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Baton Rouge, La, Us

Baton Rouge, La, Us

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

-Responsible for direct selling of valves, valve automation and flow control products to end users in the downstream market.-Grew sales territory by understanding customers process and their problems, using analytical skills and industry knowledge to recommend solutions and executing the sale of the products we represent.-Increased gross sales in territory by 30%+ every year. -Proved business development skills by growing territory >1900%, developing new customers every year, penetrating current customers with new products every year and breaking into difficult accounts.-Pioneered multiple specialized products by getting the first installations in major end users. -Brought new products to company by analyzing market and customer specific needs, identifying and evaluating global suppliers, looking for synergy with existing products and negotiating contract with supplier. -Responsible for setting price within territory by analyzing market, knowing competitors position and aggressively pricing to maintain base gross margin and win sales. -Maintain in-depth understanding multiple technical valve and automation products-Work closely with multi-national supplier network, experienced working with European companies. Maintain strong relationships to ensure technical understanding of their products, communicate the needs of our market, receive accurate and prompt quotations and meet the customers delivery expectations.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Responsible for developing a sales territory in South East Louisiana through identifying key accounts, generating leads through cold calling and networking, developing customer relationships, and direct selling of all lines carried by the company.Successfully growing sales territory, developing new accounts and growing existing ones, by leveraging my listening and problem solving skills to bring a value-add to the customer.Handled the direct selling of multiple product lines that include valves, valve automation products, and oilfield flowline equipment to industrial and oilfield customers.Trained in all aspects of the company operations and sales process:-Shipping/Receiving -Inventory management -Order quotation and processing-Manufacturing, supply chain and material inspection. Thraco manufacturers and supplies 14"-24" butterfly valves for FMC.-Valve assembly, repair, testing and actuation

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications/Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi Fraternity

Vienna, Austria, Leadership Excellence

Ten month management course in Vienna, Austria and online. Participated with an international team from Klinger to learn to lead teams.