Business Manager
* Proven and passionate sales skills with a creative track record to grow revenue and bring profits.* 22+ years experience with electric and hydronic radiant floor heating systems with sales, technical service and marketing.* Responsible for purchase order management and inventory control.* Developing and managing multiple sales distribution channels. * Creating sales rep agreements/contracts.* Influenced the importing, shipping and U.S. customs clearance. * Uderwriter Laboratories (U.L.) certification process experience.* Wrote technical installation/specification manuals on new products.* Developed Request for Proposal (RFP) for new water heater leasing program.* Managed wholesale distribution sales and technical support.* Negotiated and won international contract and launched new product to North American market. * Developed and fostored North American sales rep network.* Effectively managing external accounts with manufacturer, distributors and sales reps.* Excellent technical sales support for both hydronic and electric radiant heating systems.* High aptitude skill set with electricity.* Professional sales and high impact technical training presentations to electrical, HVAC contractors and wholesale distributors sales and technical teams.* Local, regional, national and international trade show experience.* Demand Side Management (DSM) experience with proven record of growing kWH energy sales. * Trained and mentored a young group of sales peronnel in the sales growth of DSM programs.* Managed multiple sub-contractors in appliance repair and tree trimming services.* Excellent customer service and follow up skills.* Budgeting and implementing cost control measures to maximize profit.* Strategic planning.* Creative thinker.* Blog writer to help educate prospects into future buying decisions.* Disciplined in time management.
