drive sales growth of natural, manufactured, and dimensional stone products and buildingsolutions nationally (with Midwest focus). Estimate jobs, generate quotes / bids,negotiate contracts, and manage projects (collaborating with architects and overseeingfabrication, shipping, and billing). Balance management of existing accounts with newbusiness development. Participate in national tradeshows. Support showroom sales. Sustainnearly 100% client retention rate.* Cumulatively grew annual sales 800%+, achieving a run of more than 20 year-after-yearincreases. Consistently landed within top 20% of local sales force each year, severaltimes achieving highest sales volume.* Sold / managed the largest dimensional-cut stone project in company's history,generating revenue in excess of $1M.* Developed 6 dealer distributor accounts in California, Wisconsin, and Michigan, openingnew San Diego and Madison markets and producing multi-million dollar sales volume yearly.* Manage accounts for 5 of the top 100 mason contractors in the U.S.; used solutions-selling strategies to penetrate these accounts, which increased sales to represent almost20% of annual revenue generated.* Directed high-profile projects that included work on buildings for major leaguebaseball park, Fortune 500 insurance company, international software corporation,university systems, and residences valued up to $50M.* Substantially strengthened lead pipeline, generating new accounts and sales byestablishing the company's first American Institute of Architects (AIA) ContinuingEducation Program, which cost-effectively met the clients' needs for professionaldevelopment credits while simultaneously providing a venue to market our products andservices. Show less

Developed / drafted building designs, created change orders, and assisted in the biddingand awarding of contracts.