Derek Williams Email & Phone Number

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Brandon,Sd

Maintain detailed production plans to communicate with internal and external departments for three manufacturing facilities. Develop balanced production schedules for utilization of manpower and resources.Responsible for purchasing and managing del ivery of 200+ chassis each year. Manage graphics department responsible for design, production and installation of all fire graphics. Schedule all final inspections with dealers and fire departments. Responsible for day to day plant operations when Director of Operations is absent. Coordinate shipment of all completed units from manufacturing facility to dealerships.

Brandon, Sd

Managed inside sales staff of four supporting a nationwide dealer network. Developed sales training programs utilized for both sales presentations and dealer training. Developed pricing strategies used for municipal and private sector. Developed database system to track bids, orders, component serial numbers, chassis information and quality issues. Coordinated trade show planning and participation, managing setup, tear down and equipment transportation.

Madison, Sd

Established welding job shop to aid local manufacturers with overflow welding projects. Responsible for managing the day to day operations with 7 employees. Developed customer base throughout eastern South Dakota

Madison, Sd

Responsible for managing the sales support functions for Rosco Manufacturing following B.R. Lee Industries’ purchase of Rosco in June 2001. The combined company is a $70 million road building and maintenance equipment manufacturer. Managed inside sales staff of three, along with parts, service and warranty department of six people supporting a dealer network of 70 dealers with 125 branch offices nationwide. Led sales support efforts to enhance communication and support by providing accurate and timely product pricing and manufacturing and delivery information to dealer network and 16 LeeBoy field sales representatives. Coordinated sales and production on a daily basis to ensure that the production flow for six product lines consisting of 19 different models matched dealer sales and delivery needs. Member of transition team coordinating relocation of entire manufacturing facility from Madison, SD to Denver, NC

Madison, Sd

Responsible for managing inside sales and sales support functions for a $24 million road maintenance and construction equipment manufacturer.

Madison, Sd

Responsible for managing and developing a sales territory consisting of 12 dealers in 10 states throughout the central United States and two Canadian Provinces. Restructured and revised dealer organization within the territory to produce a highly efficient organization which resulted in a 128% increase in volume over a three-year period and became the top producing territory in the company

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Data Processing

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